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 Potato Sea Salt Country: USA When Seen: March 2025 In a Bite: Lightly salted with hints of sweet potato In a Haiku: Draped in orange flesh. Checkered with light air pockets. Salt whispers softly. Origin Story: The Lay’s Flavor Department has emerged from their winter hibernation in the US to release a new …
Flavor: Wasabi Octopus Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: January 2025 In a Bite: A hot wasabi kick that quickly fades into a linger fishiness In a Haiku: Tentacles abound. Sinus clearing wasabi. Crispy, not slimy. Origin Story: Wasabi octopus, or takowasa, is a popular Japanese appetizer consisting of only two ingredients, raw octopus …
Flavor: Cajun Spice Country: USA When Seen: October 2024 In a Bite: Great crunch, herbs upfront, followed by a hint of spice In a Haiku: Straight from the bayou. Rich in herbs, salt, and spices. New Orleans awaits. Origin Story: Cajun cuisine goes hand-in-hand with Louisiana, with its roots stemming from former French colonies in …
Flavor: Tzatziki Country: USA When Seen: August 2024 In a Bite: Mildly creamy with hints of herbs In a Haiku: Fresh strained Greek yogurt. Cucumber, garlic, and herbs. Simply refreshing. Origin Story: This is the last of the three initial global edition flavor drops we’re cataloging here this summer. There is perhaps no Greek dip …
Flavor: Honey Butter Country: USA When Seen: August 2024 In a Bite: Similar to sweetened butter on a rich pound cake In a Haiku: Perhaps its like this. Or might it be like this one. Try them all to see. Origin Story: After making a splash in Canada earlier this summer, and having long ago …
Flavor: White Peach Beer Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: August 2024 In a Bite: Overly sweet beer In a Haiku: No DUIs here. Eat ten bags without a buzz. No peach fuzz either. Origin Story: Everyone know that beer goes well with salty snacks, so why not just cut to the chase and …
Flavor: Masala Country: USA When Seen: August 2024 In a Bite: Smells and tastes like a mix of cumin and rotten eggs with a bit of heat In a Haiku: Without the magic. But not without the egg taste. Oddly delicious. Origin Story: As anyone who has ever visited this website knows, Lay’s has a …
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 …