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Default Nabisco Ginger Snaps: Have They Changed?

isw wrote:
> In article >,
> "Jean B." > wrote:
>
>> I used to enjoy Nabisco Ginger Snaps but hadn't bought them
>> for a few years. I recently bought a box, and I must say they
>> are not very good. Have they changed? Is this a fluke? Does
>> anyone have an ancient box of them, so we can compare
>> ingredients? Unfortunately, I threw mine away!
>>
>> My observations:
>>
>> 1. They are paler than they used to be.
>>
>> 2. The top is slightly concave--and I don't remember that.
>>
>> 3. They are VERY hard--and not in the same way that they used
>> to be. They are UNPLEASANTLY hard now, and they do not soften
>> to a decent texture as you eat them.
>>
>> 4. They don't taste very gingery.

>
> 5. they no longer have that light sprinkling of sugar.
>
> and, worst of all
>
> 6. They're not dropped and allowed to crackle naturally; they all have
> the same "crackle" pattern stamped into the top.
>
> And you're right; they're not as good as they used to be.
>
> Now, go to the Nabisco web site and try to find out if they even admit
> to making the things, much less have a place where you can tell them you
> think the quality has gone down.


Well, here's your first request. They're not exactly secretive: I just
clicked on "Our Brands" in the top-of-page nav bar.

http://nabisco.com/Brands/ProductInf...uct=4400000365

= http://tinyurl.com/3d857c

Here's your second.

http://nabisco.com/misccontent/conta...spx?m=cu_form1

Select "Product Questions" and eventually you'll get to a form to enter
comments. Unfortunately, it wants personal information, but there's
always faking.

Alternatively:

<q>

If you require immediate assistance or would like to speak to a
representative from Nabiscoworld, please call us at 1-800-323-0768
with questions about our products Monday through Friday between the
hours of 9am - 9pm EST.

Or you can write to us at:

Kraft Foods Global, Inc.
Consumer Relations Group
1 Kraft Court
Glenview, IL 60025

</q>


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