Nestle Allens Cheekies

These no longer taste the same as they did even after the name change. They have a nasty bitter aftertaste and the chocolate taste is really muted now. Removing the gelatine makes them feel like I'm chewing a Petri dish. I'm done with Nestle products. Show details

These are not how I remember. The taste and the texture have definitely changed. They used to be firm and chewy and had a chocolate flavour. They are now mushy and taste bland. Will not purchase again. Show details

Utterly disappointed – These reviews go back for years so obviously there will be no return of the once brilliant Chico babies (or redskins). These were my all time favourite lolly. Now just chemical tasting GARBAGE (which is where they belong). Returning from NZ these were on the top of my list (along with space food stix)of "must get again and introduce my children to… Read more

my childhood". These are just horrendous. Allen's lollies were amazing, now black and gold lollies are on par (if not better). WHAT A BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT !!!!

p.s. I didn't even give these to my children. They DO NOT represent the joy of my childhood

A name change to Chico due to racial overtones! – I reckon it's stupid to change the name of a Lollie, it's been called Chicko's since it was first invented leave them the way and the name we know them as. The only thing I see that needs changing is the minds of some of these stupid uneducated snowflakes. Show details

Great lolly, about time the name changed – A perfectly balanced flavour between sugar and cocoa. I will personally eat more of these to make up for all the boomers. I ask for no recompense, except perhaps bariatric surgery in 5 years' time. Show details

This is perfect! Can’t live without it – I don’t understand what all the fuss is about. I’m almost 40 and I don’t remember anything special about what they tasted like before, but I now regard them as one of my favourite sweets. I find many sweets way too sweet and full of artificial tasting fake flavours which leave a bad after taste in the mouth with many getting stuck in the teeth.… Read more

Some I just get sick of after a while. I really enjoy Chicos for just the right amount of sweetness, cocoa flavouring and ideal texture for easy chewing, but not too soft that it would get stuck in my teeth and I can easily finish a whole bag without getting sick of them. I’m curious what they tasted like before, but there are a lot of sweets I enjoyed when I was younger, but no longer enjoy, so perhaps I would prefer them as they are now. Long live Chicos.

Disappointing but Expected – I bought these for the first time in many years today, in the hope that the name change may be aligned to a return to the original recipe. I wonder if this change to a vegan-friendly offering has made a positive difference to their bottom line, because the flavour and texture remain as horrible as ever. I shan't buy them again, and must instead… Read more

cherish the memories of buying them on the way to high school in the 90s, and sneaking them from my desk to nibble during class.

Absolute garbage – So apparently the "gelatine" has been removed.. seems that was the mandatory ingredient to make this snack even remotely palatable. Hard pass now. Show details

The disgusting taste of Allen's Cheekies( Chicos) – I don't know what they have done to the taste of Cheekies/chicos. They have a disgusting chemical taste. Used to buy Chicos regularly. Won't be buying Cheekies again. Best place for them is the bin. Show details

Allen's Cheekies taste like kerosene – I used to love chicos but something has changed and now they have a real chemical taste to them. Can barely taste any chocolate. Whatever Allen's did I wish they'd go back to their old recipe.

I want my money back! – Absolutely terrible taste now. Had to though the new bag away. What is that horrible taste? Marzipan? What a sell out. Totally devo. Please, go back to the original taste. Show details

Horrible – It’s a shame they have changed flavour. They taste very cheap like a home brand. All the lollies have changed and they all taste the same. It’s sad actually as I can’t buy lollies anymore. I love lollies but I won’t eat cheap tasting lollies. I always loved the powder coated large red and green frogs. I miss them so much. Chicos were so yummy and… Read more

it’s a shame that cheekies don’t even come close to a Chico. Sad times actually you can’t buy real lollies anymore. I’m 57 and loved loved loved all Allen’s lollies. But I refuse to buy them anymore. They should change their name from Allen’s too as they aren’t Allen’s

Not good! – Lately , all Aliens lollies are hard , bland with a rubber consistency. Probably why Aliens lollies are regularly on special in the supermarkets! Greed will bite you in the backside ...sooner or later! Just like Arnott's & Cadbury , Aliens is no longer a quality product! Can't make profits if no-one is buying the product! If these multi big… Read more

corporations are obsessed with making as much profit as possible , why not just jack the price up! Don't change the product to the point where it is no longer desirable or recognisable!! Hint hint Cadbury!!

Taste change bland rubber – I have purchased chicos for years. There has been a recent change to taste which is bland not worth buying. They keep mentioning taking out gelatine in 2016 as being the only change. Wrong they do not taste the same I don’t know what the company did probably the usual cost cutting exercise but as a result they do not taste as good . They need to change back to the old flavour. Until then no sale. Show details

What have you done ? – Bought a pack from Coles July 2022. They are harder and no flavour of before. Left a strange taste in my mouth. I got the packet and checked the use by date thinking they were old but definitely not. Won’t buy them ever again. Show details

What happened to chicos – I have been sick and I rarely eat lollies. When I do I love Chico's. It's been that long I didn't even realise they were cheekies now? I wondered if it was because I was unwell that they tasted so very different but my partner agreed. I'm wondering.. maybe they haven't changed any ingredients but maybe one of the ingredients they use have changed… Read more

to another brand etc? Something is absolutely different. It's not horrible, but they're certainly not like they used to be. Probably won't be buying again? I'm only on this forum because I wanted to make sure I wasn't just thinking this due to the mix of a product name change/being unwell! Thanks

Awful – I haven’t bought Chico’s since the name change. Bought some the other day expecting that familiar morish flavour. Not to be. They were tasteless and very bland. Ate a few then threw the rest away. Show details

Why the recipe change? – Chicos/Cheekies used to be a great treat. I would eat them like a salad with Allen's raspberries in a bowl. My partner brought some 'Cheekies' home recently from Aldi. She ate a few in front of the telly, the room was dark, she gave me a couple and I asked "Are these Aldi's copy of Chicos? They're not very good.' She said they were indeed Allen's,… Read more

I didn't believe her. Before we argued, she turned on the light. Wowser, they WERE Allen's. If you read the replies on this site from Allen's employees, they insist the recipe is unchanged. My question is, why do so many of us reviewers find the taste IS different and the texture IS less firm and chewy? We can't all be wrong. Come on guys, keep it real please. I too wouldn't buy this again. I still enjoy their red frogs and snakes though!

What happened to the taste – I use to eat a packet of these a day but the last couple of packets just don’t taste nice and nothing like they should. I have been a long time lover of chicos/cheekies but they may change Show details

Not the same – They’ve lost that chewyness I remember and the flavour isn’t the same Feels like more than a name change So disappointed .. Please bring back the original recipe and I will be back Show details

Garbage, along with their retro party mix YUCK – I know its probably been about 5 or so years since i grabbed some allens lollies... And wow they taste like the cheap junk they used to compete against. They leave a bad taste in your mouth and have no flavour anymore. So yeah, maybe they made them healthier, cut the sugar?? but why? You buy lollies because they ARE sweet and sickly and full of… Read more

sugar!!!! not because they are friggin healthy... What idiot decided to change things at allens? Albeit about 4 or 5 years ago. If i wanted a healthy snack id go buy a lettuce and eat it. bring back the proper allens lollies and put a warning on them for idiots, contains sugar not health food etc... and bring back the bugger sizings, maybe tell the leadership and execs to cut back on their pay rather than directly impacting the consumer.

So bad – I hoped the name change might come with a change to the old formula, but apparently not. Bought a pack today as I was craving them - sad to report I'm still craving them as these are a poor substitute. The texture is awful and the flavour is worse. What a waste of money. Never again. Show details

Disappointing – I have definitely noticed the product recipe change and it certainly does not taste better as others have reviewed. It is such a shame that food companies we grew up with and loved to consume are altering recipes, shrinking the products net weight and increasing the prices all for what I assume is cost cutting but losing a lot of loyal consumers along the way. I used to love Chico’s, but not anymore unfortunately. Show details

Awful, no chocolatey taste at all – Chicos, now cheekies now have an awful marzipan taste. Can't taste that original chocolate flavour. Also they are super soft and not chewy like they used to be. Once a family favourite, we won't buy them anymore. So disappointing. Show details

Another One Bites The Dust – Like Allens other lollies, Chicos also taste terrible. Sometimes they're almost rock hard, other times they are not. Each time they still taste terrible. I suppose they're at least consistent.

Don’t taste the same – Allen’s lollies used to be a favourite now they all taste the same, too soft like the cheap brands. I won’t be buying anymore. A real disappointment, a real loss.  Show details

No Taste.....Waste of money – Just an observation on most of Allen’s sweets bags.... They don’t taste like they used too !! Chico’s taste like soap...the killer pythons are flat and skinny again no taste. Milk bottles forget those they are hard and have no taste. I will not be purchasing any Allen’s sweets again ! Show details

What happened – Purchased Chico’s for a trip on the Ghan, threw them away, used to love them as a kid, why oh why would they change the recipe, won’t be buying them again Show details