(Please note that for those who don’t eat honey, well, the name says it all.)
When I was in elementary school, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos were a huge deal. Forget Lays, or Fritos, or Doritos– it was all about that bright orange, red, and yellow bag. I’m pretty sure we were all trained, Pavlovian-dog status, to salivate as soon as we caught sight of the (admittedly noxious) color combo. Most of us could convince our parents to buy us some once in a great while, but one particularly lucky girl I knew received a four-serving bag in her lunch every single day. Unfortunately, she was not only lucky but sadistic. Joffrey* (name has been changed) would share her chips, but only after you had proved your inferiority performed some humiliating act, like eaten a Cheeto smeared in dirt or tried to kiss a howling male class-mate.
I could see myself developing a passion for these Lundberg chips equivalent to my love for Cheetos. I’m just glad I don’t have to eat any dirt to get them… and that I’m no longer in elementary school. Say what you want about how cute kids are, I’m just glad I got out with my head.
These chips are delicious, although their flavor is predictably much more sophisticated than Cheetos. Size-wise, they were pretty hefty, and generously dusted with powder–albeit only on one side of the chip. Am I the only one who likes when both sides are flavored so I can lick one side clean without robbing the bite of all seasoning? However, it has to be said there was a LOT of air in this bag; only about one-third was actually filled with chips.
The dijon mustard was the dominant first taste, whereas the sweetness of the honey claimed the after-taste. I loved the contrast between the sugary honey and the salty mustard. Obviously, the honey tempered the bitterness, so this had a much less vinegar-y taste than plain dijon mustard.
The chip itself had a great texture: grainy, thick, and hearty. Although these are rice chips, I mostly tasted corn. After I checked out the ingredients I saw corn flour was third on the list.
Cost: $3.59 (Campus market, need I say more?)
Rating: 8/10
Would I buy again: Definitely– but I want to try the other flavors first!
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