Kraft’s Unusual Flavor Combination
Some combinations are best left unexplored. In this case, it seems mixing Kraft’s classic macaroni and cheese flavor with cream soda may not have been the best idea.
Initially, there may have been hopes of a fun collaboration, perhaps something along the lines of Cheetos or Doritos paired with pasta. But Kraft surprised everyone with a different route: cream soda.
A Unique Taste Experience
Kraft recently introduced a limited-edition drink called KD x Solly’s Cream Soda, where “KD” stands for Kraft Dinner, the beloved Canadian term for their mac and cheese.
The idea of a sweet cream soda infused with a hint of mac and cheese flavor might sound intriguing. A team from Blaze News decided to give it a shot.
Upon pouring, the soda’s bright orange color doesn’t reveal much about its taste. In fact, it looks like a mix between a fruity juice or maybe something quite unfortunate from a medicine cabinet.
The aroma is initially promising, featuring hints of cheesy goodness with a distinct cheddar scent. Yet, the flavor experience diverges quickly: it leans heavily on citrus, with only a whisper of the familiar cream soda vanilla coming through.
Sadly, the cheesy notes largely fade away once consumed. The taste doesn’t resemble a gourmet nacho platter but more like a diluted drink that’s been sitting out for too long.
After a few sips, one reporter humorously suggested the drink might lead to a regrettable outcome if consumed too much, stating, “It has no flavor at the end,” describing the experience as immediate yet jarring.
Mixed Reviews
One anonymous review noted, “It’s not horrible, but it’s horrible; you could drink one can.” He claimed it was possible to finish an entire can without feeling ill, which—let’s be honest—might not be the best recommendation.
Others echoed similar sentiments, with one commenter on Reddit comparing it to a probiotic drink rather than something you’d expect from a soda, stating it lacked sweetness and had more of a yogurt smell than anything one would anticipate from soda.
A Cautionary Tale
Meanwhile, food critic Dan Clapson approached the flavor with a more tempered reaction. He mentioned the absence of actual cheese ingredients while also deeming the drink “surprisingly drinkable.” It’s more palatable than expected—though that’s a low bar to clear.
If you’re curious, you might also consider a DIY version: just mix a can of cream soda with some mac and cheese powder—no need to purchase a can of this concoction.
In terms of overall reception, it seems like many might be better off just leaving this one on the shelves. The experiment got a rating of 2.4 out of 10.
