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RJ's Original Soft Eating Licorice Bag

RJ’s Original Soft Eating Licorice

The first true licorice review on Selective Elective is that of RJ’s Original Soft Eating Licorice (no, the Askinosie does not count)! Black licorice is a favorite of my family’s, so we had high expectations going in for this licorice. At first impression, it does not disappoint. Once the bag is open, you can smell…

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Koru Apple

Another New Zealand variety of apple, the Koru Apple is a rich red and yellow flushed fruit. According to its website (yes, apples have websites), koru is a Maori word “for the new unfurling fern frond as it unfolds to create a new leaf”. I suppose that explains the little curl insides itsĀ apple logo. Yes!…

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Envy Apple

The Envy apple is a striped orange and red apple hailing from New Zealand. Crunchy and crispy, the flesh has watery juice that feels weak. This loose juice has a flavor that I found hard to pin down. The Envy apple was both grape-y, guava-y, and pineapple-y at the same time. I can not really…

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