Discovering RIO Mints

Mint candies are a big No No No to me. I never liked hot and spicy food or minty stuff. However, just recently I happened to find out that that there is a mint candy in the market that not only looks good, taste good but as well as really good in its own unique way. Well, I guess this candy made a big change in my list of not acceptable food. In fact, it is added in my list of favorite candies. This is the Swiss mint brand Rio Mints which happens to have different flavors in very creative packs. Rio mints unveiled its two new flavors via an exclusive summer fashion event at hip and swanky restaurant/bar Robot.

What makes it more likeable is that it is fat-free, low in calories and contains Xylitol, an ingredient that\ helps prevent tooth decay and reduce plaque accumulation. Really cool ha?!

Rio Mints two new flavors were launched in a hip and swanky restaurant/bar Robot located at Makati Avenue. Hosted by Bianca Valerio, the highlight of the afternoon was a themed fashion show done in collaboration with the School of Fashion and the Arts (SoFA). Opened by Rio Mints Business Unit Manager Joni Ong, the show featured trendy ensembles inspired by the different flavors of Rio Mints, created by select SoFA student designers.

Rio Mints two new flavors - Cool Peach Jasmine and Lychee Juice

During its product launched, Rio Mints group raffled some of today’s hippest lifestyle gadgets—an iPod Nano (8GB), iPod Touch (32GB), and as the top prize, the highly-coveted Samsung Galaxy Tab. Additionally, throughout the afternoon, guests, including myself, were given the chance to get to know Rio Mints a bit more and pick out the flavor that embodies our personality, attitude and lifestyle via the Mint-to-Be booth. I happened to choose Burgundy Grape (because Violet is my favorite color) and Honey Melon (one of my favorite fruit during summer).

Rio Mints Honey Melon flavor

Rio Mints are available at leading retail outlets nationwide.