Masah: Chakra Caramels: Root Chakra, Apple Cinnamon ($13)
- Serving Size: 12 g (1 piece)
- Calories: 60
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated fat: 1.5 g
- Total sugar: 9 g
- Added sugar: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Top 8 Allergens: Coconut
- Artificial Sweeteners: None
For caramel lovers, these are gluten-free, plant-based, essential oil-infused & "reiki-charged" (per their website) caramels. Each caramel is made with organic ingredients, leaning on a base of coconut milk & coconut sugar. Plus, the food-grade essential oils they choose are created in a base of MCT oil.
While some may be turned off by the 9 grams of added sugars, it isn't a negative in my book. I like the taste of real sugar over sugar alternatives. And the sugar source is organic coconut sugar, not high fructose corn syrup found in many traditional caramels. While these may not be an ideal candy to pass out to kids on trick-or-treat night, they are a nice addition to a balanced diet, especially for those who are focused on holistic well-being.
They taste surprisingly like an old-school saltwater taffy, and the apple cinnamon variety smells like a perfect mug of apple cider. After a bit of chewing, I did get a hint of essential oil flavor, which I can't decide if that's a good thing or not. And like the Alani gummies, these do come with a hefty price tag, costing over $11 per each five-piece pack. I'll be reserving my remaining taffys to enjoy mindfully with a cup of tea.
