If you’re an Oreo purist – no need to read any further. But if you don’t mind walking on the wild side when it comes to your creme-filled cookies, you can test your taste buds with Nabisco’s new Mystery Oreo.
The newest Oreo looks like a typical Oreo but doesn't taste like one. Whether that’s a good or bad thing depends on, well … individual taste.
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Of course, it’s a marketing ploy and there’s a contest attached. Between now and Nov. 30, people can go to this dedicated website and submit a guess as to what the flavor is. There’s a chance to win a $50,000 grand prize.
Oreo has released many limited edition cookies in recent years, including candy corn, apple pie, jelly donut, waffles & syrup, and pumpkin spice flavors.
Note from the author: I’ve tasted the cookie. I found the flavor palatable while I was eating it, but there is a definite unpleasant aftertaste. I also have a guess as to what the flavor is. If you don’t mind the spoiler alert, scroll down for my guess.
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The Mystery Oreos have an artificial fruity taste that is very similar to the cereal Fruity Pebbles. However, Oreo released a limited edition Fruity Crisp flavor just last year – so would they repeat that flavor so soon? For now, that’s a mystery.
