Honeycomb

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We’re ringing in the New Year by finally reviewing a cereal that has been on the “please review it” list for a very. long. time.

Named after its unique shape, Post Honeycomb is a semi-sweet whole grain corn and oat cereal that stays true to its name by containing real honey. Out of the box and after a soak the combs themselves aren’t particularly sweet tasting, but if you eat them in milk really quickly you’ll taste that golden honey goodness packed into every comb. Once the sweetness leaves the comb it tastes pretty much exactly like Cheerios. I love Cheerios! (Then again, how can I not? I’m English-American.) NYCWD doesn’t care for Cheerios. In either case, a sweetened cereal really has no business tasting like an imitation of another cereal, especially one that isn’t sweet tasting.

Post Honeycomb is part of the Kraft Sensible Solution program, offering an excellent source of whole grain and 10 vitamins and minerals. Its per 1.5 cup serving contains 130 calories, 1 gram of fat, 28 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of dietary fiber, and 2 grams of protein. It offers 15% recommended daily value of Vitamin A and Iron, and 25% of Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, and Vitamin B12. It should be noted that while these numbers may seem typical of most cereals, the serving size is not. Post Honeycomb offers a serving size of 1.5 cups compared to the typical 1 cup or 3/4 cup serving size of most other cereals. This does give added value by providing the eater with a sense of a fuller meal at the same proportional nutritional value as other cereals that would give a less fulfilling experience.

Honeycomb sadly has no toys but it does offer Postokens redeemable at a Webkinz-like world at Postopia.com. Kids play with virtual toys these days anyway, so maybe Post knows what they’re doing! Stay tuned for a complete exposé of Postopia, written by NYCWD himself!

Special Mascot Correction Announcement: The mascot is not actually a bear as originally reported by NYCWD in this week’s episode. It is, in fact, a rodentesque “thing” that the most reliable source on the internet refers to as a chupacabra. Best mascot ever!!!
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Taste: Like Cheerios! Which would be fine if they were Cheerios…
Box opening: No problem
Bag rippage: A little bit
Bag slippage: None
Sog factor: No soggies for a very long time
Allergy alert: Manufactured on equipment that processes wheat

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For more information about the cereal please visit the Post website.

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