{"id":24037,"date":"2017-08-18T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-08-18T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=24037"},"modified":"2023-08-28T16:32:34","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T02:32:34","slug":"review-doritos-mix-blazin-buffalo-explosion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2017\/08\/18\/review-doritos-mix-blazin-buffalo-explosion\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Doritos Mix Blazin’ Buffalo Explosion"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Doritos<\/p>\n

A good snack mix is like a finely tuned NFL offense. You\u2019ve got a leading taste (quarterback), a solid foundation (that\u2019s your offensive line), and a couple of dynamic flavors that actually make it worth eating (your wideouts and running backs).<\/p>\n

Mess up those components and you\u2019ll find yourself with a paper bag over your head in Cleveland. But nail them and you\u2019ve got yourself a snack that has staying power for years to come.<\/p>\n

At the very least, Doritos Mix Blazin\u2019 Buffalo Explosion nails the eye test of a really good team. Aside from hitting us with some common football clich\u00e9s in explosive<\/i> and blazin\u2019<\/i>, there\u2019s a lot going on beyond just Buffalo sauce flavor. Sure, you\u2019ve got reliable veterans like Cool Ranch, but you\u2019ve also got some intriguing flavors, like blue cheese and chipotle.<\/p>\n

\"Doritos<\/p>\n

And, for the most part, the flavors work really well together. Maybe it was because of the blue packaging, but I was expecting a pretty conservative playbook that added some cayenne spice to the ubiquitous Cool Ranch flavor. Instead, there\u2019s a winning combination of textual and flavor variety that\u2019s unique for even the over-saturated Doritos brand.<\/p>\n

\"Doritos<\/p>\n

The Blazin\u2019 Buffalo & Ranch chips are definitely the quarterback here. Each chip has strong Buffalo sauce flavor and tingling back heat, followed by a buttermilk tang that gets some run after the catch action from the Cool Ranch triangles. Putting extra crunchy blue cheese and ranch pieces on the same team works surprisingly well.<\/p>\n

\"Doritos<\/p>\n

I like to think of the chipotle-flavored rolls as the offensive line in this metaphor. The unmistakable rising heat plays a role in every bite, and, even though the smoky aftertaste of a chipotle pepper never really comes through, the flavor hits you like a 300-pound offensive guard.<\/p>\n

While the flavors and textures are very good \u2014 let\u2019s call it Wild Card caliber good \u2014 there are some weak points. In fact, I\u2019d go so far to say that Doritos Mix Blazin\u2019 Buffalo Explosion can\u2019t quite seal the deal, much like their namesake city\u2019s team from the early 1990s. The explosive heat is more three yards and a cloud of dust than big-play catch and run, meaning you\u2019re going to want to put some of Cole Beasley\u2019s sauce<\/a> on the chips to actually make them really<\/i> spicy.<\/p>\n

Also, if you\u2019re the kind of person who doesn\u2019t like the overly buttery aftertaste that certain brands of Buffalo sauce have, you probably won\u2019t like the Blazin\u2019 Buffalo & Ranch chips too much. <\/p>\n

Flaws aside, Doritos Mix Blazin\u2019 Buffalo Explosion is a serious cupboard space contender, and one I hope sticks around until the offseason.<\/p>\n

(Nutrition Facts – 28 grams \u2013 140 calories, 8 grams of fat, 1 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 180 milligrams of sodium, 29 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of dietary fiber, 0 grams of sugar, and 2 grams of protein.)<\/small><\/p>\n

Purchased Price:<\/b> $1.98
\nSize:<\/b> 9.5 oz. bag
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Walmart
\nRating:<\/b> 7 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> Good variety of flavors, with distinguishable notes of ranch, blue cheese, and chipotle. Genuine Buffalo sauce flavor. Chipotle pieces have a solid crunch.
\nCons:<\/b> Heat is mostly just back heat, with cayenne and chipotle blending into a single mild spiciness. Too much butter in the Buffalo sauce flavor. Aggressive use of football clich\u00e9s not seen since the days of John Madden\u2019s broadcasting career.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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