Selecta Chocolate Truffle Ice Cream
I haven't cooked anything in weeks. It's been busy at work as we are preparing for something big, and this week is the climax of everything. To compensate, I have eaten a lot though, but not the kinds I really want to eat, though me and my friends at work still dabble in the occasional pigging out if only to let loose after a tough tough day. Other than that it's unhealthy junk food and a lot of bad cafeteria food. Case in point: I ate a tub of Selecta's Chocolate Truffle Ice Cream.
Selecta is advertising everywhere that their gold premium selection are the masterpieces of renowned Filipino chefs Sau Del Rosario, Rolando Laudico and J Gamboa. I've tried all three and am not really impressed considering Selecta started out really great as an ice cream and that their quality has declined ever since they were bought by a big conglomerate. But given how bad Selecta has been, these new flavors will do.
I am particularly drawn to the Chocolate Truffle Ice Cream, attached to Chef Rolando Laudico's name. It has an overzealous amount of chocolate truffles in it, and you get chewy chunks of it with almost every dip of the spoon. It's a great texture: it's still powdery and fine and its chunky and chewy. As for flavor, the truffles are ok but a little more bitterness wouldn't hurt. Then again, it's a commercial product and maybe making it bitter wouldn't make it as commercially viable. The ice cream base leaves a lot to be desired though. It's plain and doesn't really add any depth to the chocolate truffles. The worst part about Selecta is the price: this 800ml tub costs P160--a lot more than the usual ice cream. I'm not sure if it's worth all that much, but given how hot it is, you can always use some blinders to ignore the price. So if you're tired and hot, you can finish an entire tub in one sitting:
What can I say? The weather has given me an excuse to indulge in more guiltier pleasures than necessary.
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Have you tried "Arce Dairy", I like them better, more like the old "Selecta". Awesome blog you have here!
Thanks Alisa,
If I'm not mistaken, Arce is the old Selecta.
I recently tried the Hazelnut Brownie flavor. It was like eating a frozen, somewhat bland-ish jar of Nutella and I was hoping for at least a few chunky bits of hazelnut. Alas, it wasn't the case.
Theobroma at the Festival Supermall does better premium ice cream, though. Why don't you give it a shot one of these days? Take it from me: the bittersweet chocolate is properly more bitter than sweet and the hazelnut is loaded with nuts. A tad pricey, but so worth it.
Their GOLD Series is sinfully delightful. Also love their Hazelnut Brownie.
andaming reklamo naubos naman ang isang tub. hahahahahahahaha!!!!
salamat sa supalpal jerome :p my addictions have changed: halo-halo na ang pinagdidiskitahan ko ngayon :)
Wow! This looks so yummy.. :) I will gonna buy one tomorrow.. This made me crave for ice cream.. lol
Wow! This looks so yummy...I tried all the 3 flavors and i love the hazelnut brownie. I fing the chocolate truffles too bitter for my taste. The barry strawberry is just okay. Your picture med me hungry. My mouth is watering—amazing photo! So going to try this. thanks for the wonderful entry.
Hey Joseph! Got thru your site via foodbuzz... Liked your blog and I think I'll visit here more often. Your photo shots are cool! Can we link up with each other? My URL add: http://ilonggoLIVINGinCanada.com
BTW, I'm wondering if Chocolate Truffle is available here in Ontario. I prefer Selecta brand over Magnolia. For one good reason, their ice creams are firmer than Magnolia! Not to mention crazzy flavours!!!
Hi Lee, Glad you enjoyed this blog even if it's in dire need of an update. Added your link and you can see it somewhere on the right side of the main page. When you come back to Manila, try Arce Dairy. Hands down, it's the best commercial ice cream in town.
Hey Joseph! Your blog has a "classic touch" look! Thanks for linking up with me, and, FOR SURE, I'll gonna try Arce Dairy next year. Do they export their product? Is it a brand new ice cream-of-a kind? Am not so up-to-date with stuff there, so pardon me! I'll take your word for it, though: "the best commercial ice cream in town" huh!!!
Hey Joseph, guess what? I checked my favourite Chinese grocery store here last week. Am I lucky or what, because they carry ARCE DAIRY!!!! I grabbed two tins, one chocolate and the other Mantecado (Manila Vanilla ) flavors. They're comparable with Selecta brand a to quality of taste and consistency. Blogged about it already and thanks!
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