{"id":45668,"date":"2021-01-04T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=45668"},"modified":"2021-01-07T11:39:04","modified_gmt":"2021-01-07T21:39:04","slug":"doritos-3d-crunch-2021-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2021\/01\/04\/doritos-3d-crunch-2021-review\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Doritos 3D Crunch"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Doritos<\/p>\n

2020 is finally over, and I’m here to say, “Out with the old, and in with the\u2026 older?”<\/p>\n

Yeah, that’s right, we’re starting 2021 off with an Ecto Cooler<\/a>-level nostalgia bomb. Doritos 3D’s are back, ushering us into the new and, hopefully, better year.<\/p>\n

Who hasn’t yearned for these little puffed up triangle balls? They haven’t been on supermarket shelves in well over a decade, unless you live in Mexico. I loved them so much as a kid that I’ve often thought about buying bags on eBay for the price of a steak dinner.<\/p>\n

I had given up hope of a revival until recently when I had an inkling. Call me Nosh-stradamus because as soon as Frito-Lay released Poppables (which rule if you aren’t aware), I had a feeling it was a test run for the inevitable Doritos 3D reboot.<\/p>\n

I guess I was right because Doritos 3D’s are back and rebranded as Doritos 3D Crunch.<\/p>\n

Gone are the days of Nacho Cheese, Zesty Ranch, and Jalapeno Cheddar. Instead, the new iteration comes in two flavors \u2013 Chili Cheese Nacho and Spicy Ranch.<\/p>\n

So, I’m just gonna cut to the chase and tell ya these are allllmost<\/em> as good as I remember.<\/p>\n

\"Doritos<\/p>\n

If you’ve ever had Chili Cheese Fritos, you know what to expect from Doritos 3D Crunch Chili Cheese Nacho. The scent and flavor coating were almost identical to me. I love Chili Cheese Fritos, so that was just fine, although the Nacho kinda gets lost in the shuffle. Not sure how you can release a Doritos product with “Nacho” in the name and not tap into that iconic flavor we all know and love, but these still hit the spot.<\/p>\n

\"Doritos<\/p>\n

Which leads nicely into my review of Spicy Ranch. Have you ever had Spicy Jalapeno Fritos<\/a>? Well, these taste very similar to those. The heat level is right on par, clocking in right around your typical jalapeno-flavored chip, but below Frito-Lay’s Flamin’ Hot line of excessively red snacks. The Cool Ranch works better here than the Nacho, pairing well with the jalapeno kick, but again, I coulda used more of it. It comes in with a bang, but gets swallowed up quickly. These are Cool Ranch, but in 2021 we\u2019re used to Cooler<\/span> Ranch!<\/p>\n

I really liked both varieties, but still walked away slightly bummed that the two flavors didn’t pop as much as I’d hoped. I kinda wish they just released the old reliable Nacho Cheese and Cooler Ranch first instead of basically making super-hybrids of the original three 3D’s varieties. I’m sure these will sell enough to warrant more flavors, so we may still see the OGs in 3D.<\/p>\n

As for the texture, I definitely understand the “Crunch” addition to the name. These are closer to Bugles than I remembered them being. I could be wrong, but I feel like the shape is even closer to a Bugle these days. I thought they were a bit rounder and airier back in the day.<\/p>\n

Doritos 3D Crunch are fully enclosed, slightly crunchier versions of Bugles featuring Fritos flavors. I’d sign up for that on paper, wouldn’t you?<\/p>\n

\"Doritos<\/p>\n

I wanna nitpick and say I pretty much hate the bag artwork, but these were still a welcome sight. I missed 3D’s, and I had no problem polishing off the small bags I got. In reality, I’d probably give Spicy Ranch a slight nod, but since these both tasted good and boosted my spirits, it’s a dead heat.<\/p>\n

You owe it to yourself to snag both as soon as you see ’em. Best of luck to everyone in the new year!<\/p>\n

DISCLOSURE:<\/strong> I received free samples of this product. Doing so did not influence my review.<\/p>\n

Purchased Price:<\/strong> FREE
\nSize:<\/strong> 2 oz. bags
\nPurchased at:<\/strong> Received from Doritos
\nRating:<\/strong> 8 out of 10
\nNutrition Facts:<\/strong> (about 27 pieces) Chili Cheese Nacho<\/strong> \u2013 130 calories, 7 grams of fat, 1 gram of saturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 210 milligrams of sodium, 18 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, less than 1 gram of sugar, 2 grams of protein. Spicy Ranch<\/strong> \u2013 130 calories, 6 grams of fat, 1 gram of saturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 200 milligrams of sodium, 18 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, less than 1 gram of sugar, and 2 grams of protein.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

2020 is finally over, and I’m here to say, “Out with the old, and in with the\u2026 older?” Yeah, that’s right, we’re starting 2021 off with an Ecto Cooler-level nostalgia bomb. Doritos 3D’s are back, ushering us into the new and, hopefully, better year. Who hasn’t yearned for these little puffed up triangle balls? 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