Raisinets are another classic candy that has persevered through the ages. Unfortunately, it hasn’t aged as gracefully as others. Introduced in 1927 by the Blumenthal Chocolate Company (the same company who introduced Goobers), Raisinets became a fast favorite at movie theater concession stands as it mixed the sweetness of chocolate with nature’s own sweet treat in the form of a raisin.

Unfortunately, over the years the raisins in Raisinets are found more often than not to be dehydrated and lacking any sign of juice. This transforms the candy from a moist chocolaty treat to a chewy one. Sadly, while Raisinets continues to be the premiere choice in movie theaters, there are fresher brands of chocolate covered raisins out there. If the lesser known brands can make a moist chocolaty treat, then why can’t the premiere choice?

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For a snack that is older than some dirt and has probably lost its juicy flair, we recommend the classic version of A Raisin in the Sun with Sidney Poitier. At least you’ll get some satisfaction from the screen if you end up dissatisfied with what was in the box.

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