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The best and worst snacks according to a Minnesota-based junk food aficionado

October 24, 2017 at 4:59PM
How a St. Paul fitness buff, Ben Passer, turned his junk food obsession into a role as an instagram influencer who feeds the Internet's ever-growing need for more. Ben Passer, creator of Snack Cellar on Instagram. [ Star Tribune Photo by Tom Wallace Extra INFO:1004677912 - SNACK102517
Ben Passer counts pumpkin spice Cheerios on his best snack list. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The best

Pumpkin pie Talenti gelato: "It really embodies the taste of pumpkin pie."

Dunkin' Donuts Mocha Oreos: "But the original Oreos are a perfect '10.' "

Pumpkin spice Cheerios: "Lots of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves among the classic oaty flavor."

Original Chex Mix: "They remind me of my childhood. They're nostalgia in a bag."

The worst

Swedish Fish Oreos: "Tasted like cough syrup."

Jolly Rancher Pop-Tarts: "They were true to their flavor, but the problem is they taste like Jolly Ranchers."

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