(health)Review: Vita Rocks

I first came across Vita Rocks from the June Conscious Box, which is a subscription box that usually includes lesser known green and health products that even Whole Foods sometimes doesn't carry. The June box seemed to be energy, workout, and vitamin-themed, and included products such as Vega One, Natural Vitality Energy (which I intend to review at a later date), and deodorant. They included both a Lemon Burst and a Cherry Blast flavor, which I tried a few weeks ago as well.

Peeking inside...

First of all, taste-wise, the rocks are actually pretty tasty. It's definitely nothing like the Pop Rocks you had as a kid, if you grew up in the 90s like I did, but it's sufficiently sweet and lemon flavored, with just a slight tartness. There is some "vitamin" taste to it, but it's not too noticeable, and the flavoring does its job of covering it up. However, the Cherry flavor does have a bit more prominent vitamin taste, probably due to the cherry flavor not being as strong as the lemon. The popping takes me back to a more innocent time, when the only chance I had to eat Pop Rocks was at the local community pool.

Nutritional Facts

In terms of nutritional value, these rocks aren't bad. I would recommend either using it as a workout supplement rather than as a complete vitamin replacement, as there are some key minerals missing such as Iron, or using it as a boost due to the abundance of B vitamins. Another bummer is that it does contain lactose, so it's not appropriate for vegans nor individuals sensitive to lactose. As a closing note and a serving suggestion, I recommend pouring the vitamins into your mouth, as moisture can make the little pebbles clump and stick to the package. Happy Rocking!

Vita Rocks