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: Honey Butter Country: Canada When Seen: June 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Asian inspired. Sweet, rich, and buttery good. A trip back in time. Origin Story: In search of a new flavor, the Canada Lay’s Flavor Department searched the …
Flavor: Veggie Poppables Sea Salt Country: USA When Seen: June 2024 In a Bite: Untasted, but presumably salty In a Haiku: Salted from the sea. Laid on a veggie pillow. Crisp and colorful. Origin Story: The boring, plain Jane sister of ranch flavored veggie poppables, with the same origin story.
Flavor: Veggie Poppables Ranch Country: USA When Seen: June 2024 In a Bite: A lighter, airier ranch In a Haiku: Chips sans potatoes. Loaded with veggies and ranch. A hand-held salad. Origin Story: This variation of ranch is part of Lay’s Simply line of chips, intended to make junk food eaters feel more healthy. And, …
Flavor: Crispy Roast Suckling Pig Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: July 2024 In a Bite: Mostly sweet In a Haiku: Straight from mama’s teet. Roasted on blazing charcoal. Crisp, sweet, and tender. Origin Story: Traditionally, suckling pig is torn from its mother and roasted anywhere from two to six weeks after birth. This …
Flavor: Braised Pork Ball in Brown Sauce Country: China When Seen: June 2024 In a Bite: Herbal umami, with the smell of a Chinese restaurant In a Haiku: If you love big balls; covered in thick, gooey sauce; these chips are for you. Origin Story: This flavor is inspired by the famed lion’s head meatballs, …
Flavor: Extra Barbecue Country: Thailand (found in USA) When Seen: May 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Smoke lovers rejoice. Its not from your normal grill. Barbecue extreme. Origin Story: Regular, old barbecue is a fairly common flavor across Lay’s markets, …
Flavor: Salsa Fresca Country: USA When Seen: May 2024 In a Bite: Like tomato soup with herbs In a Haiku: Fresh chopped tomatoes. Hard to find jalapeño. Loaded up with herbs. Origin Story: Who doesn’t like a freshly made salsa on a hot summer day? Yet, who likes actually having to make it? Knowing the …
Flavor: Xtra Flamin’ Hot Country: USA When Seen: March 2024 In a Bite: A tongue full of powdery pepper, mildly sour and fairly spicy In a Haiku: Vertically hot. Bathed in thick chili powder. Keep away from kids. Origin Story: Lay’s has no shortage of flamin’ hot flavors, but they couldn’t use just any old …
Flavor: Fried Squid Eggs with Seafood Sauce Country: Thailand When Seen: March 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Those poor baby squid. Are not actually fried here. It’s just their essence. Origin Story: Followers of the Lay’s Flavor Department in Thailand …
Flavor: Sweet Potato Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: February 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Orange, not yellow. Perfect pair of sweet and salt. Better than classic? Origin Story: Sweet potato chips are certainly nothing new to the potato …