Fig Newton lovers with cholesterol problems used to read "tropical oil" on the label and pass the sandwich cookie by. But no more! Nabisco's new version is fat-free with no cholesterol. The 12-ounce package sells for $2.49.
Don Russell: "These Fig Newtons are not bad, not bad at all. We found our cookie bars to be appealing and soft with a pleasant fruit flavor; however, fat-free does not mean calorie-free - these cookies still pack in 70 calories each. Nabisco's new cookie for health conscious consumers is a good one, but it would be nice if the price tag were just a wee bit lower."Nihla Lake: "Our family has always loved Fig Newtons, so we were a little wary about any changes to an already great product. But to our surprise and relief, non-fat Newts were just as good, maintaining that moist chewy fig flavor with the added bonus of no-fat. We'll keep eating 'em!"
Judy Slack Wilson: "I am not a Fig Newton fan, but I do know what they taste like. The fat-free version is identical, no change in the flavor at all. For those watching their fat intake, the fat-free Newtons are great, but they are still high in calories."
Edyth Jensen: "These are pretty good and for weight watchers, they are something to have around when a `snack attack' occurs. The taste difference is very minimal and the cost is comparable."
Linda C. Tingey: "Fig Newtons are my favorite cookies in all the world. I've been a fan since I was a little girl. And now that I'm older, I can do without the fat. It's nice to see that your favorite cookie is now fat-free. I will buy these again, they are definitely on my list."
Rich Firmage: "It's been a long time since I've tried Fig Newtons. These are OK, but not my favorite. The fact that they are fat-free is great and that they don't have any cholesterol is an added bonus, but they don't taste good enough to get me to buy them again."
Conclusion: These "Newts" just got better - no fat! Our Fig Newton lovers thought the great taste was still just fine. One tester said he didn't eat regular Newtons and didn't think the fat-free were such a big deal. But if you're a health-conscious Fig Newton fan, you'll be doing a guilt-free 50-yard dash to the grocery store!
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