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: Tomato Ketchup Country: Jordan When Seen: January 2022 In a Bite: Sweet tomato flavor with notes of onion, garlic, and balsamic vinegar In a Haiku: The perfect topping; for a fresh flame-grilled burger. Go fire up that grill! Origin Story: While ketchup may seem to some to be a universally standard flavor, anyone who …
Flavor: Flamin’ Hot Lime Country: Jordan When Seen: May 2022 In a Bite: Like fermented citrus hot sauce In a Haiku: Turn up the sour. Pair it with a cayenne powder. Perfect tongue tingler. Origin Story: This one is as simple as they come. The Lay’s Flavor Department wanted to turn up the face puckering …
Flavor: Flamin’ Hot Country: Jordan When Seen: January 2022 In a Bite: A mix of vinegar and cayenne pepper In a Haiku: Perfectly paired with; celery sticks and blue cheese; and a side of beer. Origin Story: Not to be confused with the US variant, this version is more reminiscent of hot sauce. Rumor has …
Flavor: Baked Milk Country: Taiwan (found in Australia) When Seen: July 2022 In a Bite: Like sour cream and onion, but faintly sweet In a Haiku: A hint of sugar. Along with onions and cheese. A no-bake baked milk. Origin Story: The Lay’s Flavor Department in Taiwan is ever cognizant of their potential forced integration …
Flavor: Lime & Black Pepper Country: United Arab Emirates When Seen: November 2021 In a Bite: Just like it sounds, sour and peppery, but amplified. Strap in! In a Haiku: Lime and black pepper. A taste unlike you’d expect. Simple, yet refined. Origin Story: If there’s one thing for sure, it is that the Lay’s …
Flavor: Flaming Chili Country: Thailand When Seen: June 2022 In a Bite: Similar to the mala flavor, spicy and tongue numbing In a Haiku: Enter Upside Down. For a rebranded mala. Same hot, numbing taste. Origin Story: This brand mashup with Netflix was created to celebrate the launch of the its hit scifi drama, Stranger …
Flavor: Sweet Chili & Sour Cream Country: United Arab Emirates When Seen: November 2021 In a Bite: Sweet, spicy and creamy In a Haiku: Tantalizing chip. An adventure for your tongue. Sweet, creamy and hot. Origin Story: Another flavor in Lay’s Gourmet line, this flavor combination set the Costco world ablaze when it was first …
Flavor: Wasabi Mayo Country: Thailand When Seen: June 2022 In a Bite: Mayo upfront, with a hint of wasabi In a Haiku: Toned down with mayo. Your sinuses can relax. No harsh burn today. Origin Story: Wasabi and mayonnaise, two bold flavors that elicit strong reactions from both lovers and haters alike, making them a …
Flavor: Hat Yai Fried Chicken Country: Thailand When Seen: June 2022 In a Bite: Fried chicken skins with Thai sweet chili sauce In a Haiku: Sticky rice pairs well; and some papaya salad. Umami or bust. Origin Story: Originally hailing from the southern Thai city of Hat Yai, near the border with Malaysia, this crispy …
Flavor: Vintage Cheddar & Caramelized Onion Country: United Arab Emirates When Seen: November 2021 In a Bite: Lightly caramelized onions tossed with a generous portion of Limburger. In a Haiku: Like old Birkenstocks. After a hot summer’s day. Foot fetishists bask. Origin Story: A country known for its excessive luxury needs a luxurious potato chip. …