After a long time I am getting back to a very popular branch of fitness eating and that is calorie-free flavour drops called Flavour drops. I have reviewed Myprotein's Flavdrops in the past as the first calorie free flavour drops and now it is the turn of the biggest competitor and that is Frankys Bakery.
In the last review we focused more on whether this type of product is even worth investing in or if it will help you in the dieting phase. We don't have to deal with those things now and the review will focus purely on on this particular product and what you're all most interested in, which is the taste.
Content of the review
Composition almost without a single flaw
The composition of Candy Splash is exactly the same for each flavour , the only ingredient that varies is the flavour used. Therefore, I will discuss the composition of the flavour drops in general terms.
The most important ingredient is of course the flavourings. The manufacturer does not indicate on the product whether the flavourings are artificial or artificial.This can be completely different for each flavour anyway. However, in my own experience, I would be more inclined to say that the manufacturer used artificial flavours. From my point of view, this is not a bad thing, but I definitely take it as a small negative.
Lastly, there is the sweetener sucralose used. This is a very common artificial calorie-free sweetener that can be found almost everywhere. There are debates around the world about whether artificial sweeteners are safe for us or whether they pose any risks, but these are, in my opinion, completely misguided debates. All artificial sweeteners have been and are approved as safe for health. Not to mention that in order for them to do you any harm, you would have to consume an incredible amount, but that is the case with basically all foods. So definitely don't be afraid of sucralose and sweeten your food if you feel like it.
| In 100ml | in a 5ml serving | |
| Energy value | 0 kJ | 0 kJ |
| 0 kcal | 0 kcal | |
| Fats | 0 g | 0 g |
| Of which saturated fatty acids | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Of which sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
Dosage problemsAs the third ingredient in the composition is water, that's the end of the list. I consider the composition of Candy Splash to be as pure as possible and if I overlook the artificial ingredients usedThere is nothing to complain about, so compared to Flavdrops from Myprotein it is definitely my favorite in this respect.
The manufacturer indicates a prescribed dosage of 5-10 drops depending on the amount of food prepared. After testing it myself, I found that the flavoring drops are really not very strong for my tasteso if you prefer a richer flavour, you will need to increase the dosage by a lot.
From my own observation, I found that I had to put at least 20 drops in porridge or other porridge to get the right flavour . flavour, which also has a significant impact on the overall price of the product, as it lasts a much shorter time.
On the other hand, less drops are enough for yoghurt or cottage cheese, or if you just sweeten your coffee or tea, the prescribed dosage will also be enough here.
But if I compare the product with Flavdrops from Myprotein (the latter also had a higher sweetness), the prices of both products differ considerably for this reason. With Candy Splash, you can go up to double or triple the price depending on how much you sweeten.
How did each variant fare in the taste test?
We're finally getting to the main point, and that's the taste.
It should be noted that I certainly didn't test every single flavor of Candy Splash, because there are just so many. I've picked a few favorites and a few that sounded interesting to me and tested those in detail.
All of the flavors tested were tried mostlyin white Greek yoghurt, porridge and rice porridge. In general I can now say that for my taste the flavour drops from Frankys Bakery are very bland and in the oat/rice porridge I could hardly taste them (unless I put a really large amount).
On the other hand, in the white yoghurt, which was 300g, to which I added about 10 drops of the product, the Candy Splash were absolutely perfectand I enjoyed every flavour here (this can be highly subjective, of course). My biggest favourite was the white chocolate and watermelon.
For the reason mentioned above, I decided to test Candy Splash only in yogurt or cottage cheese, because unfortunately I couldn't tell anything from the porridges.
Quantity: 30 ml per pack
Price: 119,-
Number of servings: 60 (if you like it stronger - 30 servings)
Milk chocolate (9/10)
It is a good choice for a sweet cocoa drink. There is a pleasant chocolate undertone, but it is not so pronounced, instead it is accompanied by a sweet milky aftertaste. I liked the flavour, and when added to the curd, an identical chocolate flavour is created.
Toffee (8/10)
It was immediately pleasant to smell after opening and I must say thatI think it was a little more pronounced than the other variants when added to the food. Definitely a great choice for Toffee lovers.
Chocolate mousse (7/10)
It was quite disappointing. I honestly don't even know how to describe the experience. There was a slight hint of chocolate, but it was accompanied by a slightly bitter tail. It wasn't bad at times to diversify the palate, however I wouldn't get it again.
Stracciatella ( 9/10)
I was initially not a big believer as I couldn't imagine anything tasting like real stracciatella, but Frankys Bakery proved me wrong. After adding it to my yogurt, it was like I was transported back to my childhood years, enjoying the absolutely identical flavor of yogurt with stracciatella. The only thing missing from perfection was the addition of chocolate shavings, but that's too much to ask of a manufacturer.
Banana (8/10)
This is a traditional flavor that I would compare to the chocolate covered bananas sold in the store. In other words, the banana undertone here feels slightly artificial, but of course, that's exactly how I like banana flavours. That's why I say that for me it is very good and I would buy it again.
Chocolate Glazed Doughnut ( 5/10)
The worst of the three chocolate flavours I've tested from Frankys Bakery. I would liken the taste to a very bitter chemical smelling chocolate, which is why I have only used it a couple of times.
Cinnamon danish swirl (7/10)
I would compare this to a cheaper imitation cinnamon with a vanilla aftertaste. It may be a highly subjective opinion, but this flavour didn't really appeal to me.
Peanut (8/10)
Ranks among the more hilarious ones. The resulting flavour when added to the yoghurt was a natural, nutty one, there was just a slight chemical tail. I'd even say it tasted a lot better than the competition from Myprotein.
Almond (8/10)
Definitely doesn't smell of almonds. I don't know why it's called that, but the taste is very similar to marzipan. In the end I liked this variant, I'm just confused about the name.
Vanilla (9/10)
It's such a classic that you can't go too wrong. The result is of course great, there is a nice vanilla smell, a nice vanilla taste and here even that chemical tail is eliminated. For me this is one of the most successful flavours.
White Chocolate (10/10)
It is finally a favourite to which I give full marks. I liked the taste of white chocolate so much that I actually added it to my Greek yogurt every day and the end product was delicious. Amazing sweet taste, no chemistry was felt, no bitter tail, in short one of the best options.
Mango (8/10)
Immediately upon opening it smells extremely strong and after taking a sniff I thought this couldn't possibly taste good, but I was wrong. I found the non-traditional fruity variant very palatable and made ice cream out of it from time to time and enjoyed it immensely. However, I don't recommend sniffing the bottle as it may put you off.
Watermelon ( 9/10)
This is another flavour that has become a favourite of mine. I know not many people like this flavor in supplements because it is very specific and itsbut if you are a lover like me, you will love this variant.
Caramel ( 7/10)
It was very bland in my opinion and I had to add a huge amount to even smell it. In the final analysis, it tastes good if you put enough and I didn't even notice any chemical tail. My tip is to add a little salt and drops of Toffee to this version and you get a very similar taste to salted caramel.
Raspberry tart (7/10)
I wasn't impressed with this one at all. It's very chemical for my taste and I don't even know what I would compare the taste to, however there was at least a small hint of raspberry. But I definitely won't be getting it again.
Frankys Bakery or Myprotein?
When it comes to ingredients, Frankys Bakery's Candy Splash is the clear winner here. They have a much cleaner formula which I really like.
On the other hand, the Flavdrops from Myprotein had a few extra unnecessary ingredients that I didn't like at all, so Candy Splash is the winner here .
In terms of price, Flavdrops is without a doubt the cheaper option. Not only is their product sold in 50ml packs, but they also have much moresweetness, where sometimes less than the manufacturer's prescription was enough for me.
With Frankys Bakery, the packet is 30 ml, while the sweetness is less, so you have to put many more drops. Therefore, Myprotein is the clear winner in this respect .
And in terms of taste? Surely you know very well that taste is very subjective, so you will have to answer for yourself here. I personally know I had my favorites with both Flavdrops and Candy Splash, but if you're interested in downright my own opinion, my subjective taste, I have to say my winner is Frankys Bakery. I enjoyed this brand a little bit more.
Final rating
So is it worth investing in calorie free Candy Splash drops? It depends on many factors, if you can't do without the sweet stuff then yes. On the other hand, if you can function without such gadgets, I recommend not investing in them. You'll be disappointed.
For me, these are great diet gadgets that make it so you don't have to cut out sweets even on the strictest of diets. Just add a few drops to your favorite food and that's it, you can enjoy. That's why I think if you have a few bucks to spare, it would be a shame to miss out on such an opportunity.
After a long time, I'm beginning to understand why this type of food is so popular. I myself have started to reap the benefits of these products and look forward to my favourite yoghurt with fruit every day because of it.
And that's all for today's review. Do you have any other ideas on which type of flavoring drops I should look at next? Feel free to write in the comments.