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: Fromage Country: Estonia When Seen: November 2023 In a Bite: Kind of like sour cream and onion In a Haiku: As Shakespeare once said. Cheese by any other name. Would taste like fromage. Origin Story: Fromage is fancy–er, French–for cheese. So, why you ask, did the Estonian Lay’s Flavor Department opt to name this …
Flavor: Spicy Ranch Country: Jordan When Seen: November 2023 In a Bite: Strong Heinz mayonnaise with a random burst of paprika on every few chips In a Haiku: Not your mother’s ranch. A bolder take on the past. More sweet than spicy. Origin Story: Ranch is one of the OGs of Lay’s flavors, but today’s …
Flavor: Wasabi Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: February 2022 In a Bite: Hints of wasabi, but not enough to blow out your sinuses In a Haiku: Not quite like hotsy. Slightly tingles the senses. Not all out assault. Origin Story: Native to Japan, Korea, and Russia’s far east, this rhizome derived condiment has …
Flavor: 0% Added Salt Country: Greece When Seen: September 2021 In a Bite: All crunch, no salt In a Haiku: Just sliced potato. No more adulteration. No salt needed, bruh. Origin Story: Originally born out of necessity during the collapse of the Greek economy that began in late 2009 when the price of salt made …
Flavor: Shizuoka Strawberry Country: Taiwan When Seen: July 2022 In a Bite: Like a sweet strawberry cookie In a Haiku: Red, plump, and juicy. A highlight of the summer. This one has a crunch. Origin Story: Shizuoka, Japan is famous across Asia for its strawberries, which are grown on elevated beds in greenhouses, which delighted …
Flavor: Beef Goulash with Mushrooms Country: Poland When Seen: August 2023 In a Bite: Heavier on the mushrooms than the beef In a Haiku: Hearty and rich stew. Loaded with beef and mushrooms. Eat it anytime. Origin Story: While goulash may have its origins in Hungary, a uniquely Polish variant is beloved across much of …
Flavor: Chanterelles in a Cream Sauce Country: Estonia When Seen: November 2023 In a Bite: Crunchy, cream of mushroom soup In a Haiku: Emerging each fall. Like apricots from the earth. Baked to perfection. Origin Story: One of, if not the, most prized wild mushrooms for foragers in Europe, the chanterelle mushroom is beloved for …
Flavor: Prik Pao Cheese Country: Thailand When Seen: October 2023 In a Bite: Like sour cream and onion with hints of fish sauce, BBQ, and heat In a Haiku: East meets West by chip. Two tastes that shouldn’t be one. But somehow just work. Origin Story: Prik pao (or roasted chili paste) is one of …
Flavor: Ranch Country: USA When Seen: October 2023 In a Bite: Like salty ranch dressing In a Haiku: American born. Like licking the Wild West. You know, or you don’t. Origin Story: Lay’s first introduced ranch flavored chips close to 30 years ago, originally in partnership with Hidden Valley Ranch. No one is clear what …
Flavor: Spicy Seafood Salad Country: Thailand (found in USA) When Seen: September 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: A taste of the sea. Slathered in chili and lime. Extra crunchy, yo! Origin Story: Surrounded by seas on both sides, Thailand is …
