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ESTOS SON LOS NUEVOS ALFAJORES en ARGENTINA

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The video continues the host’s review of “new alfajores” appearing in Argentina, framed with a playful “world championship” vibe. The host says there are 14 new alfajores being tested (following a previous video that already covered some unusual ones).

They also note a potential marketing issue: some alfajores shown in advertisements or thumbnails don’t actually exist in the real lineup—some were allegedly created only as different cover images.

Main Themes

  • Trend-driven experimentation: Smaller brands and new products try bold concepts, including themed packaging and “premium” positioning. Larger brands may later copy what proves successful.

  • AI/branding as controversy: One alfajor is marketed with heavy “AI-themed” styling, mostly through artwork/branding rather than the recipe. The host jokes it looks like anime-style art and questions whether AI is truly involved.

  • Packaging and build matter: The host repeatedly judges whether each alfajor looks right, has the correct structure, and whether coatings/fillings are messy, too hard, or double-coated in a way that changes the experience.

  • Taste: originality vs. “more of the same”: Several alfajores are criticized as forgettable clones of existing products, while others are praised for better quality, better texture balance, or unusual flavor combinations that actually work.

Highlights of Specific Alfajores (General Reactions)

  • “AI-themed” alfajor: The wrapper sparks controversy. The host uses an AI chat to generate a “standout” flavor idea and argues real innovation shouldn’t just chase AI hype.

  • Churro / “beach smell” alfajor: Presented as an experimental flavor. The host says it falls apart and is very unpleasant, though they acknowledge some people might like it.

  • “Dough” alfajor (compared to Sprint): The host feels it resembles another well-known product, but tastes lower quality and is less satisfying.

  • “Golden” guima/guaym? alfajor: Praised as an improvement over a previously declining product. However, the “white match”-named aspect is considered overly cloying, and there are texture/consistency concerns.

  • “Big-belly” versions (brownie and strawberry):

    • Brownie (gluten-free): Strong dulce de leche flavor, but the host says the brownie flavor is weak.

    • Strawberry: Described as unusual, with two fillings (dulce de leche plus a firm strawberry-like component). The host isn’t convinced by the artificial strawberry flavor.

  • “Heroes of the Homeland” alfajor (national-history themed): Made by a foundation and packaged with historical Argentine figures. The host likes the dulce de leche and says it feels like a competent, functional classic rather than an overhyped gimmick.

  • Hamlet alfajor (cheap/transport famous positioning): Peanut/almond topping. The host finds it hard to categorize as premium and calls it more “cheap-market” than refined.

  • Rasta alfajor (cornstarch version): Described as rich, requiring slow chewing. The host praises the good internal proportions/texture, even if it doesn’t match what they expect from a classic cornstarch-style alfajor.

  • “World champions” official tournament license goat/AFA-themed alfajor: Looks officially branded with a football/world cup theme. The host says it’s “not bad” but isn’t sure it will last in popularity.

  • “Ricky’s” (diet-friendly/restriction-friendly) alfajores: Wheat/milk/soy derivatives are indicated. The host finds them hard to enjoy or mostly forgettable.

  • “Duo” and “Transens” (premium promises):

    • Duo: Considered close to a premium style and surprisingly good.

    • Transens: Strong flavor, but not clearly better or “shining” in the dulce de leche. The host feels it leans on artificial sweetness/flavoring.

Tier List / Final Verdict

By the end, the host updates the tier list using comments from the previous video plus their own tasting today. Their overall conclusion: none of the alfajores truly “wow” them enough to strongly want to repeat.

  • Best / positive placement: Heroes of the Homeland alfajor — placed in “stay” (liked overall despite nationalist theming).

  • Not bad but temporary / limited: Official World Champions (goat) and the Transens-type “premium” ones — seen as not bad but unlikely to last.

  • Forgettable or disliked:

    • The churro alfajor (forgettable)
    • The AI-themed one (may be treated as a “clone” strategy and may not even be real)
    • Some cornstarch/peanut and dietary versions (landing in forgettable or lower quality)

  • Notable mentions:

    • Rasta cornstarch — praised for good internal proportions
    • Gold guima — praised for improved quality over a declining baseline

Speakers (Who Talks in the Video)

  1. Main host / reviewer Speaks throughout the video (sometimes addressing viewers with names like “Rami/Bank”), but no separate distinct speaker is clearly identified by subtitles.

  2. AI assistant (Google Gemini / “Shemini”) Used for a mock conversation to “ask” for an alfajor recipe. The AI’s spoken lines appear as generic prompts like:

    • “Hello… How can I help you today?” and it provides recipe suggestions.

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