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: Sizzled Barbecue 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: Meat, veggies, and stick. Sizzled over open flame. Cooked in its own juice. Origin Story: China and India have a bit of a rivalry …
Flavor: Tomato 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: Just a tomato. Nothing more and nothing less. Enhance on your own. Origin Story: This flavor hearkens back to the post-Revolution days when processed foods, …
Flavor: Black Pepper Rib Eye Steak 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: Pre-seasoned ribeye. Get that ketchup out of here. Perfect taste, as is. Origin Story: “I wanted to let the meat speak …
Flavor: Purple Sweet Potato 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: The Color Purple. Not the Alice Walker one. It’s a potato. Origin Story: Not only is the purple sweet potato more beautiful than …
Flavor: Rose Petals 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: Romance in a tube. Sweet, sour, and rose-infused. Perfect V-Day gift. Origin Story: This flavor comes from the experimental Potato Chip Workshop set up …
Flavor: Cheesy Garlic Bread Country: USA When Seen: June 2023 In a Bite: Cheesy, garlicky, and a hint of herbs In a Haiku: Dracula beware. Lactose intolerants too. This has your number. Origin Story: Yet another bread themed limited time flavors, this one has its origins in the classic Americanized Italian recipe for garlic bread, …
Flavor: BLT Sandwich Country: USA When Seen: May 2023 In a Bite: Smokey with a hint of mayo In a Haiku: Bacon, lettuce, and? The ‘T’ is for tomato. Taste the smokiness. Origin Story: The bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich is a classic American sandwich dating back to the early 20th century, if not earlier. …
Flavor: Cuban Sandwich Country: USA When Seen: May 2023 In a Bite: Dill, and not much else In a Haiku: Viva la sandwich! Because the chip version died. Only dill remains. Origin Story: After cigars, the Cuban sandwich is perhaps the best known Cuban treat in the US, particularly in Florida where it has its …
Flavor: Adobadas Country: USA When Seen: December 2022 In a Bite: Aggressively sour, no hint of chili In a Haiku: The sour lingers; longer than Team USA; lasted in Qatar. Origin Story: This flavor is a classic from Mexico, which is sold under the Sabritas brand there. It has been introduced to the US market …
Flavor: Cheddar & Sour Cream Country: USA When Seen: September 2022 In a Bite: Cheesy with a hint of sour cream In a Haiku: What do we have here? A loaded baked potato. No bacon or chives. Origin Story: Cheddar and sour cream has become a standard flavor now in the US across many snack …