mints with which to wash your paws

Upon seeing Howard's Violet mints in the impulse buys section of a New Orlean's Walgreens, I knew that I had the next subject for my blog!

The C. Howard website describes the mints as having a "floral flavor and fragrance which makes for a unique candy experience." While I agree with the use of the word "unique," I hold strong objections to the use of the word "candy."

The general consensus among the New Orleans crowd was negative. Most tasters noted the strong soapy flavor. Laylee stated, "It tastes like soapy water!" She also commented on the "longlasting aftertaste," which left her mouth tasting like she had downed a bottle of dial. In Memphis, things didn't go too much better as my mother scrunched up her face, remarking that the mint tasted, "very medicinal, and was, "horrible."

I agree with the negative feelings amongst the tasters. The Violet mint experience for me was extremely soapy, BUT the flavor and scent of this soap is most definitely a lovely violet. Perhaps these are not really mints at all. I will put them in the bathroom and see if people wash their hands with them.

Still in the midst of the suds, there is hope for the Violet mints, as Jo commented that, "it tastes better after the initial soap taste goes away." Better yet, my loveable round-bellied father believed that the violet was a rather weak attempt at a grape flavor and stated, "I'd have another one if someone offered one to me!"

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