6 Scrumptious Junk Food Subscription Boxes

Technically speaking, the term junk food generally refers to food with little to no nutritional value. Junk food also tends to be high in fat, calories, sugar, and salt. Though junk food has a bad rap, which is deserved, most of us still love to indulge from time to time. Junk food subscription boxes are based on that idea.

Junk food has been around for centuries, but over time, especially during the 20th century, the junk food industry has exploded. The 20th century saw mass-produced food with cheap artificial ingredients, making it even more accessible to the masses.

So why do we indulge in foods we know aren't great for us? The obvious reason is that it tastes good, but the less apparent reason is that most junk food releases endorphins in our brains. Endorphins are the feel-good hormones released in our brains.

However, some types of so-called junk food can actually be quite good for us. For example, dark chocolate is filled with polyphenols, nuts are rich in healthy fats, antioxidants, and phytosterols, and popcorn is a good source of fiber.

Potato chips, while they aren't the best choice, are full of potassium. And, while candy doesn't offer many nutrients, a study from Harvard found that those who eat a moderate amount of candy live longer.

So though your doctor may not recommend eating junk food, eating some junk food in moderation may not be too bad for you. One way to still enjoy yet limit your junk food intake is to sign up for junk food of the month subscription box.

Junk food subscription boxes are perfect for any junk food enthusiast as they come in various options like international flavors, salty snacks, candy, and chocolate.

Whatever your junk food preferences are, there is a junk food box for you, and it is conveniently delivered to your door.

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Junk Food Subscription Boxes

• Try The World
• Snack Sack
• Try Treats
• Candy Club
• Something Snacks
• Mystery Chocolate Box

Try The World

Try The World is a great way to get your junk food fix through international gourmet snacks. Try the world works with top chefs to help select the various snacks included in each of the subscription boxes.

With a Try The World snack subscription box, you can expect to receive premium authentic snacks sourced directly from that month's chosen country.

Try the World offers three different subscription boxes:

• Countries: A new country each month
• Snacks: The best snacks on earth
• Pantry: International pantry staples

The Snack of the Month Subscription box includes 6 snacks from 6 different countries. The snacks included are a variety of salty and sweet snack options. The snacks included are all from small-batch artisanal businesses.

The snack subscription box is available in four duration options:

• Month-to-month for $19 per box
• 3-month prepay for $17 per box
• 6-month prepay for $16 per box
• 12-month prepay for $15 per box

Shipping is included in the prices of the snack boxes above. Some of the snacks you may find in your box include Palets butter cookies, dried berries covered in yogurt, fruit snacks, licorice, macaroons, and gummies.

Snack Sack

Snack Sack is a monthly junk food subscription company that provides you with delicious snacks. What makes Snack Sack unique is that their snacks are specially designed to be yummy but nutritious, putting a new spin on snacking.

Though the Snack Sack has switched your favorite traditional junk food with more nutritious options, you won't miss the extra salt, fats, and sugars since these have been replaced with healthy fats, spices, and natural flavors.

The Snack Sack is tailored to your tastes and snacking habits. When you sign up for their subscription snack box, you can choose between the Classic Snack Sack, Vegan Snack Sack, and Gluten-Free Snack Sack.

Then you can choose the term length between month-to-month, 3, 6, or 12- month prepaid subscription. Prices start at $24.95 per month for the month-to-month plan. All subscriptions come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Every Snack Sack box comes with 11-15 unique snacks. Snack boxes are sent using USPS. They are shipped out on the 18th of each month and will arrive within 2-3 days. The cost of shipping is included in your Snack Sack box.

Try Treats

Try Treats, founded by Roger, is another international treat subscription box. Try Treats works with volunteer “Grandmas” who aid disabled employees that work in the warehouse through Hope Services.

There are two different subscription box options:

• Standard Box – 5+ snacks per box per month
• Premium Box – 10+ snacks per box per month

Each month the subscription box will contain various treats from a single country, with every month being different.

Each of the subscriptions is available in 3 subscription terms 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months.

The junk food subscription boxes include various international snacks like crackers, cookies, candy, chips, chocolate, and more, but it does not include any form of liquid.

In addition to the snacks, each box will include an information card detailing the snacks, such as their country of origin and nutritional information, including allergens.

Free shipping is included within the US, and international shipping charges are subsidized to help offset part of the cost. The first shipment is sent out within 4 days of the initial order; then, all subsequent shipments go out on the 8th of the month.

Candy Club

Candy Club was founded by candy lovers who search the world over for the best candies to include in their club. After finding premium candies, they curate and ship the candy boxes conveniently to your door. The Candy Club partners with small artisans candy producers, ensuring Candy Club members enjoy an astonishing variety of exceptional candies every month.

There are two Candy Club plans to choose from:

• Fun Box – Six 6-ounce candy cups starting at $29.99 per month + shipping
• Party Box – Six 13-ounce candy cups starting at $39.99 per month + shipping

Each shipment includes a variety of fresh, high-quality candies; some of the candies you might see in one of you candy subscription boxes include Tiny Tart Beats, Peach Penguins, Rainbow Sun Seeds, Dark Chocolate Mini-Mels, Gummy Dinos, Sour Gummies, Cappuccino Biscotti Bites, and Chocolate Malted Milk Balls.

All of the subscription boxes are set up on a month-to-month term that can be canceled anytime.

Something Snacks

Something Snacks is a snack subscription box company that provides a mix of traditional and new snack varieties each month. Each box contains a combination of salty, sweet, and international options.

Something Snacks has three plans to choose from:

• Monthly Adventure for $15.50 per month
• 6-month prepay for $79 per six months
• 12-month prepay for $156 per year

All of the boxes contain 7 snacks each month and shipping is included in the subscription price. Some of the snacks you might find in your snack subscription box include Stacy's Pita Chips, Bugles, Tropical Chips, Red Velvet Cookies, Fudge Barr, Cheese Straws, Emily's Nuts and Fruits, and Filled Wafer Cookies.

All snack boxes are shipped, using USPS, on the 15th of each month and can be expected to arrive around the 20th.

Mystery Chocolate Box

Mystery Chocolate Box started as a fun game played by the founders as they searched local candy stores and chocolatiers for unique and fun chocolate flavors. They would hold mystery chocolate tasting parties, which were well received and inspired them to transition their chocolate hobby into a business.

The Mystery Chocolate Box offers individual chocolate bars for sale. Some of the fun flavors you can find on their online store includes:

• 60% Dark-Milk Chocolate with Passion Fruit by Manoa Chocolate
• Dark Chocolate with Cherries & Pecans by Seattle Chocolate
• 40% White Coconut Chocolate with Raspberries by Moksha Chocolate
• Dark Chocolate with Sea Buckthorn & Salted Caramel by Fazer Nordi
• Milk Chocolate with Pumpkin Spice Latte Truffle by Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate
• Bananas Foster 66% Dark Chocolate by Raaka Chocolate

The Mystery Chocolate Box company includes premium artisan-style chocolates in each box. For each of the Mystery Chocolate Boxes sold, the company donates two meals, one in the US and one internationally, to fight world hunger.

Unlike traditional chocolate bars, these bars are packaged in ornate wrappers without any description of what's inside, which is where the “mystery” part comes in. Each month as you enjoy the different chocolate bars, you can also guess each bar's flavors.

The Mystery Chocolate box subscription is perfect for families to put a twist on game night, chocolate lovers that enjoy surprises, or for the office to add a bit of fun to the workday.

There are two subscriptions available: Regular and Allergy-Free. The Allergy-Free subscription focuses on dark chocolate only and the chocolate is free from the top 14 major allergens

Both subscriptions are available in 3 different term options: 3 months for $56.95, 6 months for $107.95, and 12 months for $204.95.

The chocolate bars included in the subscription boxes are all full size bars.

The above chocolate box prices do not include shipping and handling.