Okay, so you all know I live in Spearfish and the nearest Target is in Rapid City (tiny sad noise) but, this is probably a good thing or I would spend WAY TOO MUCH money every month. I happened to be cruising the aisles and came across some very interesting - new to me - Gluten Free products and spur of the moment thought "So how many new GF items are here?!" Review :
Annie's Gluten Free Microwave Mac and Cheese Cups:
* Gluten Free Pasta and Real Cheese NOT GMOs and fake cheez powder like traditional Mac'n Cheez
* Looks just like all the other brands so we can blend in with the other kids at school
* Really is pretty quick to make 2 minutes 15 seconds plus cooling time
* 100% recycled packaging with a super cute bunny finger puppet, riddles and games printed inside.
Unfortunately:
*The rice noodles nuke up way too "smooshy" and trust me I followed direction to the letter
*Flavor is way too bland (even after adding sea salt texture & taste were just too off putting for my son)
*They do warn you but, the cup itself get way too hot to handle even after the cooling time
*Speaking of the cup it has a 6 on the bottom. FYI Plastic #6 – PS (Polystyrene)
Polystyrene is Styrofoam, which is notorious for being difficult to recycle, and thus, bad for the environment. This kind of plastic also poses a health risk, leaching potentially toxic chemicals,
especially when heated. Most recycling programs won’t accept it. Plastic #6 is found in compact disc cases, egg cartons, meat trays, and disposable plates and cups. It is recycled into egg cartons, vents, foam packing, and insulation. I would never have expected Annie's to use this.
*The 2 cups run $3.00 on SALE so this is pricey option for lunch or a dinner side dish.
To sum up, Annie keep trying you are (almost) there. For now we will Skip this item.
