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: Masala Country: Pakistan When Seen: September 2023 In a Bite: Salty and eggy with a scent of cumin In a Haiku: Might not be magic. Yet, its egginess prevails. Cumin hits your nose. Origin Story: Keeping with their humble naming traditions, the Lay’s Flavor Department opted for the simpler Masala moniker, unlike their colleagues …
Flavor: Yogurt & Herb Country: Pakistan When Seen: September 2023 In a Bite: Mildly creamy with a faint hint of herbs In a Haiku: Try to guess which herb. Only expert tongues can tell. Are you among them? Origin Story: Unlike their colleagues in Jordan, who opted to cram in a bunch of herbs along …
Flavor: Chili Crab Country: Thailand When Seen: November 2022 In a Bite: Like roasted chili paste with sweet and fishy notes In a Haiku: Crab goes in the pot. Followed by broth and chili. Open bag, don’t stew. Origin Story: When wealthy and Instagram famous–or aspiring–Thais go to Singapore, the one stop they all have …
Flavor: Barbecue 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: Time for the meatstick. With some grilled veggies there too. Time machine, blast off. Origin Story: Long-time readers of LATW know that we tend to avoid posting flavors …
Flavor: Sea Salt Country: China When Seen: February 2022 In a Bite: Untasted, but we have a good guess In a Haiku: Not just any salt. The finest salt from the sea. Sea-soned with great care. Origin Story: You might be asking yourself, how is this flavor any different than the Classic salted flavor? But …
Flavor: Mediterranean Olive Oil Country: France When Seen: April 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Just olive oil. Rich, smooth, and aromatic. Like a day in Nice. Origin Story: The Lay’s Flavor Department in France loves simple, yet exquisite flavors, as …
Flavor: Nature Country: France When Seen: April 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: A simple classic. Only oven baked potato; and a bit of salt. Origin Story: The French love natural food. Hold the processed GMOs, please! This flavor is simple …
Flavor: Honey Barbecue Country: USA When Seen: March 2023 In a Bite: Smokey and sweet with a bit of tang In a Haiku: Bees work hard for you. Barbecue for the sweet tooth. Thanks pollinators. Origin Story: Americans love barbecue sauce, with some estimates claiming that over 80% of Americans use some form of barbecue …
Flavor: Fried Chicken Wings & Sriracha Sauce Country: Thailand When Seen: February 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Sour, sweet, spicy. Paired with salty, greasy wings. Complex, yet simple. Origin Story: The original Sriracha sauce can trace its origins to Thailand …
Flavor: Finger Licking Braised Pork Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: February 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Stewed in wine and spice. With succulent pork belly. Ask Bill Valentine. Origin Story: Hong Shao Rou, or braised pork, is classic …