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Wednesday, July 13, 2005
Take 5 … Take a dozen! They’re good!Name: Take Five
 If I were to create the perfect candy bar, a great snack bar that would give me energy and taste good, it would contain the following: chocolate, pretzels, caramel and nuts. It’d be a great mix of simple carbs, fat and protein so as not to overwhelm the bloodstream with too much sugar. In my world it’d be a super turtle with a pretzel base, chewy caramel then pecans all covered in semi-sweet chocolate. On a visit to the Chocolate Homeworld, er, sorry, Chocolate World in Hershey on New Year’s Day, this was the sample they gave us at the end of the ride. I quickly bargained with the other people in our party for theirs. Hershey’s is dang close with the Take 5 bar. It’s got a pretzel center covered with peanut butter then a layer of caramel, a few chopped peanuts and then it’s all enrobed in milk chocolate. (Maybe I got that order wrong, it’s hard to tell.) The proportions are solid and the pretzel has got a great salty kick. If anything, the milk chocolate is a little sweet, but the salt on the pretzels and the slight saltiness of the peanut butter (which tastes like the center of a Reese’s ... maybe sweeter) balances well. If it only came in dark chocolate I might be in heaven. The packaging is good, there are two little pieces in a tray and sealed in a the plastic packaging so they stay intact and are easy to slide out. I really wish they could figure out how to make this without hydrogenated oils, though it’s pretty far down on the list of ingredients and doesn’t show up on the nutrition part. For now I’ll keep buying it when I need a little boost during the day. It’s especially good with a morning cup of coffee, as I’m having the second piece right now. As far as I’m concerned this bar could have lots of versions. A pecan/maple version, a pecan/dark chocolate turtle one, maybe white chocolate and walnuts or macadamias (not really for me, but a solid combo - I know that a white version of this same bar exists but I haven’t seen it yet) then another version with mint cookies and almonds. Rating - 9 out of 10 (just make a dark version or a pecan one!) See also: The Message Whore’s review (both milk chocolate & white) POSTED BY Cybele AT 12:04 pm 9-Yummy • Hershey's • Cookie • Caramels • Peanuts • Chocolate • United States • Review • Candy • 99 Cent Only Store • 
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When I saw this candy bar on the shelf at the store I grabbed five. I had no doubt I would love it. And I do. Oh, how I do!
There goes my diet! I’m on my way to the grocery store for one RIGHT NOW! =)
I love your site, it has a prominent position in my bookmarks.
I did not think I would like the Take Five. I thought it was a stupid idea as a matter of fact.
I got one free though…
WHOA! This might be one the best candy bars available. Not too sweet, not messy or gooey. It is wonderful.
When this candy bar came out, i thought the commercials were annoying and the idea of pretzles, nuts, carmel and peanut butter just sounded gross. Then one of my friends offered me part of his, and I LOVED IT! I used to be a die hard twix fan, but after one bite of this delicious delicacy, i just knew a new favorite had just entered my life.
Yeah, Take5s are pretty much the best candy bar ever. The combination of sweet and salty is perfect. After reading your review I have a very important errand to run… *drools*
the Take 5 candy bar is soooo GOOD!!! i love it.
l am a 72 year old grandma (mama, I am called) have 3 little grandboys that I live with. Their favorite candy is Take five. At Halloween, I buy about 5 bags thinking it will last til next year. we like the little size. where may I get or order? We are out! Mama likes them too. Thanks. Kathleen
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