Bassetts Refreshers Review
Watch this item
From 3 ratings and 47 reviews
43% of users recommend this product
refresher lover's Review of Bassetts Refreshers
15th Sep 2008
Overall Rating
- Value for money

I find the new ones disappointing and they smell like grapefruits to me. I noticed that they have done away with the yellow. The texture that you are left with in your mouth are somewhat crystallised which I find unpleasant and difficult to adapt to bring back the smooth original soft powder chalky texture.
General Comments
Hi everyone sorry to correct some of you but you may be delighted to be reminded that they are actually called barratt and not bassetts. The originals are excellent I have stocked up just in case I do not see them again. I just cannot get enough I prefer them over choccies any day of the week especially the yellow and green as they are soft and then the pink for subtle contrast in flavour. The smell as you open the packet is devine and they pastel colours melt your heart and bring you back to your childhood. mmmm! yummy.
I really hope that the new version of refreshers are not here to stay maybe if we speak up enough barratt's may reconsider. If this change is due to an improvement to health I'm sure that my addictive listeners and me will compromise by eating refreshers in moderation (not) just to see them back on the shelf. by the way i am well into my 30's and still love them. barratt refreshers are normally found in martins news agents - the blue and white chain stores often called something different in some parts of the uk like mcolls, you will not find them in shops where you would expect to see them such as in spars or co-op's trust me i have done my homework but be quick otherwise you will get the new version. alternatively by online at barratts.
Remember - all reviews on Review Centre express the reviewer's opinion, not necessarily ours.
If you disagree with a review then please let us know by writing a review of your own or adding a comment.
refresher lover's review has yet to be rated - Be the first!
Members' Comments onrefresher lover's Review
refresherlover2 on 3rd Dec 2008
Web Links
-
Confectionery News - News on confectionery
Confectionery giant Cadbury is playing up its sustainability initiatives in its seasonal packaging to appeal to consumer demand for a 'green' Christmas.
www. confectionerynews .com -
welcome to fine confectionery
the finest confectionery, chocolate and biscuits from across the world ... For chocolates, biscuits and high quality sugar confectionery, our name says it all...
www. fineconfectionery .co.uk -
Confectionery - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Confectionery is the set of food items that are rich in sugar, any one or type of which is called a confection. Modern usage may include substances rich in artificial sweeteners as well. The word candy (U.S.A.) or sweets (U.K.) is also used for the extensive variety of candies...
en.wikipedia.org -
HERSHEY'S Chocolate: Home
HERSHEYS.COM has everything chocolate! Check out HERSHEY'S products, view delicious recipes, learn about current promotions along with much more. ... © The Hershey Company ? Privacy Policy; KIDS:
www.hersheys.com -
Mars.com - Home
Chocolate, confectionery and beverage conglomerate. Company information, operations, careers, products and trademarks. ... The Mars Ambassador Program - stepping up, ... Visit our local sites?
www.mars.com -
Cadbury: Cadbury Chocolate
Cadbury - More information on Cadbury chocolate, the history of Cadbury, how chocolate is made, the history of chocolate and more. ... skip to main content ... VISIT CADBURY WORLD
www.cadbury.co.uk -
CMA - Welcome to Candynet
Confectionery Manufacturers of Australasia ; ... Confectionery training directory ... Careers in Confectionery
www.candy.net.au -
Confectionery House
The Confectionery House offers quality supplies for the serious baker, cake decorator and candy maker. ... Help Privacy statement Terms & Conditions New Product Updates, Recipes and More!
www. confectioneryhouse .com -
Confectionery industry research, chocolate, sugar confectionery and
Euromonitor International?s confectionery research provides comprehensive analysis of international chocolate, sugar confectionery and gum markets...
www.euromonitor.com -
The Caledonian Confectionery Company
The Caledonian Confectionery Company supplies speciality confectionery throughout Scotland, the UK and selected countries worldwide. ... Designed by WebCom Systems
www. caledonianconfectionery .com




I utterly agree that the new refreshers are a pale imitation of the sweet I have eaten far too many of in my life. Bring back the old refreshers!!