From The Vaults: Figamajigs

[Note: I originally penned this review two years ago and never returned to post it. I have a few never published reviews that I'm going to post here before I start posting anything new. Clearing out the vaults, so to speak. Many of these older posts might have special 2010 notes at the end indicating any additional comments I would like to make on the product.]

I love figs and I love Raisinets, so how could this be bad?

After reading all about Figamajigs, I have been dreaming of finding them in a store. The reviews on candy websites have all been enthusiastic and exceedingly positive. When I finally discovered that Target sells them, I immediately went to get a package (or two). I found the individual-sized packets in the health and pharmacy area (near the energy bars), and I loaded down my basket with the little packets and hurried home to sample them.

The Figamajig is a bite-size capsule of real fig covered in a dark chocolate. The dark chocolate is similar to the waxy Raisinet chocolate in that it doesn't really melt in your mouth. The fig texture I know and love exists, but there really isn't a strong enough fig flavor.

After my high anticipation, I was a bit disappointed. At about $1.00 per serving, Raisinets are a better deal and are just as satisfying. Fig lovers like me would do better with a package of dried figs. At least you would be able to guarantee a fig flavor and texture as well as all of the health benefits.

What I Should Have Bought: One package of dried figs would have been tastier and would also have made more sense financially. I won't be purchasing Figamajigs again.