About a month ago, I wanted to make this "Creamsicle Mousse" dessert, that consists of orange jello mix, whipped cream, and white chocolate pudding. I had never at the orange jellomix,because of course it's gelatin, and I didn't know what it's source was. As a child, I ate the jello snacks, because  they don't have gelatin. I decided to call since I really wanted to make the dessert. The company informed me that the gelatin source could be PIG or COW. She said that its really impossible to tell because the formula for their jello mix is frequently changing. She advised that it was best to just not eat it, because she wasn't sure. But for now this is just the JELL-O Brand. I was aware that there was another brandof jello(ROYAL), and I was pretty sure that the was Kosher, and IT WAS!...so even though I can't use JELL-O, I can use ROYAL.They don't have as many flavors..but its still good.

Summation:

• JELL-O: Haram/Not Kosher/ Not Vegetarian- Vegan Friendly
• ROYAL: Halal/Kosher

JELL-O: http://www.kraftfoods.com/jello/products/gelatin/desserts/

1-800-431-1001

ROYAL: http://www.jelsert.com/products_royal.asp

(800) 323-2592

 As a child, I was told that the frosted poptarts contained gelatin( possibly from pigs) and therefore I was forbidden to eat them. However, i was allowed to enjoy the frost-less poptarts (brown sugar, strawberry, blueberry) As I got older, those frosted poptarts grew increasingly appetizing and I wanted further information about the ingredients. I called the number on the back of the box, and was told that the gelatin comes from a (cow)beef source, Depending on your personal beliefs, this should be permissable. Some do not want the gelatin unless it comes from a fish source, but I, personally, have no problem with it. For now, poptarts, seem to be halal, but I recommend that anyone who wants to eat them should personally call to ensure accuracy.

  Kelloggs: 1-800-962-1413

P.O Box CAMB, Battle Creek,MI 49016-1986

 I was walking down the ice cream isle with my mother,and I suddenly remembered when I had tried the ULTIMATE ice cream at my cousin's house. It was made by Blue Bunny and it was like under Disney Flavors..and it was flavored like birthday cake. And..it was sooooo good.After that I tried to find the flavor, and I never could.Then as I approached the section for Edy's Frozen Yogurt..I SAW IT! It was the PERFECT thing...Take the Cake Ice Cream..the same thing i had been reminiscing about a few moments earlier. I mean it wasn't the exact product..but a similar concept. I then saw that it was light ice cream, and not frozen yogurt. I vowed to never go back to ice cream..even light...because yogurt was soo good..but I HAD to try it....the ice cream was calling me...Aizya...Aizya...Aizya.

I couldn't even wait until it hardened in the freezer..I snuck a spoonful before putting up the rest of the groceries..and all time stopped..it was OUT OF THIS WORLD>..maybe a bit of exaggeration here..but I assure you it was good! The ice cream is yellow cake flavored,and there are ribbons of blue frosting and muticolored sprinkles throughout.The ice cream alone is magnificent..its creamy consistency and genuine yellow cake flavor won me over. The frosting is a bit sweet (like real birthday cake frosting)..but tastes perfect with the ice cream. I noticed that it somewhat has a cotton candy/bubblegum aftertaste. The sprinkles just add the finishing touch..they are crunchy and add a nice punch of color.

I was very pleased with this product.

Edy's Slow Churned "Take the Cake"

INGREDIENTS:

skim milk, sugar, cream, corn syrup, frosting swirl (corn syrup, water, sugar, modified corn starch, titanium dioxide for color, salt, citric acid, artificial flavor, Blue #1, caramel color), multicolored sprinkles (sugar, partially hydrogenated coconut oil, coconut oil, buttermilk powder, natural flavor, soy lecithin, titanium dioxide for color, Red #3, Yellow #5, Blue #1, Red #40), whey protein, tapioca maltodextrin, egg yolks, cellulose gum, mono and diglycerides, guar gum, natural and artificial flavors, carrageenan, polysorbate 80, dextrose, vitamin A palmitate, annatto color, spices, turmeric color

NUTRITIONAL VALUE:                                           

• Amount per 1/2 cp                                .
• CALORIES- 120                                                  
• FAT CALORIES-35

What Edy's Says:

Yellow cake flavored light ice cream with frosting swirl and multicolored sprinkles.

   I never in a MILLION centuries would have thought I would even think about eating this. I mean ever since I can remember I ate good home cookin...and processed products like KRAFT mac and cheese ware taboo in my household. It just seemed crazy to me to even sample something that came off as being incomparable with my mother's Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese.

However, one day while shopping in Publix after school with my sister. Hunger pains began to overpower me and I searched for anything that could be cooked within minutes to quiet my stomach's groans. I saw the Easy Mac..and it was quick and cheap..and because there was a small part of me that wanted to know how it tasted..I purchased it.

I had low expectations for this product, but I was pleasantly suprised! There still lingered an artificial cheese flavor that I was not accustomed to (except for in school lunches)..but overall it wasn't that bad. It was very filling too. I figured that my acceptance of this cheap snack was my hunger's severity , so later on I purchased a few more.

I came to the conclusion that being raised on good home cookin' does not leave much room for processed preservative filled food. I soon became sick of the mac and cheese cups, and could no longer purchase them. They are inexpensive and simple to make, but the smell of the "cheese" powder soon caused immediate nausea when given the slightest whiff. I even tried adding shredded cheddar cheese to the cups..hoping to create somewhat of a real cheese flavor. But after several attempts I found I could no longer trick my tastebuds. KRAFT Mac and Cheese cups get an "A" for effort..but a "F" for Failure to Flavor

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Kraft Easy Mac Cups

FLAVORS:

Original                                                                

• Cheesy Taco
• Triple Cheese
• Bacon

Italia'

• Alfredo
• Herb Marinara                              
• Roasted Garlic Parmesan

NUTRITIONAL VALUE

• (Original) Calories-220
• (Original) Fat Calories- 35

What Kraft Says:

Kraft Easy Mac Cups and new Easy Italia Cups are perfectly cooked pastas and delicious sauces that meet your snacking needs. New Easy Italia Cups flavors include Herb Marinara, Roasted Garlic Parmesan and Alfredo, plus a new Easy Mac Cup flavor—Cheesy Taco. Perfect for any “need to eat now” occasion, Kraft Easy Mac and Easy Italia Cups are sure to heat up your snacking experience!

  Well I am new at blogging..but after being introduced to many snack/junk food blogs..i figured to give it a try. I love trying new things especially with technology...and the gratification felt after accomlishing a previously deemed impossible obstacle.

I call my site "Everything but the Kitchen Sink" for now (although that is not the url address), because I'm really writing about everything..but mostly related to food..MY FAVORITE TOPIC ♥ ...

I will write reviews on new products I try..and list some of my all time favorites..I'll also have a section for my Muslim brothers and sisters..I know how hard it can be to eat foods that follow our guidelines. It seems that everyday there is a new product containing pork or other haram ingredients.I will basically try to list as much information for products that are halal and haram.I'm not a scholar by any means..but I will list as much information I recieve about the product(that includes info given by the product's company), and you are left free to make your own judgements.