Stanisland Magazine

The Mr Beast “Feastables” Bar has been out for some time, but what’s it like? We find out.

YouTubers are a far cry from what they used to be. Once looked upon as B-list celebrities (and still, for some demographics), they’re now household names attracting endorsements from large corporations. This leads us to today’s question: are Mr Beast’s ‘Feastables‘ bars good?

Is it ethically sourced chocolate?

His cocoa is harvested in Peru, which leads us to believe it is indeed made with ethically sourced cocoa. Mr Beast’s new product has also made it onto the Slave Free Chocolate list, an influential marker for conscientious producers. For chocolatiers to make this slim list of enduring manufacturers, they have to be able to trace where their cocoa is sourced; bean to bar

What are the ingredients of the milk chocolate “Feastables” bar?

Each bar hosts no more than 5 ingredients: cane sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, milk, vanilla powder. The milk chocolate is 44% cocoa solids.

What does it taste like?

Considering the enormous amount of negative reviews making the rounds, I expected a bitter to trash-like taste. However, I was pleasantly surprised. Despite it being an incredibly slim chocolate bar, weighing no more than 35g, the taste is average at best though more satisfactory than others on the market.

The result? A flavour similar to chocolate coins. That said, his rendition needs improvement. Despite its high sugar content, Mr Beast strikes a meaningful balance avoiding the sharp, mass-produced flavour that most bars accent on the market.

Final thoughts

Though it’s expensive by comparison, ethically sourced chocolate is a price worth paying for. These bars tick all the right boxes, including minimal ingredients and slave-free cocoa, though Mr Donaldson needs to build on this in order develop a better understanding of taste to perhaps usurp his competitors.

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