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Tuesday, June 07, 2005
Crunchy Sweet SunshineName: Chocolate Sunflower Seed Drops
Brand: Trader Joe’s Place Purchased: Trader Joe’s Price: $2.79 Size: 7.5 oz Calories per ounce: 150 Type: Nuts/Chocolate
 These were a huge surprise. I was in Trader Joe’s over the weekend, enjoying the fabulous views of candy in the frozen foods aisle and these little fellows just screamed “buy me!” and I did. They’re just so adorably cute, with their sunny colors and perfect sunflower seed shapes. First, I’m a little curious about the actual production of these guys. I mean, it seems like a lot of engineering went into these. The sunflower seeds have a consistent, thin coating of sweet milk chocolate on them and then over that is the thinnest sheath of candy shells. They’re all glossy and still have the little point at one end like a bare seed does.
 Because the shell is so thin, they crunch immediately and release that familiar sunflower seed taste along with the sweet balance of the light chocolate. The snackability of these is amazing - I could just shovel them into my mouth all day. Whoops, I think I have! If you don’t have a Trader Joe’s near you, these, available from Candy Warehouse may be similar. I’m not keen to find out on my own, as the last thing I need is FOUR POUNDS. But I’ll keep my eye out for the little packages.
 As candy goes, they are a bit more wholesome than some other choices. A single serving (about an ounce) boasts 2 grams of fiber, 4 grams of protein and 4% of your daily value of calcium and iron. No trans fats at all. Rating: 9 out of 10 POSTED BY Cybele AT 6:06 pm 9-Yummy • Trader Joe's • Nuts • Chocolate • United States • Candy • Review • 
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wheee colorful!!! they MUSTVE been yummy!
you can get these great sunflower seeds at
http://www.translucentchocolates.com
and at
http://www.chocolate.com
and they do have the better coating- and come in solids, seasonal mixes, etc!
enjoy
These look so good! I can’t wait to try them! I found them for $4 a pound at this site:
http://www.bulkraisins.com
I agree with you! These are fantastic. I was introduced to them at Bunko and had to go out and buy some. They are so addictive and very crisp. Very good. Thanks for posting.
I’m so glad the blogger mentioned shovelling them into her mouth - I was feeling SO guilty for having no self control. I bought a 3 oz package this afternoon and it was gone by night time. I saw on another site a girl called them her legal “crack.” I can totally see why!
Here is another link:
http://www.sunflowerfoodcompany.com/sunnyseeddrops/sunnyseeddrops.html
Went to Candy Warehouse but they said I have to order online then pick it up and I’m only in LA for a week. Not sure if they are in stock at Trader Joe’s. Anyone know where else they are sold in Los Angeles? I first saw them in DFW airport sold as Armadillo Droppings.
I was not a big fan of these. I enjoy sunflower seeds, and I enjoy chocolate, but together I am not a fan!
yes i TOTALLY agree-i “shovel” them as well! even though some would disagree, my mouth isn’t big enough! DEFINITELY DELICIOUS!!!!
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