A journey through the many flavors of Lay's from the four corners of the globe
Flavor: Gourmet Sour Cream & Onion Country: Thailand When Seen: July 2021 In a Bite: Just like regular, old sour cream and onion. In a Haiku:Same, same but diff’rent.Gourmet if you believe it.Gold flakes, optional. Origin Story: With one of the greatest wealth gaps in the world and a deeply ingrained social hierarchy, the Lay’s …
Flavor: Extreme Cheesy Cheese Country: Thailand When Seen: July 2021 In a Bite: Like ham or smoked gouda, depending on who you ask. In a Haiku:Stock up on Lactaid.Or find yourself slung over.Yet still wanting more. Origin Story: For this edition of the Max series, the Thai Flavor Department wanted to see how far they …
Flavor: Ghost Pepper Country: Thailand When Seen: July 2021 In a Bite: All chili. Comes on slowly, but intensifies and sticks around for a bit. In a Haiku:A ghost of itself.Live to eat another day.Spicy without pain. Origin Story: Thais like it hot, so what better way to tickle–or incinerate–the tongue than the former record …
Flavor: Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Country: Thailand When Seen: July 2021 In a Bite: Smells like a stinky blue cheese, tastes like sour cream and onion In a Haiku:Smells like a wet sock.Tastes just like the streets of Seoul.Hold your nose and bite. Origin Story: Once again, the Thai Flavor Department has looked to Korean …
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: Yogurt & Herbs Country: Jordan When Seen: June 2021 In a Bite: Strong notes of yogurt, curdled lightly in the summer heat, combined with a delicate mix of pungent seasonal herbs, most notably chives. In a Haiku:Not the herbs you think.Nosh without fear of the fuzz.Safely curdled too. Origin Story: After the release of …
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 …
Flavor: Southwest Ranch Country: USA When Seen: May 2021 In a Bite: Light and airy with an herb heavy (cilantro, perhaps) ranch taste In a Haiku:Not your classic ranch.Prepare for herb overload.In delicate form. Origin Story: Southwest cuisine has become increasingly popular in the US, known for its “strong and bold” flavors, at least according …
