Calamansi is a citrus popular in the Philippines. Its main thing is being very VERY sour, and in that aspect this sorbet definitely hits those notes. This sorbet is very overpoweringly sour and bitter. In fact, it leaves a sort of bitter aftertaste in my mouth. I’ve never had anything like it!
Unfortunately, it loses me a little because I can’t taste any mango. All I taste is calamansi. I get slight hints of sweetness occasionally which may be the mango, but it’s hard to tell.
This definitely isn’t a sorbet for everyone. If you don’t like bitter flavors, this won’t be enjoyable for you. If you’re a calamansi super-fan, you should definitely try this. As with most Trader Joe’s ice cream this is seasonal, so try it while you can!
by FishyRaisin668
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Thanks for the review! This one doesn’t sound like it’s for me. I have been trying some sorbets/sherbets lately and enjoying them, but nothing has been super-sour. So good to know about this one. I picked up the Häagen-Dazs mango sorbet but have not tried it yet (love the passion fruit and sweet pear one).