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: 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 …
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 …