katz toaster pastries - strawberry

OK, the bottom of the box says "Version 1", and so apparently they're just beta tasting these, which makes me lol. Like many gluten free products, these are odd ducks. First of all, there's 4 in a box, and I mean 4, not 4 packs of two. A package has just a single solitary pastry. Pastry is a good name for these, since they are quite soft and flaky and floury. I kind of like that, but the filling is too sweet by half, so I don't love the vibe. It's not at all a good Pop Tart dupe (sorry gluten free kiddos), but Pop Tarts aren't very good anyway, and these are kind of a fun floury snack in their own right. Maybe. I'm curious about Version 2!

Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 6/10

Katz Gluten Free Glazed Chocolate Donut Holes

Man, I really love desserts and Asian food, and it's darn hard to find (non-homemade) versions of those things that are nut-free. Of course, a Gluten Free option like this is often your best bet, and of course, gluten free things are nasty. (Or maybe just: frozen donut holes are nasty). So rating these among "food", these are weirdly corny and not great. But considering my options, I'd say they're pretty solidly "OK". 19 seconds to cook 6 of 'em is about right, and that's a somewhat satisfying little treat. Somewhat. Coating is good.

Overall
Cost: 4/10
Taste: 6/10

Katz Cinnamon Donuts

These were quite good for a gluten-free dough dessert. They did have a weird floppy texture though. Either floppy or frozen, you choose. I think heating for about 25 seconds worked best. They had a less corny taste than the donut holes, and the cinnamon sugar coating was copious, oily, and tasty. 

Overall
Cost: 4/10
Taste: 7/10

Katz Glazed Donut Holes

I had seen these in my local grocery store's freezer case before covid, but they're gluten free (and expensive, and frozen) so I assumed they'd be pretty gross. But I was sad and desperate one day, so I got them anyhow. They were better than I expected, but definitely "weird". They have great glaze on them, and a decent texture, but unfortunately taste (and smell) exactly like a corn dog, I assume because the flour is corn flour and not wheat flour. I do love mini corn dogs, but not when I'm looking for a donut "dupe". Still, good to eat, and I would get them again.

Overall
Cost: 4/10
Taste: 7/10