Review: Nestlé Mint Aero
March 3rd, 2008Aero bars have actually been around since the 30’s. Though as an American, they’re new to me. The name comes from the air bubbles that are pumped into the chocolate right before it solidifies, leaving a honeycomb-like structure.
I’m a huge fan of the packaging. Maybe I’m a little biased because the green and the bubbles remind me of the Candy Bar Lab logo, but the graphics made me want to eat this bar. Also, chocolate paired with mint is a classic flavor combination. Needless to say, I was excited to tear open the green foil and bite in.
Structure
The center is mint-flavored white chocolate tinted green and filled with bubbles of air. This is covered with mint-flavored dark chocolate - molded into a seven-segment bar.
Texture
The air pockets make this bar very light and easy to bite through. It crumbles a bit, which helps the chocolate melt on your tongue. Without the air pockets, this would just be a flavored chocolate bar. The bubbly center elevates it to something special.
Taste
No surprises here - it tastes like an Andes mint. I really like that the mint flavor is found in both the inside and the outside. You can’t miss it. As a side note, Mint Aero smells wonderful as soon as you open the packaging; easily the best smelling confection I’ve reviewed thus far. Then again… anyone surprised that mint smells good?
Verdict
I definitely recommend Mint Aero. It is tasty and refreshing. Most importantly, the texture is unique. The only problem is they’re a little hard to come by. But if you ever see one in the store, don’t miss the opportunity give it a try.
Tags: dark chocolate, mint, white chocolate
March 4th, 2008 at 11:23 am
Intriguing, but NO WAY. Still, if I see one, I’ll pick it up.
March 25th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
[...] I’ve never seen anything like this regularly sold over here in the States. I previously enjoyed Mint Aero, so let’s give this one a [...]
October 5th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
I was intrigued by this bar when I spotted it, got one with good expectations - but was disappointed really… The texture wasn’t very appealing and after I finished I wasn’t satisfied at all…
I wish I just stuck to my usual Lion bar at the time..
November 29th, 2008 at 4:38 am
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January 13th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
In the UK these are fairly common actually, i often see them in my village shop in whittlesford, cambridgeshire on my way to school actually. i think they originally came out as a limited time special but then they were mass produced, the reason that they are hard to come by in big shops or towns is probably because they sell out so damn quickly!!
these chocolate bars are indeed very nice! =]
July 15th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
[...] come from the ever-excellent Candy Bar Lab [...]
December 3rd, 2009 at 10:26 am
Great read, Ill come back
June 30th, 2010 at 1:15 am
This is the best candy in the world. Ive only seen them in England and Canada tho.