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An assault on the taste buds or just a welcome fiery kick? We road-test gourmet chilli crisps Kettle Chips - Mango Chilli Euro1.63/150g Large crisps that pack a good crunch and have a nice thick bite. Orange and 'dusty' looking, the mango flavouring manifests itself as a bland sweetness.
There's a mild chilli kick but overall the flavours are weak and indistinctive.
***
King Indulgence Thai Sweet Chilli Euro2.07/150g Our panel are astonished these are chilli crisps.
The overwhelming saltiness kills any other flavours and we can't detect any sweetness. Horribly oily, salty and a waste of money.
*
McCoys Specials Ridged Tortillas Red Chilli & Lime Euro1.99/175g We didn't spot these were tortillas when shopping.
They're pretty standard issue - large triangles, nice grainy taste and good bite.
Not spicy enough to make them special and the lime flavouring is impossible to detect.
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Walkers Sensations Thai Sweet Chilli Euro1.88/150g These large potato crisps are cut extra thinly for a nice crunch.
There's a distinctive chilli bite that's followed by a lime and basil sweetness.
Peppery, crunchy and delicious.
*****
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