Monde's Voice in the Competition

When a product becomes a hit in the market, its competitors are never far behind. They make their own version and brand of the product and try to outdo other players in the market. I remember Monde having an aggressive marketing campaign during its initial launch, yet I cannot say for certain which company was the first in creating this innovative snack. So far Rebisco is the only company that has an answer for Monde's wafer sandwich and with Combi's previous review, it's time to judge Voice Combo.

In terms of taste, Voice is pretty good. Each bite bursts with the sweet flavor of strawberry. Unlike Rebisco Combi which has one flavor only, Monde has released other varieties of the wafer sandwich. If I'm not mistaken, Voice is also available in butter cream and chocolate. At Php 36 for a 10-pack set, it is cheaper than Combi but it is considerably smaller in size. Despite these positive points, Voice still has its drawbacks.

The biscuit's texture is absolutely brittle. The cracker easily crumbles when a small amount of pressure is applied. It's best to eat Voice by the sink or over a plate since each bite scatters crumbs everywhere. In a word, it is a messy eating experience. The most frustrating part of the experience is opening the sandwich pack. The packaging is lined with a thin film of tough clear plastic which takes me forever to tear open. This is an annoying combination of packaging and product because when I tear open the pack with the necessary violent force, I destroy the brittle crackers in the process. Does anyone else have this kind of experience?

For an overall evaluation, I would say that Voice Combo Sandwich is a product decent enough for snacks and sharing with friends. But I recommend this product more to those with the patience and strength to tear open that blasted plastic seal. Probably it's best not to try this food when you are already weak from hunger.