A journey through the many flavors of Lay's from the four corners of the globe
A journey through the many flavors of Lay's from the four corners of the globe
Flavor: Sweet Southern Heat Barbecue Country: USA When Seen: July 2019 In a Bite: Sweet BBQ flavor up front, with a hit of spiciness towards the end. In a Haiku: Sweet on your tongue’s tip. A spicy tickle follows. Barbecue reborn. Origin Story: Southerners love their BBQ and their sweets. No wonder 4 of the …
Flavor: Salsa Country: Taiwan When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Take Aztec flavors. Sprinkle on Incan tubers. Salsa chip, reborn. Origin Story: Unaware of the fact that salsa is normally best paired with corn chips, the Flavor Department …
Flavor: Pizza Country: Netherlands When Seen: July 2019 In a Bite: We’re told it tastes just like pizza, albeit in a milder flavor. In a Haiku: Neopolitans; might say fanculo! to these; pizzas in chip form. Origin Story: If you didn’t know any better, you might think that this flavor is actually a misprint, since …
Flavor: Cheese & Onion Country: France When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Grab your toothbrush for; A taste of Britain in France. Savor, reek and brush. Origin Story: This flavor appears to be part of Lay’s France’s ‘inspired …
Flavor: Shrimp Tom Yum Country: Thailand When Seen: July 2019 In a Bite: Tangy and salty, but missing the spicy notes that are normally found in actual tom yum soup. In a Haiku: Like a Tony Jaa; kick in the mouth of sour. But where’s the chili? Origin Story: Like green curry, shrimp tom yum …
Flavor: Green Curry Country: Thailand When Seen: July 2019 In a Bite: Salty with a mysterious herb flavor, with no similarity to the actual taste of green curry. In a Haiku: Craving green curry. These chips will leave you thinking. Are taste buds broken? Origin Story: When the Lay’s flavor department decided to launch their …
Flavor: Boca Bits – Cortezas de Trigo (Wheat Bark) Country: Spain When Seen: June 2019 In a Bite: Like crunchy air. Perfect for those looking for a crunch without the inconvenience of flavor. In a Haiku: Mouth off Styrofoam. Faux pork rinds en su boca. Air with calories. Origin Story: Tired of seeing their colleagues …
Flavor: Kyushu Seaweed Country: Taiwan When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Kyushu, kyush-me — Say; it for always, that’s the way; it should be — Seaweed. Origin Story: Apparently Nori seaweed just wasn’t good enough for Taiwanese consumers, …
Flavor: Swiss Cheese Country: Singapore When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: We’ve told they have a mild cheese flavor, and not too salty. In a Haiku: Rappers know what’s up. Got the money and the cheese. Offshore in your mouth. Origin Story: The Swiss and Singaporeans have long had a common interest in offshore …
Flavor: Blueberry Country: China When Seen: circa 2009 In a Bite: As reported to us by our trusted taster, “Utterly dreadful. Ate one, cringed, and threw the bag away.” In a Haiku: Careful Violet! Willy Wonka’s in China. This time chips, not gum. Origin Story: As the Great Recession wreaked havoc on the global economy, …