A journey through the many flavors of Lay's from the four corners of the globe
Flavor: Wild Mushrooms & Sour Cream Country: Romania (found in Canada) When Seen: May 2021 In a Bite: Oddly, kind of like mushrooms In a Haiku:The forest has bugs.Choose a much simpler bounty.Pre-foraged goodness. Origin Story: If there’s one thing Romanians like–or so we’re told–it is mushroom hunting. What better way to honor that rich …
Flavor: Jalapeño Country: USA When Seen: April 2021 In a Bite: Savory with a hint of sour and an occasional burst of heat. In a Haiku:Like Russian roulette;without risk of grisly death.Spin without caution. Origin Story: This flavor was originally slated to be called Shishito, which explains why only about one in ten chips actually …
Flavor: Hickory BBQ Country: USA When Seen: March 2021 In a Bite: Hard to explain. Kind of sour and smoky. In a Haiku:No time to slow roast.Need that hickory fix quick.Without mouse or clock. Origin Story: Hickory is a favorite smoking wood among pitmasters, so what better way to celebrate it than by throwing some …
Flavor: Extreme Cheddar Country: USA When Seen: March 2021 In a Bite: Like an explosion of concentrated cheese powder mixed with salt. In a Haiku:So much chedda here.An overnight millionaire;arrives in your mouth. Origin Story: Late nights at work in the Flavor Department led to some staff snorting pure cheese powder for an extra jolt …
Flavor: Honey Habanero Country: USA When Seen: March 2021 In a Bite: A hint of honey up front, followed by a mild spiciness. Crunchy all the way. In a Haiku:COVID closed theaters.Nosh on these sweet and hot chips.Crunch from home, no shame. Origin Story: Originally envisioned as a milder, crunchier version of Fiery Habanero. This …
Flavor: Grilled Squid Country: China When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: We hear it is like a mildly spiced barbecue In a Haiku:Pungent, fishy smell;without the rubbery flesh;and the messy ink. Origin Story: Grilled squid is the type of delicious street food you can smell from a few blocks away. This flavor was created …
Flavor: Game Day Chili Country: USA When Seen: January 2021 In a Bite: Cheddary, beefy taste, yet oddly similar to the deep dish pizza flavor In a Haiku:Sleep in late today.No need to slow cook this one.Couch and sports await. Origin Story: Nothing is quite like sitting in front of your TV to watch the …
Flavor: Limón Country: USA When Seen: January 2021 In a Bite: Sour, yet artificial lime taste In a Haiku:Lemons are yellow;just like the Spanish limón;unless they are green. Origin Story: As of 2019, the US census estimates that more than 60 million people in the US are of Hispanic origin, which is just under 1 …
Flavor: Cheese Pizza Country: Thailand When Seen: January 2021 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Not enough spacebucks? Pizza the Hutt gives these cheap.Just don’t share his fate. Origin Story: As in the US, Pizza Hut is a major pizza chain in Thailand, …
Flavor: Esan Hot Pot Country: Thailand When Seen: January 2021 In a Bite: Herby with a strong red onion-y taste In a Haiku:Now more than Andrew;can eat this pungent hot soup;stripped down on a chip. Origin Story: Esan, or Isaan, is the region in Northeast Thailand, and this flavor is inspired by their take on …
