Shortly after publishing my article Healthy Kid Food, an applesauce company in France named Go Go Squeeze contacted me. They bestowed praise for the message conveyed in the article, one which they too hold dear, and offered to send me samples of their product, all natural squeezable applesauce for kids on the go.
Go Go Squeeze generously sent me three varieties (Apple-apple, Apple-cinnamon, and Apple-strawberry) of applesauce pouches. As soon as I opened the box, my kids were immediately attracted to the packaging and just about got into a wrestling match for the first one. With super-mom skills, I held them at bay while fastidiously inspecting the label. I was impressed by the simple, pure ingredients and happy to see that there were no added sugars or preservatives. Satisfied, I doled out a pouch to each little monster, and chose Apple-cinnamon for myself. Enjoying the moment, I ate slowly while making mental notes of the pleasing, clean flavor and smooth texture. I was about to ask my 5 year old her opinion, when I realized that both she and her little sister had slammed theirs in less than one minute! No words necessary, they clearly loved it.
While I appreciated the fact that the packaging for the applesauce pouches afforded a convenient “no spoon, no mess” experience, I have to admit I felt a little guilty throwing away all that wrapping for a snack that took less than a minute to consume. My hope is that Go Go Squeeze will find a more environmentally friendly way to package their product, promoting both the health of our children and the health of our planet.
Overall, I enjoyed trying this product and commend Go Go Squeeze for being one of the few companies who are making quality pre-packaged snacks that specifically target and appeal to children. I am optimistic that they are front-runners in a timely revolution towards healthier kid food.
