Category: Continente Reviews

Continente Mini Magnífico Pistacio Framboesa Review – Raspberry Pistachio Ice Cream Taste Test

8/7/2025

Pistachio is definitely having a moment and I'm here for it. Today we're reviewing pistachio ice cream bars!

Continente Mini Magnifico Pistacio Framboesa Ice Creams

The other week we snagged a box of these raspberry pistachio ice cream bars (minis) from the Portuguese grocery store continente.

This post is part of a series: July Grocery Store Finds & Reviews • Americans in Portugal

Mini Magnifico Pistacio Framboesa Gelados

Mini Ice Creams Are The Cutest

These mini ice creams on a stick are so cute. Each box comes with eight ice creams. The mini size makes them a sensible treat for anyone.

Mini Ice Creams from Continente Grocery Store in Portugal

Continente Mini Magnífico Pistachio Framboesa Ice Cream - Ingredients & Nutrition Facts

You can find the ingredients list both in Portuguese and English on these Pistachio & Raspberry ice cream treats.

Ingredients and Nutrition Facts - Continente Raspberry Pistachio Ice Cream Bars

White Chocolate Dipped, Pistachio Encrusted Ice Cream bar

These ice cream bars are covered in white chocolate and lots of pistachio pieces as you can see!

Continente Mini Magnifico Pistachio Ice Cream | Tasted in Portugal

One bite, everyone knows the rules...

Okay so the first bite was tasty enough, but we all know you need a follow up bite to really see what's happening ;)

First Bite - Mini Magnifico Pistachio Ice Cream White Chocolate + Chopped Pistachios | Portugal Food Blog

Pistachio Ice Cream with Raspberry swirl

Rather than just plain pistachio ice cream, Continente went with a raspberry swirl. You may or may not see it on the first bite, but you will on the second! :)

Pistachio Ice Cream Stick with Raspberry Swirl - Continente Review Blog

Mini Magnífico Pistachio Framboesa Review

Most often when we buy ice creams on a stick like these, they are covered in milk or dark chocolate. For example this name brand popcorn ice cream and it's store brand dupe here.

Whereas this pistachio ice cream was covered in white chocolate. The salty roasted pistachios embedded in the white chocolate added a nice balance as did the raspberry swirl.

Overall we enjoyed the mini magnifico pistachio framboesa ice creams more than these other pistachio ice creams (coming soon).

Bonus points for being adorable and tiny. :)

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Continente Vs Lidl - Sliced Mozzarella Cheese Blind Taste Test

7/25/2025

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We did a side-by-side blind taste test of Mozzarella cheese slices from Continente and from Lidl (Milbona brand) and the results were interesting...

Traveling to Portugal? Expat in Portugal? Check out our Lidl Review Blog + Continente Review Blog

Sliced Mozzarella Cheese - Better at Continente or Lidl?

Both Lidl and Continente have a similar packaging for their cheese slices. A plastic package that does not re-seal. *eyeroll* It's a great way for cheese to get dried out and weird quick.

Side By Side: Continente vs. Lidl Milbona Mozzarella Cheese Taste Test

Continente Queijo Mozzarella

Continente Mozzarella Cheese slices were inconsistently sliced, a sort of square-ish shape, and in this case those indents are just because this slice was on the bottom of the package.

Continente Mozzarella Cheese Slice | Portugal Food Blog

Mozzarella cheese from Continente is soft and creamy with a delicate texture.

Milbona Sliced Mozzarella Cheese from Lidl

The sliced mozzarella at Lidl comes in a round shape and is very flavorful.

Round Mozzarella Cheese Slice From Milbona | Lidl Review Blog

Blind Taste Test Results

In the blind taste test we assumed the creamier cheese with less flavor was Lidl brand and the slice with more robust flavor was Continente's. We preferred the more flavorful slice.

In reality, the more flavorful slice belonged to Lidl's Milbona brand!

Therefore Lidl brand wins this taste off!

Which Mozzarella Cheese Should YOU BUy?

In the grand scheme of things, both of these are nice slices of mozzarella cheese which are tasty to eat on their own and melt well in, say, a grilled cheese sandwich.

After doing this taste test we repurchased Continente's because we happened to be at that grocery store when we needed more mozz. However if we were going to both stores we would pick it up at Lidl instead. :)

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I could Cry - Continente Cookie Wookie Ice Cream Sandwich Review

7/25/2025

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Will a classic chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich from Continente stack up to this chocolate cookie ice cream sandwich?

This post is part of a series: July 2025 European Grocery Store Finds • Expats in Portugal

Continente Cookie Wookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Enter Continente Cookie Wookie Ice Cream Sandwiches - 4 pack. By the way, no, not a star wars themed ice cream sandwich.

Continente Cookie Wookie Pepitas de Chocolate e Gelado

Continente Cookie Wookie Ingredients and Nutrition Facts

Described as "Vanilla flavor ice cream between layers of cookies with chocolate chips", these ice cream sandwiches contain 2.6g of protein per sandwich. It's not Skyr, but it's not nothing. :p

Ingredients and Nutrition Facts - Cookie Wookie Ice Cream Sandwich

Continente Cookie Wookie First Impression

I have high standards for chocolate chip cookies and naturally one lowers said standards for a store brand ice cream sandwich, yet I must admit I am immediately skeptical.

Cookie Wookie Ice Cream Sandwich - Cookie Pic

Ice Cream Overhang

The cookie wookie presents with a bit of ice cream overhang and we can't be mad about that. Ice cream overhang can be like a muffin top - the best part.

The Ice Cream Over-Hang Was The Best Part :'(

It Nearly Brought Me To Tears...

This picture about sums up the Cookie Wookie.

Sad, sad, sad, sad, sadddddd ice cream sandwich experience.

First Bite: Continente Cookie Wookie - Made Us Saddie Waddie

Problems with this ice cream sandwich:

Cookie texture is not bueno. Crumbly and with very mediocre flavor.
The cookie sticks to your fingers in a weird, uncomfortable way. Blech.
Cookie-to-ice-cream ratio is off, especially given the mid-ness of the cookies themselves.

This last point is especially unfortunate because the ice cream actually had decent flavor and thanks to the aforementioned over-hang we could get a taste of it untainted by the crumbly blah-ness of the cookie. Sadly this element is completely lost because of how bad the cookie "bun" is. I hope Continente reworks this product.

Skip This!

Based on the box we bought, we'd say skip the Cookie Wookie at Continente. They have other ice cream products that are much better including this one.

On the other hand, A Very Good Ice Cream Sandwich:

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Continente Skyr Yogurt Taste Test – Equilíbrio Brand Review (3 Flavors)

7/25/2025

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Wondering if Continente's Equilíbrio Skyr Yogurt is worth trying? We taste-tested 3 flavors. Find out which was the clear loser of the bunch ... no pun intended ;)

This post is part of a series: July 2025 European Grocery Store Finds • Expats in Portugal

Continente Skyr High Protein Drinkable Yogurt

What is Skyr?

Skyr is an Icelandic cultured dairy product (like yogurt). It is generally thick and creamy and higher in protein than other dairy products and yogurts. It takes 4 cups of milk to make 1 cup of Skyr, so you can see how concentrated the nutrition becomes.

Continente Equilíbrio Skyr - Ranking Banana, Strawberry, and Forest Fruits Flavors | Portugal Food Blog

How to Pronounce Skyr

Skyr is pronounced "Skeer".

Ranking Continente Skyr Worst to Best

First we will start by saying we love Skyr. It's such a great way to get easy protein (unlike this product) and probiotics in your diet. Between squeeze pouches like these (coming soon) and drinkable versions like these from Continente, we prefer the drinkable option.

How Much Protein?

Each 160g bottle of Continente Skyr contains 11.4g of protein and costs about 52 euro cents!

Worst Skyr Flavor: Banana Flavor

Of the 3 flavors, forest fruits (berries), strawberry, and banana, we agreed that banana was the "least good" flavor. It has that fake banana flavor that threw us back to those popsicles you had when you were a kid that come two together and you split them in half. The fake banana flavor of those. iykyk.

It's overall fine and I would drink the banana flavor again, but if strawberry or frutos do bosque were options, we would always choose them first.

Also, somehow the tang of the cultured dairy product is more pronounced in the banana than the other flavors which is less appealing.

A Classic: Strawberry Skyr

Strawberry is a classic flavor for Skyr or yogurt and you can't go wrong picking up Skyr com aroma Morango at Continente.

The Best Skyr Flavor: Frutos do Bosque

Our favorite flavor of Continente Equilibrio's Skyr product has to be frutos do bosque.

What is frutos do bosque in English?

Frutos do bosque in English is basically "forest fruits". Think delicious berries like strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and so on.

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Continente Ice Cream Review – Menta e Chocolate Flavor Taste Test

7/25/2025

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Continente grocery store in Portugal has it's own brand of ice cream and there are sort of two categories. The standard has a flat lid and the domed lids give the impression of a superior quality ice cream.

The day had come to try Continente's Mint Chocolate Gelado (Ice cream) and we went for the domed lid edition. (The chocolate swirl did me in!)

This post is part of a series: July 2025 European Grocery Store Finds • Expats in Portugal

Continente Menta e Chocolate Gelado (Mint & Chocolate Ice Cream)

The packaging looks impressive with creamy mint ice cream surrounded by chocolate swirls and chocolate shavings.

Continente Menta e Chocolate Gelado | Portugal Food Blog

Expectation Vs. Reality:

First Impressions: I'd say the expectation was realistic! The ice cream looks really creamy, has plenty of chocolate shavings on top, and you can see the chocolate sauce ribbons at every valley.

Mint Chocolate Ice Cream | Continente Review Blog

Continente Menta e Chocolate Ice Cream Review:

From the first scoop this ice cream is a winner. If you like mint ice cream, you'll be happy to find this in your freezer. It is indeed very creamy while the mint flavor is extra refreshing on a hot day.

The chocolate ribbons really only run from the top down the sides, not throughout the center of the ice cream.
Still, I think the amount is acceptable!

Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Review in Portugal | Food & Travel Blog

The chocolate shavings are pretty, but I am always team chocolate swirl/chocolate sauce/fudge in ice cream as opposed to chewing bits of chocolate.

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Migraine Tip: Are you prone to migraines in the heat? Some find eating cold foods can take the edge off. Cold ice cream combined with the cooling effect of mint may give you a blissful bit of relief from your summertime migraine. YMMV, but it's worth a try isn't it? :)

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Looking For A Drink With a Tangy, Tropical Twist? | Compal Manga, Maracuja, Limao Juice Review

7/20/2025

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Compal Manga, Maracujá, Limão Sumo

We recently tried Compal's mango, passionfruit and lemon juice and I've got to say it's a good one.

Mango nectar can be quite thick and viscous as well as very sweet. On the other hand passion fruit is usually a light and tart juice.

That makes the combination of mango and passionfruit a beautiful pairing!

Great to drink on its own, chilled, or as the base of a fruit smoothie (loved it with frozen blueberries) this is a fun juice blend to try while you are in Portugal.

Looking for an easy cocktail idea?

We recently had an anniversary mimosa brunch and I think this mango-passionfruit juice would make a fun twist on a classic mimosa.

Swap out the traditional orange juice for this and see what you think! :)

Compal Sumo de Manga, Maracuja, Limão | Mango, Passionfruit, Lemon Juice

Try something similar

What is Compal Anyway?

Compal is a brand-name in Portugal with a reputation for high quality juices and nectars. You can find it in major grocery stores in Portugal such as Continente, Auchan, and Pingo Doce as well as discount grocery stores like Lidl and Aldi Portugal.

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Matinal Queijo Fresco + Proteina Review - Is The Extra Protein Worth The Cost?

7/20/2025

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Portugal has a love of dairy. You will find aisles of cheeses, yogurts and the like in a Portuguese grocery store.

And for whatever reason, sometimes people with a history of lactose intolerance in the US (hi, it's me!) can consume all manner of dairy in Portugal, problem free. YAY!

Queijo Fresco (Fresh CHeese) Cups

With this wide open door of opportunity and a desire to add some more easily accessible protein into our days, we started grabbing queijo fresco cups, first from the grocery store Lidl and in this case from Continente.

What Does Queijo Fresco Mean?

Queijo Fresco means Fresh Cheese in Portuguese.

These cheeses are typically soft and creamy, almost like a cousin to fresh mozzarella imo. These fresh cheeses come in a cup and you can scoop them out with a spoon or I suppose turn them upside-down and slice them as shown below

Matinal Queijo Fresco + Proteina | High Protein Cheese in Portugal

One day recently we saw that there was an "extra protein" version of the name brand Matinal's queijo fresco at the local continente. Each cup would pack 10g of protein!

Portuguese Fresh Cheese Nutrition Facts

Matinal Queijo Fresco + Proteina Nutrition Information | Portugal Food & Travel Blog

Matinal Queijo Fresco + Proteina Review - Is The Extra Protein Worth The Cost?

In our opinion, no.

You know how sometimes when you make a drink with a protein/nutrition powder it has that gritty taste? You basically think to yourself "This doesn't taste that good, but I'll still drink it because _____" Fill in the blank of whatever benefits you're trying to get from it.

That's how we felt about this product. Sure you are getting a couple extra grams of protein per cup, but at what cost?

Besides the slightly higher monetary cost, you are also paying a higher price in that you loose the smooth and satisfying texture of this fresh cheese and replace it with a grittier, less enjoyable experience. :(

For us, we will stick with the regular fresh cheese cups. They have around 7-8g of protein per cup anyways and actually taste good. :)

What is continente?!

Oh by the way, are you wondering what Continente is? Continente is a Portuguese grocery store, a popular supermarket. It's actually more of a hypermarket. For an American, think of it as a Portuguese Target or Walmart. Closest comparison I can make. The larger locations have a full grocery store as well as beauty, toys, tools, home & garden, clothing, pharmacy, optometrist, and a cafe!

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Continente Magnificos Pipoca e Caramelo Ice Cream Review - Magnum Double Star Chaser Dupe?

7/20/2025

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I'll never forget the first time I had a Magnum Double Star Chaser Ice Cream.

It was a hot summer day in the Algarve, volunteering near a Continente. A young Ukranian man we had recently met was crossing the street toward us. He thought we'd like an ice cream on such a hot day. :)

Not only did that random act of kindness totally make our day, he unknowingly picked one of the most delicious ice creams I had ever had - popcorn and caramel.

Fast forward a couple years and I saw this Continente version and had to try it.

Continente Magníficos - Pipoca e Caramelo

This limited edition ice cream at Continente grocery store in Portugal is clearly trying to compete with the name brand Magnum Double Star Chaser's caramel and popcorn ice cream.

Popcorn and Caramel Ice Cream | Continente Review Blog

Continente Pipoca e Caramelo Ice Cream Ingredients and nutrition facts

Popcorn flavored ice cream with caramel sauce, covered in a milk chocolate coating with crunchy popcorn pieces.

Ingredients in English and Nutrition Facts | Continente Magnificos Pipoca e Caramelo Ice Cream

Is popcorn flavored ice cream good?

Yesssss... All my sweet and salty lovers, this one is for you!

Continente Caramel and Popcorn Ice Cream | Portugal Food Blog

Popcorn Pieces covered in Milk Chocolate

The outside of this ice cream features a milk chocolate shell with crunchy popcorn pieces embedded.

Crunchy Popcorn Pieces Embedded in Milk Chocolate Surrounding Popcorn Flavored Ice Cream

Caramel ribbons

I peeled back the chocolate exterior to show you the caramel ribbons gliding through this popcorn flavored ice cream.

Thin Caramel Ribbons Throughout Popcorn Flavored Ice Cream in Portugal

Continente Magníficos Pipoca e Caramelo Ice Cream Review

If you're looking for a novelty ice cream on a stick flavor this summer and you see a box of pipoca e caramelo ice cream at Continente, go ahead and grab it. Especially if you're a salty/sweet combo lover!

This ice cream is a delight with the sweet/salty contrast and the textural interest of the popcorn, chocolate shell, and the caramel ribbons.

Is it an exact dupe for the Magnum Double Star Chaser? I'd say no, not quite, but it's close. The Double Star Chaser has a very pronounced caramel layer inside the chocolate outer shell, offering a different intensity. (See photos from our Lagos Zoo Visit where I indulged in the double star chaser for a second time - coming soon)

Still, this is a solid product from Continente. :)

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DIY Air Fryer Fish and Chips | Continente Portugal Frozen Battered Fish Review

7/20/2025

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If you're looking for solid Fish and Chips in Algarve, I can recommend Lara's Plaice in Albufeira and The Water Dog in Armacao de Pera. Two very different styles and atmospheres, but both yummy and repeatable.

Unfortunately time, location, and budget won't always permit to go to a fish and chips joint, so the freezer aisle will have to do!

This post is part of a series: Continente Grocery Reviews • Americans in Portugal

Continente Filetes de Pescada com Ovo

We found "fish filets with egg" (filetes de pescada com ovo) at the local Continente and wanted to give them a try in the air fryer.

Filetes de Pescada com Ovo | Continente Review Blog

Continente Battered FIsh Ingredients, Nutrition Facts, and Cooking Instructions:

Ingredients, Cooking Instructions, Nutrition Facts | Continente Egg Battered Fish Fillets

As we were cooking these in the air fryer, we followed the package instructions of cooking the filets without defrosting at 200C (392F) for 11-13 minutes.

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The Result:

The result was a tasty, simple fish sandwich dinner perfect for a busy weeknight meal.

We served it on a long fresh baked Portuguese roll called a cacetinho, or french roll, topped with ketchup and iceburg lettuce. Add some french fries (chips for brits) and you're sorted!

Air Fryer Fish Sandwich | Portugal Food Blog

Okay obv this isn't the same as a true British Fish + Chips and air frying a battered fish fillet is never going to be the same as deep frying, but still this is a solid option for an easy and quick meal. :)

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Continente Mini Magnifico Pistacio Framboesa Ice Creams​

​Mini Ice Creams Are The Cutest

Continente Mini Magnífico Pistachio Framboesa Ice Cream - Ingredients & Nutrition Facts

​White Chocolate Dipped, Pistachio Encrusted Ice Cream bar

One bite, everyone knows the rules...​

Pistachio Ice Cream with Raspberry swirl​

Mini Magnífico Pistachio Framboesa Review

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Sliced Mozzarella Cheese - Better at Continente or Lidl?

Continente Queijo Mozzarella

Milbona Sliced Mozzarella Cheese from Lidl ​

Blind Taste Test Results

Which Mozzarella Cheese Should YOU BUy?

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Continente Cookie Wookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Continente Cookie Wookie Ingredients and Nutrition Facts

Continente Cookie Wookie First Impression

Ice Cream Overhang​

It Nearly Brought Me To Tears...

Problems with this ice cream sandwich:

Skip This!

On the other hand, A Very Good Ice Cream Sandwich:

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​Continente Skyr High Protein Drinkable Yogurt

What is Skyr?

How to Pronounce Skyr

Ranking Continente Skyr Worst to Best

How Much Protein?

Worst Skyr Flavor: Banana Flavor

A Classic: Strawberry Skyr

The Best Skyr Flavor: Frutos do Bosque

What is frutos do bosque in English?

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Continente Menta e Chocolate Gelado (Mint & Chocolate Ice Cream)

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Compal Manga, Maracujá, Limão Sumo

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Queijo Fresco (Fresh CHeese) Cups

What Does Queijo Fresco Mean?

Portuguese Fresh Cheese Nutrition Facts

See also: Best & Worst Fresh Cheese Cups In Portugal (Coming Soon!)

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Continente Magníficos - Pipoca e Caramelo

Continente Pipoca e Caramelo Ice Cream Ingredients and nutrition facts​

Is popcorn flavored ice cream good?​

​Popcorn Pieces covered in Milk Chocolate

Caramel ribbons ​

​​Continente Magníficos Pipoca e Caramelo Ice Cream Review

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Continente Mini Magnifico Pistacio Framboesa Ice Creams

Mini Ice Creams Are The Cutest

White Chocolate Dipped, Pistachio Encrusted Ice Cream bar

One bite, everyone knows the rules...

Pistachio Ice Cream with Raspberry swirl

Milbona Sliced Mozzarella Cheese from Lidl

Ice Cream Overhang

Continente Skyr High Protein Drinkable Yogurt

Continente Pipoca e Caramelo Ice Cream Ingredients and nutrition facts

Is popcorn flavored ice cream good?

Popcorn Pieces covered in Milk Chocolate

Caramel ribbons

Continente Magníficos Pipoca e Caramelo Ice Cream Review

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