Company: Masterfoods (Mars Inc.)
Product Size: 47 grams
Calories per Serving: 237
Product Name Analysis:
I guess the name implies that this bar will be the topic of much conversation. Other than that, I can't think of what it might mean.
Packaging Analysis:
The package is mainly red, with a random smattering or large orange dots. The word "Topic" is written in white with a metallic peach-colored border. There are also pictures of hazelnuts in several places, although the hazelnuts are not very well rendered. This is my least favorite label of the bars I've reviewed so far. I can see no connection between the pattern (hazelnuts excepted), the font, and the product.
Visual Analysis:
The bar is skinny and tall, with a wavy pattern on top and the seismograph pattern beneath. The milk chocolate has a few visual flaws-mostly very small holes along the side
Flavor Analysis:
The nougat has a malt-y flavor, and the caramel is pleasant. The hazelnuts bring a nice balance to the flavor. I find the bar to be too sweet, but I like the caramel, nougat, and hazelnuts.
Mouthfeel:
Soft and smooth with the occasional nut to shake things up.
Summary:
If this were covered in dark chocolate I would probably like it a lot. It strikes me as a more grown-up chocolate bar, both because of the flavors and because of the packaging, and dark chocolate would only serve to enhance that image.
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