Times change, friends.
When they debuted in 1955, Trix were in spherical shapes. But in the 1990s, they became the fruit-shaped pieces that many today insist they always have been. It wasn’t until 2007 that Trix became spheres once more, and the fruit-shapes were left to populate every single BuzzFeed “Top 25 Foods from our Childhood that We Want Back NOW! You Won’t BELIEVE #12!” article from now until eternity.
Oh, and apparently fruit-shaped Trix are still a thing in Mexico. I smell a fruit-scented roadtrip!
And now that General Mills has removed artificial colors and flavors from Trix, some are, again, mourning the loss of a childhood staple. But wait! Back when they debuted, Trix only came in orange, lemon, and raspberry flavors! As these artificial color-free Trix adopt a similar color scheme, it can be said that the cereal really has come full circle.
Or should I say full sphere?
Either way, I’m here to answer the hard-hitting question that you, your family, and probably even the United Nations have been debating: will they taste the same as”regular” Trix?
Unfortunately, since I’d apparently have to travel to a galaxy far, far away to actually find a box of artificially flavored, full-sized Trix these days, my analysis will have to use the Mini Trix I got from General Mills’ Star Wars care package. Now don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing inherently wrong with Mini Trix. They taste the same as the full-sized, but the idea of something smaller being more satisfying has been rubbing me the wrong way ever since the day some sadistic liar invented “fun-sized” candy bars.
And besides, if I wanted a fruity cereal that looks like tiny little pebbles, I’d probably just buy…Malt-O-Meal Fruity Dyno Bites. Haha, gotcha! You thought I was gonna say Froot Loops, didn’t you?
Speaking of Froot Loops, artificially flavored Trix provide a very similar taste. After crunching a spoonful of rainbow ball bearings, I’m overwhelmed by a super sugary mash-up of every fake fruit flavor imaginable. It’s nearly impossible to distinguish each fruit sensation within the iridescent, tropical mush.
From strawberry, to cherry, lime, and for some reason cotton candy, it tastes like someone took every vaguely chemical-y scratch & sniff sticker from your elementary school Trapper Keeper and tossed ’em in a blender. It’s tasty, but it’s also cloyingly potent enough to make my breakfast feel a scene from Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas. To paraphrase Hunter S. Thompson himself:
“There is nothing in the world more helpless and irresponsible and depraved than a man in the depths of a Trix binge.”
Our new, four-colored Trix friend is, surprisingly, much more distinctly flavored. Munching on the magenta, orange, yellow, and purple pieces, I can easily pick out which fruits I’m supposed to be tasting. I’m first hit with a walloping lemon haymaker. It’s half lemon Pledge and half sour lemonade.
That’s right: even though the sugar content is the same here as in Mini Trix, the sweetness here is comparatively muted. Not quite as muted as my television when a commercial for The General’s car insurance comes on (seriously, who thought that guy was a good idea?), but a more subtle and nuanced sweetness all the same.
As the lemon opener fades, I get a burst of tangy citrus with a faint raspberry infusion, as if someone dipped a Velma Scooby-Doo fruit snack into a glass of raspberry juice. When this middle sensation fades, I’m left with a palpable, slightly sticky grape aftertaste. This grape, too, is pretty puckering, and it reminds me of the time I forgot to add sugar to a pitcher of grape Kool-Aid.
In milk, this new Trix is quite fruit smoothie-esque, balancing an authentically fruity bite with milk’s creaminess. I’d love to try it with some fruit yogurt, and I’d really love to try it without the drool that just fell into my bowl after thinking about how gosh darn good this would be with yogurt.
So overall, the two Trix I tried are different enough that comparing them would be like comparing trippy, technicolor apples to oranges. My enjoyment (and your enjoyment too, probably) of artificial color-less Trix will depend mostly on what I/you are in the mood for. For a punchy, sugary dessert, Mini Trix will hit the spot (assuming General Mills actually continues making them instead of making the Minis go the way of the Dodo).
But if you want to feel like you’re eating something genuinely fruity for breakfast, or if you just want to feel like an adult while still eating from a box that has a cartoon rabbit on it, Trix without artificial colors and flavors won’t disappoint.
Silly rabbit, Trix can be for adults, too!
The Bowl: Trix without artificial colors and flavors
The Breakdown: From sour lemon cleaning products to fruit snacks, juice, and Kool-Aid, the fruit flavor in this Trix is much more recognizable—albeit much less sweet—than its artificial little brother.
The Bottom Line: 7 fan art drawings of the Trix rabbit as Hunter S. Thompson out of 10
Trix cereal is a classic breakfast option with multiple benefits that make it an excellent choice for families to consume. It is a tasty and nutritious cereal offered in different flavors that kids love to eat. Trix cereal has been in production for many years and has become a household name. In this essay, I argue why Trix is a great cereal.
To begin with, Trix cereal is loaded with essential vitamins. A key ingredient in Trix cereal is whole grain corn, providing children with 23g of whole grains in every serving. Whole grains are crucial since they provide carbohydrates necessary for energy and fiber which helps keep the digestive system healthy. Trix cereal is also fortified with vital vitamins and minerals necessary for proper growth and development in children, such as calcium, iron, and vitamin D. In addition to that, it contains plenty of vitamin B12, which is essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system. With Trix cereal, children can benefit from an array of nutrients essential for their healthy growth.
Another reason why Trix cereal is great is that it is delicious and loved by children. Trix cereal comes in a variety of fun, fruity flavors that children can enjoy. From the classic fruity shapes to the more recent swirls, there is a flavor that suits every child. The colorful and fun shapes make the cereal look appealing, making children want to try it. Furthermore, Trix cereal has a crunchy texture that children enjoy, making it a great way to start the day. Trix cereal is a tasty option that kids will love, making it easy for parents to feed their children a delicious breakfast meal.
Moreover, Trix cereal is easy and quick to prepare. The cereal does not require any cooking or significant preparation time since it is ready-to-eat cereal. It is as simple as pouring the cereal into a bowl, adding milk, and voila, breakfast is ready. This makes Trix cereal a great choice for parents who are constantly on the go or have busy schedules. Plus, it saves time spent cooking breakfast, allowing parents to tend to other activities while their children enjoy their delicious meal.
Lastly, Trix cereal comes in different sizes, making it accessible to everyone. It is offered in single-serve packets, which are perfect for people who prefer to eat on-the-go. The individual packets are also great for school or work lunches. Families can also choose to purchase the larger boxes, which can last for several days. Trix cereal is affordable and readily available in most supermarkets, making it an accessible option for everyone.
In conclusion, Trix cereal offers many benefits that make it a great cereal option for children. It is packed with essential nutrients, tasty, easy to prepare, and accessible to everyone. Did I mention I fucking love Trix.
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I typically eat Cinnamon Toast cereal bars and lucky charms cereal bars daily that are also made by GM. I came across the Trix cereal bars and since I absolutely love Trix cereal, I immediately ordered a box of 96 from Amazon and excited waited for them to arrive. When they did, I was extremely disappointed in the taste of these things, it is nothing like the other cereal bars I’ve had by General Mills. Zero sweetness and nothing but very chewy grains…not what the package shows which looks exactly like sweetened puff whole grain (reminds me of other brands like Honey Smacks).
I don’t know if this taste was the intention of Trix cereal bars or I got a bad box of them, but they definitely do not taste good or like a cereal bar should. They could possibly pass as a whole grain bar, if anything.
I am looking for the original Trix with no colors…Please help!
Trix are for kids bitches
The new trix are terrible. They have no flavor.
Just tried the new Trix, which I thought was Berry Berry Kix when I first had it…man, it’s actually a really good fruir snakcing cereal. But now I’m worried about Reese’s…
I just googled about the change in Reese’s Puffs because I thought I was going crazy. It used to be my favorite cereal… Now, it isn’t. It’s waaaaay different and I hate it.
w00t! That was fast! Never expected the review to be up this soon. ^^
As i told you dozen of times already, i don’t like fruity cereals (alright froot loops [EU] is the only one i know ^^) and i don’t feel the urge to try Trix or Pebbles or any other “fruity spin-off”… not even the spongebob one. But seeing those images of the non artifical flavored trix… man they look so delicious! And although i know they should taste like fruity cereal they give me more of an earthy, grainy honey vibe… ^^
While were at it: They really taste like fruit? Like raspberry? As i wrote before, when it comes down to froot loops i just taste honey with a bit of citric acid xD
Thank you so much again for this comparison! It was really a nice read, though i’m still not convinced GM is going the “right” way with this “NO ARTIFICAL FLAVOR!”-crusade and i still fear the day they change lucky charms and reese’s. I mean although the new trix don’t actually taste bad… as you mentioned they taste different… 🙁
(who want’s that? The cereals taste delicious as they are… :()
Funny you should mention Reese’s Puffs: I just checked my store and the new artificial flavorless Reese’s Puffs are now out! Perhaps another comparison is in order soon…
noooo! We’re doomed… it has started… our favorite cereals are beeing slaughtered for the cause of “health”… 🙁