The Return of Hydrox! I could never understand the 'why' of why this product was discontinued. It tasted far better than Oreos, and was less expensive. So, if you are a diehard Hydrox...

2Dragons Loc: The Back of Beyond

I could never understand the 'why' of why this product was discontinued. It tasted far better than Oreos, and was less expensive. So, if you are a diehard Hydrox lover, check to see if your local supermarket is stocking Hydrox. (Could never quite understand why they gave such a great product, such and unappetizing name?)
http://www.grubstreet.com/2015/09/hydrox-return-september.html

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Hmmmm,I didn't like the Hydrox at all. Always thought it was a cheap imitation,but in retrospect,maybe the name contributed.

Keldon Loc: Yukon, B.C.

Hydrox actually came first, it was Oreos that were the imitation.

DaveO wrote:

Hmmmm,I didn't like the Hydrox at all. Always thought it was a cheap imitation,but in retrospect,maybe the name contributed.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Keldon wrote:

Hydrox actually came first, it was Oreos that were the imitation.

Interesting,thanks!

hlmichel Loc: New Hope, Minnesota

I remember the commercial, but I don't remember the taste of the cookie....

Do yourself a favor, say hello to flavor, say hello to me the drox! Hydrox!"

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

:lol: :lol:

SmittyOne Loc: California

DaveO wrote:

Hmmmm,I didn't like the Hydrox at all. Always thought it was a cheap imitation,but in retrospect,maybe the name contributed.

I loved 'em. Never did quite like Oreo, just not the same taste nor crunch. Glad they are coming back, will be in line to get some.

lev29 Loc: Born and living in MA.

Keldon wrote:

Hydrox actually came first, it was Oreos that were the imitation.

Yeah, but I still agree with DaveO's taste. I always thought of Hydrox as a cheap imitation. I'm no expert on the history of business, but I wager that to the buying public, the Oreo cookie had both superior texture and taste compared with Hydrox, and that's why Hydrox went extinct, not because of better marketing or some dirty trick by Nabisco.

Carl D Loc: Albemarle, NC.

I always liked Hydrox better, Thanks for the info I'll watching in the supermarket.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

From WIKI:

Hydrox is the brand name for the creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookie manufactured by Leaf Brands. It debuted in 1908, was originally manufactured by Sunshine (later Sunshine Biscuits) and was sold for over ninety years.[1] The similar Oreo cookie, introduced later, in 1912, was inspired by the Hydrox, however the Oreo eventually exceeded it in popularity which resulted in the Hydrox coming to be perceived as a knockoff.[2] The Hydrox was largely discontinued in 1999 after Sunshine was acquired by Keebler, who would later be acquired by Kellogg's. In September 2015 the product was re-introduced by Leaf Brands. Compared to Oreos, Hydrox cookies have a tangy, less-sweet filling and a crunchier cookie that gets less soggy in milk.[3]

Jazztrader

The biggest problem with Hydrox is the name. Sounds like some kind of cheap laundry bleach :)

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

2Dragons wrote:

I could never understand the 'why' of why this product was discontinued. It tasted far better than Oreos, and was less expensive. So, if you are a diehard Hydrox lover, check to see if your local supermarket is stocking Hydrox. (Could never quite understand why they gave such a great product, such and unappetizing name?)
http://www.grubstreet.com/2015/09/hydrox-return-september.html

I look forward to its arrival on supermarket shelves.

Brucej67 Loc: Cary, NC

I worked for Nabisco for over 25 years and never knew this. I had always thought Nabisco was the first to come up with it. When I worked for Nabisco I toured one of the baking plants and tasted Oreo cookie right of the assembly line and it tastes different than what you buy in packages in the store.

346pak Loc: Texas

Great news! I always loved those cookies.

boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

2Dragons wrote:

I could never understand the 'why' of why this product was discontinued. It tasted far better than Oreos, and was less expensive. So, if you are a diehard Hydrox lover, check to see if your local supermarket is stocking Hydrox. (Could never quite understand why they gave such a great product, such and unappetizing name?)
http://www.grubstreet.com/2015/09/hydrox-return-september.html

My fave is still Mallowmars