Eclipse Cinnamon Flash Strips

 

Back in the early 2000’s the world was graced with the invention of “breath strips???. They revolutionized the fresh breath market, in my humble opinion. Packaged and sold in both the gum and oral hygiene aisle of the supermarket, they gave you a feeling that gum did not – though you couldn’t quite put your finger on it. Just why did your mouth feel so great, so fresh after popping a little strip of freshness?  The strip itself looks like colored tape and is brittle if you happen to break it. Once on your tongue, it instantly dissolves into a sticky substance that stains your tongue for a little while, this is the magic though, kids. THIS is when it happens. After opening and closing your mouth a few times, along with a couple of swallows, you find your mouth remarkably cooler, fresher and more pleasant. I found that if you take a sip of cold water immediately after, this effect is heightened and reminds me of mouthwash you can swallow. Thank the gods for such an invention! Or just the good folks at Wrigley’s.

Today I am sampling the Wrigley’s brand Eclipse cinnamon flash strips. So far, I have only had the mint and wintergreen varieties, but I enjoy a cinnamon-y mouth from time to time, so why the heck not? They look like the usual breath strip that we have all come to know and love, except these are a fiery, cinnamon-y red color – perfect for Valentines Day next month. The texture of the strip is the same as the old ones, but how about the taste? Well, let’s give it a whirl. Drumroll, please…

They’re great! The cinnamon flavor is not too strong, but has just the right kick. My mouth is filled with a pleasant sweet-spicy flavor, but not one flavor overshadows the other. My mouth feels a lot fresher and in spite of the cinnamon flavor, has cooled off quite a bit. As usual, taking a sip of water helps to enhance this effect. I definitely give these new breath strips the Sheriff’s badge of approval. 

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