A journey through the many flavors of Lay's from the four corners of the globe
Flavor: Sizzling Smoky Bacon Country: United Kingdom When Seen: July 2026 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Salty, smoky scent,Bacon crisps in every bite,British summer snack. Origin Story: The Flavor Department in the UK spent three weeks arguing over whether “Sizzling” should be …
Flavor: Hot Honey Country: United Kingdom When Seen: July 2026 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Golden heat descends,Sweetness meets a spicy kick,Sizzle on the tongue. Origin Story: This is the sort of flavor that feels like it was born in a trend-cycle …
Flavor: Lea & Perrins Worcester Sauce Country: United Kingdom When Seen: July 2026 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Salty, tangy zing,A British classic refined,The original. Origin Story: There is a certain audacity in trying to shrink the complex, fermented soul of a …
Flavor: Portuguese Chorizo & Onion Country: United Kingdom When Seen: July 2026 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Smoky pork and gold,Salty tears for a lost dream,Trophy slips away. Origin Story: The Flavor Department has leaned into the spirit of competition for this …
Flavor: Spicy Crayfish Country: China (found in Singapore) When Seen: June 2026 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Bold red Stax arrive,Searing heat from the river,China’s spicy snap. Origin Story: The Lay’s Flavor Department has brought back a fan favorite, though this time …
Flavor: Barbecue Ribs Country: France When Seen: June 2026 In a Bite: Sweet and smokey In a Haiku:Sweet, savory ribsOlé, Olé, Olé chantsbeckon it to you. Origin Story: Many Lay’s Flavor Department teams have already caught the World Cup fever with FIFA 2026 inspired releases, and France is no different in that regard. What better …
Flavor: Mustard Avocado Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: June 2026 In a Bite: Mustard seeds with notes of wasabi In a Haiku:I’m formerly sweetBut avo was too jealousNow, I’m just mustard. Origin Story: This is not the Lay’s Flavor Department’s first foray into avocado colored and flavored chips. A couple of years ago, …
Flavor: Durian Country: Taiwan (found in Singapore) When Seen: May 2026 In a Bite: Surprisingly, it smells and tastes almost exactly like durian In a Haiku:Scent of old gym socksGolden cream, forbidden fruitDare to take a bite? Origin Story: There is a specific kind of audacity required to produce a Durian-flavored chip, and the Lay’s …
Flavor: Lime & Chili Country: Thailand When Seen: June 2026 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Zest wakes up the tongueSalty heat follows behindA bright, spicy dance Origin Story: Thailand has a storied history with this flavor combination, most notably in the previous …
Flavor: Chili & Salt Country: Thailand When Seen: June 2026 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Salty heat descendsFruit-stand magic on a chipSummer’s sharpest bite Origin Story: There is a certain magic in the Thai ritual of dipping fresh fruit into a mixture …
