This great new product tastes really nice, with a full-bodied, very satisfying flavor. There is something we find odd, though: on the label, it makes a claim we've never seen before: "Contains less than 2% High Fructose Corn Syrup" -- so they obviously recognize that this is something consumers are trying to avoid. So we're wondering, why not leave it out altogether and use sugar instead? We were afraid the flavor would be overpowering, but it isn't; and we're thrilled to see that Marie's are taking kitchen health and hygiene into account with the new pouring bottle shape instead of the wide jar that had to be spooned for serving; inviting in bacteria with each use. Retails for $3.59–$3.79/11.5 fl. oz.

Ventura Foods
Brea, CA
800-339-1051
www.maries.com

Taste: 29
Value: 18
Health: 13
Ingredients: 12
Preparation: 10
Appearance: 5
Packaging: 5
Total: 92