{"id":21200,"date":"2017-01-31T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-01-31T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=21200"},"modified":"2023-08-28T16:32:45","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T02:32:45","slug":"review-pringles-loud-crisps-mighty-margherita-pizza-and-salsa-fiesta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2017\/01\/31\/review-pringles-loud-crisps-mighty-margherita-pizza-and-salsa-fiesta\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Pringles LOUD Crisps (Mighty Margherita Pizza and Salsa Fiesta)"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Pringles<\/a><\/p>\n

I have a confession to make: I love<\/em> eating ketchup on Pringles. I love it to the point where my posture is currently italicized just thinking about it.<\/p>\n

Pringles and ketchup is a tradition passed down in my family for generations. I\u2019ve made intricate catsup illustrations on Pringles canvases that would make a Subway sandwich artist\u2018s cold cut craftsmanship look like a kindergartener\u2019s elbow macaroni picture frame.<\/p>\n

Heck, I even have the family record for most ketchup-squelched Pringles stacked and eaten in one bite (thirteen).<\/p>\n

So imagine the personal offense I take when people scoff \u2014- if not outright wretch -\u2014 at me for sharing this tasty tradition with them. Sure, some rational souls agree that, since ketchup on French fries is good, it should work on Pringles, too. And sure, Ketchup Pringles exist in Canada. But most Americans react like I just sneezed unshaken ketchup water on them.<\/p>\n

Thankfully, Pringles seems to be on my side, as two of their five new LOUD Crisps varieties prominently feature the humble tomato. This line of \u201cbolder flavored\u201d and \u201cepically crunchy\u201d crisps also includes Spicy Queso, Super Cheesy Italian, and Fiery Chili Lime, but I\u2019m here to tell you about the ones that will (hopefully) bring glory to the \u201cketchup and Pringles\u201d name: Mighty Margherita Pizza, which swaps the brand\u2019s traditional \u201cpotato-flavored crisp\u201d base for one made of grains and more vegetables than a Biblical children\u2019s show, and Salsa Fiesta, which builds its flavor party on a dance floor of corn flour.<\/p>\n

\"Pringles<\/a><\/p>\n

From Ducks to Morphin Power Rangers, \u201cMighty\u201d things tend to be pretty great, and original Pizza Pringles are my all-time favorites, so I expected big things from Mighty Margherita Pizza.<\/p>\n

These new crisps smell just like Pizza Pringles, but their taste is a bit more artisanal. They open with a familiar pop of tomato paste, garlic, and onion, but quickly fade into a more complexly sun-dried and herbal tomato back end. These late flavor notes also smack of tangy basil and spinach, making it feel like Julius Pringle gave a Godfather<\/em>-esque Kiss of Death to my taste buds. Pleasant at first, this aftertaste becomes peppery and bitter enough over time to make my tongue \u201csleep with the fishes\u201d\u2014by which I mean, \u201cyearn for a glass of water.\u201d<\/p>\n

What really irritates Don Dan about Mighty Margherita Pringles is their supposed \u201cLOUD\u201d crunch. Despite being made with a grain and vegetable blend that gives them a subtle carroty finish, these Pringles LOUD Crisps are no louder nor crunchier than normal Pringles.<\/p>\n

Instead, they just feel like the hipster, organically cauliflower-crusted pizza version of original Pizza Pringles. If plain Pizza Pringles are Papa John\u2019s, Domino\u2019s, or Little Caesars, then Mighty Margherita Pizza is Father John Misty, Settlers of Catan, and Little Hannibals \u2014- you know, the guy who crossed the Alps to invade Rome before it was cool.<\/p>\n

\"Pringles<\/a><\/p>\n

Oh well, at least they make great hyperbolic hors d\u2019oeuvres when you top \u2018em like Lunchables.<\/p>\n

\"Pringles<\/a><\/p>\n

Even though Mighty Margherita Pizza was pretty good, I hoped Salsa Fiesta would be better. These crisps\u2019 feverish appearance made me think they\u2019d have more tomato taste, and I was right. While M.M.P. oozes the vine-ripened juiciness of a wise old tomato, Salsa Fiesta strikes fast with the aggressive and salty zest of a sassy vine-dropout. <\/p>\n

This punchy tomato taste fades quickly into notes of tongue-prickling red onion and mouth-watering green chile. On their own, these flavors might be spicy, but their burn is tempered by Salsa Fiesta\u2019s delightful aftertaste of roasted corn and black bean dip. It\u2019s a very tasty re-creation of the \u201ctortilla chips and salsa\u201d restaurant ritual, but it\u2019s also over far too soon, as the airy crisps completely dissolve into the ethereal Pringles beyond before I can say \u201choly frijoles!\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Pringles<\/a><\/p>\n

And even though a mild salsa makes a great pairing for these zippy Salsa Fiesta Pringles, their fragile paraboloid slopes tend to crack under the pressure. Be sure to have a platoon of rescue chips handy to fish these fallen chips out of their juicy graves.<\/p>\n

Overall, if you’re a fan of tomatoes ‘n’ taters like me, the respective veggie and corn bases of Mighty Margherita Pizza and Salsa Fiesta will bring starchy satisfaction to your catsup-coated carb cravings. The sweet \u2018n\u2019 tangy sauciness and contemplative herbs of Mighty Margherita Pizza make for a great evening snack, while the peppery jabs of Salsa Fiesta are perfect for a bustling party.<\/p>\n

But if you hate tomatoes and oxymoronically quiet \u201cLOUD\u201d Crisps, you might want to pass these up for something with more bulk \u2014- or extreme nacho cheese.<\/p>\n

Now if you\u2019ll excuse me, I have two new Pringles flavors to shamelessly slather with Heinz.<\/p>\n

(Nutrition Facts – 14 crisps – Mighty Margherita Pizza<\/b> – 140 calories, 60 calories from fat, 7 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 200 milligrams of sodium, 18 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, 2 grams of sugar, and 2 grams of protein. Salsa Fiesta<\/b> – 140 calories, 60 calories from fat, 8 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 310 milligrams of sodium, 18 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, 1 gram of sugar, and 2 grams of protein.)<\/small><\/p>\n

Purchased Price:<\/b> $1.40 each
\nSize:<\/b> 5.1 oz. can (Mighty Margherita Pizza)
\nSize:<\/b> 5.4 oz. can (Salsa Fiesta)
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Meijer
\nRating:<\/b> 7 out of 10 (Mighty Margherita Pizza)
\nRating:<\/b> 8 out of 10 (Salsa Fiesta)
\nPros:<\/b> The savory French kiss of a Pringles Mafioso. The taste bud-smacking sadism of juvenile salsa delinquents. Elegantly stacking Pringles with feta and Chipotles. Ancient pizza elephant warfare.
\nCons:<\/b> Crunching not with a bang, but with a whimper. Herbs that overstay their welcome. Crisps more fragile than a leg lamp. Un-elegantly cramming a stack of 13 Pringles and ketchup into my mouth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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