With the Dunhill Golf competition in full swing, St Andrews has been inundated with a host of "famous" faces, non of which I am able to recognise (sorry Hugh Grant, but you weren't in the last Bridget Jones film, you can't expect a girl to recognise you based on a portrait that's 10 years out of date - look where that got Henry VIII). I like to seek comfort, however, in the fact that I will never not be able to recognise a cereal on the shelf that I haven't yet tried. For this reason I was draw to Shredded Wheat Honey & Nut, and here I am now, telling you all about my new encounter.
Shredded Wheat seem to be the grown up version of Shreddies; Nestle tell you exactly what they are without the fun, abbreviated name that appeals to children whilst simultaneously encouraging them to eat a healthier breakfast - excluding obviously the frosted and chocolate versions 'cause they're cool! Shredded Wheat Honey & Nut, therefore, could be Nestle's grown up answer to the chocolate and frosted Shreddie. Considered healthy by many but still a little bit "Nutty but Nice!" For those who aren't quite ready to make the leap to the classic, Honey & Nut Shredded Wheat are the perfect transition cereal. The honey nutty flavour is just right, not too much, not too little and there are even real nuts, evoking feelings of autumn and roasted chestnuts. In fact, this honey and nut topping acts as somewhat of a shield against the milk, ensuring that these Shredded Wheats take slightly longer to go soggy in comparison to their unprotected counterparts. Nonetheless, milk is highly recommended (whether you opt for dairy or a plant based alternative) as without they are dryer than the Sahara desert. Aesthetically, this cereal is fairly pleasing. The Shredded Wheats themselves are somewhat beige in colour, but I guess that's to be expected as wheat is naturally beige and we should be thankful that Nestle haven't added a plethora of colourings. To compensate, however, they have opted for a tonal scheme of warm oranges and browns on the box that, in my opinion, complements the honey and nut idea.
Will Shredded Wheat Honey & Nut become a firm favourite of mine, or was it merely an impulsive dalliance? I am unable to answer that question at this moment in time. I can however, offer you my ratings for Shredded Wheat Honey & Nut:
Crunch Factor: 2.5/5
Flavour: 3.5/5
Aesthetics: 3.5/5
Filling: 4/5
Overall Rating: 3.4/5
