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: Three Cheese Country: USA When Seen: January 2022 In a Bite: Like oddly shaped cheese puffs In a Haiku:Not one cheese, not two;this one is layered with three.A new cheese puff king? Origin Story: After almost two years of supply chain disruptions and shortages of everyday household goods, like toilet paper, milk, and orange …
Flavor: Macho Chilli Country: India (found in USA) When Seen: October 2021 In a Bite: Mildly spicy ketchup In a Haiku:The Village People.If made into a snack food.Might be this macho. Origin Story: Inspired by videos of young men seeking to prove their manhood through feats of strength conquering excessively spicy food. Although clearly that …
Flavor: Spicy Crayfish Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: August 2021 In a Bite: Shrimp and herbs with a tiny hint of spice and the scent of chives, chili and seafood In a Haiku:Like mini lobster.Whether ‘Cray’ or ‘Craw’, no mind.From the mud to chips. Origin Story: Little known fact: the classic Fred Astaire …
Flavor: Funyuns Onion Country: USA When Seen: August 2021 In a Bite: Straight up onion, like Funyuns without the light airiness. In a Haiku:Pinkman’s beloved.Perfect chip for cooking meth.But better for teeth. Origin Story: The final of the known summer of 2021 mashup series, Funyuns is another Frito-Lays classic flavor that first made its way …
Flavor: Doritos Cool Ranch Country: USA When Seen: August 2021 In a Bite: Just like Doritos Cool Ranch, but without that perfectly paired Doritos consistency In a Haiku:Better than Buckner;in game six of ’86;but not quite on Curb. Origin Story: The year was 1986. The New York Mets were on their way to winning their …
Flavor: Cheetos Cheese Country: USA When Seen: August 2021 In a Bite: Like Cheetos but without the light, airy crunch In a Haiku:Chester can’t be pleased.Less dangerously cheesy.And a bit less bite. Origin Story: Due to the ongoing disruptions to the workplace resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lay’s Flavor Department team has not been …
Flavor: Summer BLT Country: USA When Seen: June 2021 In a Bite: Toasty with a hint of mayo. In the words of one potato chip fan, “It tastes like what eating a sandwich feels like” In a Haiku:It’s all about crunch.Hidden member of this club.No offense, mayo. Origin Story: The bacon lettuce and tomato sandwich …
Flavor: Chesapeake Bay Crab Spice Country: USA When Seen: June 2021 In a Bite: Pretty much identical to Old Bay seasoning In a Haiku:Crabs without the crab.Prepare for celery rush.Transport to the Bay. Origin Story: Maryland is famous for its blue crabs sprinkled with Old Bay seasoning, but for those who can’t make the trip …
Flavor: Jerk Chicken Country: USA When Seen: May 2021 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Not your classic ranch.Prepare for herb overload.In delicate form. Origin Story: The long and storied history of jerk seasoning was born on the island of Jamaica hundreds of …
Flavor: Chile Mango Country: USA When Seen: May 2021 In a Bite: Strong artificial mango flavor with a hint of spice In a Haiku:Fire up a fat J”.It might be the only way;to enjoy this chip. Origin Story: Clearly the Flavor Department took one too many bong hits before they hit the lab to design …