Mango Away

 

 Lay's Chile Mango

Ever since I tried the Kettle Brand Tropical Salsa chips even the thought of fruit-flavored potato chips makes me a bit twitchy.  That's kind of impressive, really, considering that was over three years ago.  So when I saw these at the local Kroger I knew I was going to buy them, but at the same time I had to ignore the little voice in the back of my mind screaming, "NONONONONONONONO!!!"

But this is the sort of sacrifice I must make for the sake of novelty.  Sometimes I must push past my point of comfort, or otherwise I'd be eating a single flavor of chips all the time and risk most certain flavor fatigue.

I opened this bag and was struck by a strong scent of rotting spinach, which then trailed off into chili powder and rotting spinach.  I can confirm that I did indeed make a "yuck" face, but this is for science, don't'cha know.

The chips had a heavy, finger staining coating of reddish-brown powder that looked like barbecue, or maybe chili powder.  

Nothing green or slimy ... perhaps my original impression was in error.  I cautiously sniffed again.  Nope, I was correct the first time.

It is a testament to my determination that I went ahead and tried a chip.

The first thing I tasted was rotting spinach, followed by an herbal note (maybe oregano?) and then old mango peels.  While most of my mind was dealing with horror and confusion that the Flavor Wizards at Lay's could have done me such a wrong, the little voice in back said, "Told you so!" and then just sat there looking smug.

Um, Lay's?  I bet you CAN eat just one.

Rating: 1/5