For anyone that hasn’t stumbled across Universal Yums, it is a monthly subscription box which promises yummy snacks from all around the world. Each month, a country is featured and you can opt in for one of two boxes – Yum Box (6+ snacks) or Yum Yum box (12+ snacks).
Here’s a colourful diagram from them outlining how it works:
I was intrigued after coming across a promotional video on Facebook, in which various tasters tried goodies from Pakistan. I went on their site which can be found here and ordered a box straight away! As it was my first box, I decided to opt for the smaller Yum box to trial it out. A few days after I placed my order, Universal Yums dropped the country name on their Instagram page. Needless to say, as a self proclaimed chocolate lover, I was delighted that it was Belgium! Here’s what I got:
Picnic Suikerwafel
As a lover of waffles (and all things sweet!) I was looking forward to this waffle as I’m more used to the lighter American versions, smothered with delectable toppings. I was a little disappointed as the best way to describe this waffle was stodgy, dense and sweet. I don’t know whether it was meant to be heated, but there was no indication of that. Eiter way, I managed to scoff the lot.
The Belgian Seashell
Trefin Vienna BonBons
Strawberry Nougat
This was the only thing in the box I couldn’t eat as it contained gelatine (written both on the ingredients and also using a key in the booklet – brownie points Universal Yums!)
Roger’s & Roger’s Black Pepper & Sea Salt
Caramelized Biscuit Milk Chocolate Bar
Hamlet Buttercream Truffles
Creme Brulee White Chocolate
With white chocolate being super sweet in itself, I didn’t really get the creme brulee taste. Maybe if the creme brulee flavouring was added as a buttercream in the centre of the chocolate, it would be easier to distinguish.