My experiences in eating lollipops have all been quite similar. The usual sweetness mixed in with the fruity flavor of lollipops runs down my tongue into my stomach. The same taste and enjoyment start from beginning till you finish the lollipop. I’ve enjoyed lollipops ever since I was a kid.
However, this pre-established image of lollipops was shattered today as I had my first Dulces Vero Mango lollipop.
As my tongue came in contact with the surface of the Mango lollipop, a sharp sour taste hit me by surprise. Following right after, I tasted the salty small bits that became separated from the lollipop and stuck on to my tongue. Lastly, a mild spice ran up my nose and made my face twitch.
Wow. I can tell you that it was NOT the usual lollipop taste that I have been accustomed to for however many years.
Within the first licks, I truly questioned its identity as a lollipop. (it tasted more like a TAKIS chip)
I quickly scrutinized the package of the candy and spotted in the very corner “Coated with Chilli”. That solved one mystery of the salty and spicy taste; however, it generated more questions like Why would you coat a lollipop with chilli? Without any clear answers, I was determined to finish the lollipop to write this review.(For readers like you!)
After a long dragged out five minutes, I manage to break through the chilli coating and reach the core of the lollipop. Thus far, I would have never guessed that the lollipop was named “Mango” if it wasn’t for the bright yellow in-your-face texts located in the center of the package.
Slowly the taste changed from extremely sour and salty to spicy to a mix of all three, and very slowly a tinge of sweetness hit my tongue. The sweetness grew and grew as the other three tastes fade away. The mango taste finally showed itself after ten minutes.
Again. Wow.
However, this time it was different. I actually liked it. I was surprised myself that I enjoyed this eccentric lollipop. The previous sour and salty taste created to a greater contrast as I reached to the sweet insides. The once weird taste of the coating supplemented to the mango sweetness and created a new and unprecedented taste. I finished the DulcesVero Mango lollipop in more delight and satisfaction than if i had a regular lollipop.
I was wrong to judge too quickly about the Dulces Vero Mango lollipop; however, it does have an acquired taste and different approach. I would recommend this lollipop to people who enjoys to experience new things and get out of their comfort zones. The end reward from Dulces Vero Mango lollipop will definitely be greater than its price.
(Due to the special taste, I rate Dulces Vero Mango both 2 and 3 STARS varies by individual)
Nonetheless, Try it and Enjoy!
(p.s. the “mango” man icon on the top right corner of the package really freaks me out… he looks just like the people from the movie Egg Heads. Not very appealing for candies I’d say.. or is it?)
Written by Ian
