A romantic curry on Valentines Day?!

A romantic curry on Valentines Day?! Fear not! New survey proves we are tolerant of exotic smells and tastes in those close-up moments! In a Streps survey released today 1) , only 6% of the UK population voted curry as a nasty niff when it came to that all-important "kissing moment" for Valentine's Day. The worst offender was the taste of tobacco, closely followed by onion / garlic flavours (33%). It all goes to show that with curry fast becoming the nation's favourite dish - we are equally enamoured with the smells these exotic foods leave behind in our mouths! As a nation, we are becoming more interested in new flavours, borne out by the increasing appeal of exotic tastes and the choice of new food products available in the supermarkets. New Streps (herbal drops from the makers of Strepsils) continue this trend with a range of exciting flavour combinations including Lemon, Honey and Propolis 2) , Wild Berry and Aloe Vera, and Menthol, Eucalyptus and Tea Tree - all weird and wonderful ingredients and sugar free for a guilt free treat! A unique blend of herbal and fruit extracts, in three tasty and refreshing flavour combo's Streps are perfect for your handbag, rucksack, gym locker, pocket or desk drawer. In fact anywhere you might spy a potential partner you need to 'pucker up' for! So go on ... pucker up with confidence!! - Ends - Note to Editors: Streps are available from all leading chemists, CTN's, supermarkets, petrol stations and grocery outlets. RRP£1.19 WILD BERRY AND ALOE VERA - a burst of fruitiness with aloe vera to soothe and refresh. Berries - Cranberries grow on a slender, trailing North American shrub and contain Vitamins A and C. Aloe Vera - Renowned for its moisturising properties, the thick, clear gel inside the leaves contains over 75 beneficial compounds. LEMON, HONEY AND PROPOLIS - soothing honey and propolis combined with zesty lemon. Lemon - One medium lemon has 18 calories, no fat or cholesterol and is a great source of Vitamin C. Honey - Bees may travel as far as 55,000 miles and visit more than two million flowers to gather enough nectar to make just a pound of honey. Propolis - A sticky resin, which seeps from the buds of certain trees. Bees gather it and use it to reinforce and protect the hive. Man has also found propolis to be beneficial through the centuries. MENTHOL, EUCALYPTUS AND TEA TREE - a burst of tea tree, eucalyptus and refreshing menthol all in one go! Menthol - Menthol is a compound obtained from peppermint oil, which is refreshing and is also reputed to have breath freshening properties. Eucalyptus -The first Eucalypt was introduced into Britain in 1774 at Kew. It came from seed collected by Tobias Furneaux at Adventure Bay, Australia on Captain Cook's second voyage of 1773. Tea Tree - An active and efficient product with proven anti-septic properties. It is nature's strongest anti-septic and is derived from the leaves of the Melaleuca Alternifolia bush in a small area of New South Wales, Australia. For further information, samples or photography, please contact: Juliette Stelling / Lucy Jones Hill & Knowlton Streps Press Office T: 020 7413 3036 / 020 7413 3723 Email: jstelling@hillandknowlton.com / ljones@hillandknowlton.com Omnibus Access Surveys, BMRB International Ltd. 2002. See Note to Editors for key to ingredients! ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net The following files are available for download: http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2002/02/13/20020213BIT01100/bit0001.doc http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2002/02/13/20020213BIT01100/bit0001.pdf