Listen, I've been tracking chocolate releases like some kind of sugar-obsessed detective for three years now, and this one caught me completely off guard.
The new KitKat Chunky Funky just showed up at Sainsbury's, and honestly? I'm already planning my third trip there this week. My wallet hates me, but my taste buds are throwing a party.
What Makes This One Different (Spoiler: Everything)
Nestlé decided to get fancy with this one. We're talking crispy cocoa wafer drowning in this marbled mix of milk and white chocolate that looks like someone took regular chocolate and gave it a makeover. The swirl pattern alone is Instagram-worthy, which... yeah, I already posted about it. No shame.
Some eagle-eyed shopper beat me to the discovery though. They posted in the New Foods UK Facebook group (where I spend way too much time) with a picture that made my heart skip a beat. The comments section exploded faster than my diet plans.
"I need to try!" one person wrote. Same, friend. Same.
The Plot Thickens
This isn't just a random drop either. Last month, Nestlé announced they were releasing three new bars total. THREE. The Chunky Funky, a Chunky Salted Caramel, and something called KitKat Blue Riband Vanilla.
The salted caramel one is basically what you'd expect - regular KitKat Chunky but with that sweet-salty combo that makes your brain go "yes please." Nothing revolutionary, but solid.
But that Funky one? That's where they got creative. Crispy wafer, milk chocolate, white coating all swirled together like some kind of chocolate art project.
Corporate Speak That Actually Makes Sense
Rida Ahmed, who's apparently the assistant brand boss at KitKat (dream job much?), said something that didn't make me roll my eyes for once: "KitKat Chunky has a fresh look while keeping the delicious crispy wafer and chocolate that our fans adore."
She added: "It's such a fun product, and we can't wait to see how shoppers react!"
Well Rida, we're reacting by clearing out the shelves. Hope you're ready for that.
The Bitter with teh Sweet
Of course, Nestlé giveth and Nestlé taketh away. While they're launching these beauties, they've also been playing the villain by axing some beloved classics.
First, they killed off Clusters (breakfast will never be the same). Then they confirmed they're discontinuing the multi-packs of Dark Chocolate Mint KitKat two-finger bars. Those used to be available at Waitrose, Sainsbury's, and Tesco, but now they're just... gone. Showing as out of stock everywhere.
It's like they're playing some twisted game of chocolate roulette.
Silver Linings and Sugar Rushes
The good news? The chocolate world isn't ending. Cadbury's been busy too, dropping their Twirl White Dipped at B&M for just 89p (already grabbed two). There's also this Dairy Milk Caramel Mudcake bar that's been flying off shelves faster than concert tickets.
And get this - they've got Iced Latte Dairy Milk with color-changing packaging. Because apparently chocolate needs special effects now. Plus, Dairy Milk Balls are back, giving all us '90s kids serious Cadbury Tasters flashbacks.
McVitie's jumped on the bandwagon too with pink Digestives that taste like raspberry and cream. Even Jammie Dodgers went exotic with mango and passion fruit.
My grocery budget is officially toast, but my inner child is living its best life.
Now if you'll excuse me, I have a very important date with a Chunky Funky bar adn absolutely zero regrets about it.
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