Mishry Rating
SUPERB!
Summary
Parle Hide & Seek Choco Chip Creme Sandwich biscuits are a hit on texture. All four variants have the perfect crunch. However, flavor-wise, we liked Vanilla and Chocolate the best, as indicated by the ratings.
Chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) are a crowd pleaser. And so are creme sandwiched biscuits. Imagine if these two came together.
If there’s one thing Parle does not fall short of, it’s innovation. Adding to this, they’ve revamped their iconic squared choco chip biscuits into a tea-time snack that is nothing less than a dessert. In this Parle Hide & Seek Choco Chip creme sandwich biscuits review, we tried four variants- chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and orange.
Can you guess which was our collective favorite?
Table of Contents
Hide & Seek Choco Chip Creme sandwich biscuits Review – Quick Glance
Our Review Factors
What were we looking for when reviewing Hide & Seek Choco Chip Creme Sandwich biscuits?
Well-baked crisp biscuits with a smooth creme and a decent quantity of choco chips. In addition to this, we gauged the appearance, aroma, freshness, and flavor of the cremes.
1. Flavor
Bold or subtle, how are the cremes flavored? Do the two elements result in overly sweet bites? Did the center filling taste fresh or was it synthetic-tasting? What about the fruit variants, did they taste natural?
Is the creme evenly spread or were there some empty bites?
2. Texture
We were looking for crisp biscuits and a smooth creme. Did we get this?
3. Other Parameters
Here we talk about the price, packaging, shelf life and other non-tasting parameters like aroma, appearance and more.
Hide & Seek Choco Chip Creme Sandwich Biscuit Flavours – Detailed Review
The four variants we tried from Hide & Seek Choco Chip Creme sandwich biscuits were Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, and Orange.
1. Vanilla
Price & Packaging
In addition to the outer wrapper, the biscuits are neatly stacked in a tray. There was one broken biscuit. A 120-gram pack (100 + 20) is priced at Rs 30/- and has a shelf life of eight months. There are 10 biscuits in a pack.
Main Ingredients
Refined wheat flour (maida), sugar, refined palm oil, choco chips (12%) (sugar, edible vegetable fat (hydrogenated oil), cocoa solids, emulsifier (vegetable origin- soya lecithin), artificial flavor- vanilla), invert sugar syrup, cocoa solids (1.5%), raising agents (INS 500 (I), INS 500 (II)), iodized salt and emusifier of vegetable origin (soya lecithin), diacetlytartaric, fatty acid esters.
This also has permitted natural food color (150 D) and artificial flavoring substances- vanilla and chocolate.
Aroma & Appearance
None of the biscuits were broken or cracked, they were uniform in shape and size. The biscuits had a generous quantity of small-sized chocolate chips and a thick layer of vanilla creme. The aroma was a mix of vanilla and chocolate.
Taste & Texture
The crispness of the biscuits was spot on. Neither too hard nor crumbly, these had the perfect bite. The creme filling was smooth and devoid of inconsistencies.
The sweetness was moderate as the chocolate flavor of the biscuits mixes with the vanilla sweetness. Talking about flavors, chocolate was more prominent than vanilla in each bite. That said, the flavors paired well with one another.
- The packaging was quite good.
- Appetizing aroma.
- Spot on crunch.
- The flavors were in sync.
Vanilla and chocolate is a classic pairing that Hide & Seek nailed. We’d urge you to try this variant.
2. Chocolate
Price & Packaging
The price, packaging, and shelf life are the same as above. Despite being packed similarly, there were no broken pieces here.
Main Ingredients
Refined wheat flour (maida), sugar, refined palm oil, choco chips (12%) (sugar, edible vegetable fat (hydrogenated oil), cocoa solids, emulsifier of vegetable origin (soya lecithin), artificial flavor (vanilla), cocoa solids (4%), invert sugar syrup, raising agent (INS 503 (I), (INS 500 (II)), iodized salt, diacetlyartaric and fatty acid esters.
This also contains natural food color (150 D) and 129 and added flavors chocolate and vanilla.
Aroma & Appearance
None of the biscuits were broken or cracked, they were uniform in shape and size. The biscuits had a generous quantity of small-sized chocolate chips. The biscuits were a darker shade of brown as compared to the creme filling. These featured a chocolatey aroma that was inviting.
Taste & Texture
Chocolate biscuits, chocolate chips, and a chocolate filling- were these TOO sweet? No. The sweetness is rounded, thanks to the slight bitterness of the chocolate flavor. The creme centre is chocolate-vanilla flavored.
The biscuits were well-baked and had a prominent crunch. The creme was smooth and devoid of any undesirable grainy mouthfeel.
- The tray packaging ensured no broken pieces.
- Consistency was maintained in shape and size.
- The aroma was very pleasing.
- The biscuits had a lovely crunch.
- We liked the well-balanced sweetness and chocolate flavor.
- Thumbs up for the generous quantity of chocolate chips.
Can’t get enough of chocolate? Hide & Seek Choco Chip Creme Sandwich biscuits are a chocolate lovers paradise.
3. Strawberry
Price & Packaging
A 120-gram pack is priced and packed similar to the above variants. It has a shelf life of eight months.
Main Ingredients
Refined wheat flour (maida), sugar, refined palm oil, choco chips (12%) (sugar, edible vegetable fat (hydrogenated oil), cocoa solids, emuslifier of vegetable origin, (soya lecithin), and artificial flavoring substances – vanilla), invert sugar syrup, cocoa solids (1.5%), raising agent (INS 503 (I), INS 500 (II), iodized salt and emulsifier of vegetable origin, soya lecithin, diacetlytartaric and fatty acid esters of glycerol.
This also contains permitted natural food color (150 D) and synthetic (129) and food colors and added flavours (artificial flavouring sustanaces – chocolate and strawberry)
Aroma & Appearance
This emitted a bold strawberry aroma but it didn’t feel synthetic. The creme was a light pink hue. The biscuits, like other variants, were loaded with choco chips.
Taste & Texture
The crunch was as prominent as in other variants, no complaints here. However, in terms of flavor, the Strawberry variant was a let-down. It was primarily sweet and the strawberry flavor was mediocre while that of chocolate was subtle. In comparison with the two other variants, this was the sweetest.
4. Orange
Price & Packaging
Price, packaging, and shelf life are the same as above.
Main Ingredients
Refined wheat flour (maida), sugar, refined palm oil, choco chips (1%)(sugar, edible vegetable fat (hydrogenated oil), cocoa solids, emuslifier of vegetables origin, (soya lecithin) and artificial flavouring substances – vanilla), invert sugar syrup, cocoa solids (1.5%), raising agent (INS 500 (I), 500 (II), iodized salt and emulsifier of vegetable origin, soya lecithin, diacetlytartaric and fatty acid esters of glycerol)
The pack also mentions this contains permitted natural (150 D) and synthetic (110) food colors and added flavours (artificial flavouring sustanaces – chocolate and orange)
Aroma & Appearance
The biscuits were brown, and well-baked with a hearty quantity of choco chips. The creme was orange in color. The layer of cream wasn’t too thin, it was sufficient.
Taste & Texture
This was more or less as sweet as the Strawberry variant. The citrusy flavor of orange was bolder than that of chocolate. Individually, these flavors tasted decent but together this combination did not work. That said, the crunch was quite nice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some interesting FAQs on Hide & Seek Choco Chip Creme Sandwich biscuits
1. Are Parle Hide & Seek Choco Chip Creme Sandwich Biscuits healthy?
No, these contain high amounts of fats, carbohydrates, and sugar which is why moderate consumption is advised.
2. How many calories do Parle Hide & Seek Choco Chip Creme Sandwich Biscuits have?
Per 100 grams, these biscuits offer approximately 500 Kcal.
3. Can children under 3 years consume Parle Hide and Seek Creme Sandwich Biscuits?
It would be best to consult a nutritionist or your pediatrician.
4. Do these biscuits lead to any stomach ailments?
It may be possible if you consume packaged foods in large quantities.
Ensure your diet comprises good sources of fiber and fats to keep stomach ailments at bay.
5. How to preserve the biscuits after opening the packet?
You can transfer the contents to an airtight container to preserve freshness.
Final Words
Mishry reviewed four Parle Hide & Seek Choco Creme Sandwich biscuits and liked three of them. While all four were crispy and baked to perfection, Vanilla, Chocolate, and Strawberry are the ones we recommend readers to try.
How does the fusion of chocolate chip biscuits and creme sandwiches sound?
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