Food Processing - May 2008 - (Page 19)

FOOD BIZ KIDS ‘But they smell like cardboard.’ Organic cones a sweet treat Allison Wint, 8th grade: These organic sugar cones are very different. It tastes not so much sugary, but like a regular cone and just a little healthier. I like it. It is hard and crunchy, and there is no smell to it. The packaging is very appealing; it would catch my eye, and it is not hard to open. I think the cones are too hard for kids aged 1 to 5, but over 5 years, these would be just fine. Everett Wood, 8th grade: The taste of the sugar cones is OK. It could have been more sugary, because the cone itself is very bland. The cone is crunchy and the patterns on it make it rough. I think the smell is something like wet cardboard. If they put a little scent in them, it would be better. The packaging itself is easy to open, but when it comes to separating the individual cones, it is very difficult. Frank Stelter-Hogh, 8th grade: It smells like cardboard before and after the ice cream is in the cone. It is a rough surface that is crunchy and hard. The box is fairly easy to open and it is very colorful. I would say younger kids shouldn’t have these because they are very sugary. The cones take a little bit [of effort] to take apart. Emma Haynes, 8th grade: The cone isn’t really that great, but it isn’t horrible either. It kind of tastes like how I would imagine cardboard tastes – pretty bland really. It crumbles very easily, so that is pretty annoying. But the packaging is great. It has nice colors and makes me think of pop art. If they make any changes, I hope they keep the same type of box. Quincy Clegg, 8th grade: The organic sugar cones taste grainy as you chew. Also, it tastes like nothing specific. The cones are rough and have indents on them. They smell like cardboard. The packaging is easy to open, but the cones are hard to separate from each other. I think people of all ages would be drawn to this product. A person of any age would definitely enjoy these cones. www.foodprocessing.com Let’s Do Organic, Organic Sugar Cones Edward & Sons Trading Co., Carpinteria, Calif. Ellie Kirk, 8th grade: The sugar cone tastes like waffles, and I really like it. It is hard and crunchy, but in a good way. It smells kind of like cardboard, but tastes a lot better. It is easy to open the package, but hard to break apart the cones. I think children and teenagers would like this product. Lindsay Toland, 8th grade: Taste is the most important part of food, so of course it should taste good. This food has an exceptionally good taste. Its creamy mixture of sprinkles and original-tasting organic cone gives it an excellent taste. As I eat, the texture of the smooth, creamy taste fills my mouth. The only scent that can be smelled is the sugary mix of vanilla and chocolate. Its package is quite colorful [but also] a bit plain. These can be consumed by children and teens alike. Jamal Banton, 8th grade: The cones are crunchy and also have a very nice smell. The package is easy to open but hard to take apart. I would mostly recommend it for adults, because most adults don’t like sugar. They are soft. I hope you enjoy the cones if you buy them. There are more kids on the web both in this FoodBizKids installment and in previous ones. See www.FoodProcessing. com. And if you have a new product you want to test on our seventh- and eighth-grade panelists, contact Diane Toops at dtoops@putman.net, or 630-467-1300 ext. 321. may 2008 food processing • 19 http://www.foodprocessing.com http://www.foodprocessing.com

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Food Processing - May 2008

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