{"id":62168,"date":"2024-05-13T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=62168"},"modified":"2024-05-09T16:58:47","modified_gmt":"2024-05-10T02:58:47","slug":"takis-waves-dragon-sweet-chili-and-blue-heat-potato-chips-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2024\/05\/13\/takis-waves-dragon-sweet-chili-and-blue-heat-potato-chips-review\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Takis Waves Dragon Sweet Chili and Blue Heat Potato Chips"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Blue 1 Lake food dye needs to be in more potato chips beyond these new Takis Waves Blue Heat. Yes, Takis Blue Heat and its color have been around for years, but despite eating all kinds of snacks for decades, this is the first time my eyeballs and mouth have experienced it. And after seeing the color in person, it makes me want to see it with more chips. Did I mention blue is my favorite color?<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re also unfamiliar with Blue Heat, which would be an excellent name for a Smurf fan fiction cop drama, they have an unassuming aroma, but that\u2019s the only restrained attribute. They look like what I imagine would happen if Gargamel finally got his hands on a Smurf and used his recipe for Smurf jerky. It starts with a strong peppery flavor with a hint of lime hitting taste buds a bit later. Also, I swear there\u2019s some soy sauce hiding among the chili peppers. It\u2019s a tasty combo, and I understand why it\u2019s a standard Takis variety. The packaging says these have “Extreme” heat, and while they are spicy, they\u2019re not so hot that the flavor gets lost. My eyes are fascinated with Takis Waves Blue Heat Potato Chips, and my mouth needs something cool after trying them. <\/p>\n

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My eyes are less impressed with the new Takis Waves Dragon Sweet Chili, which come in a color we\u2019ve often seen on cheesy or hot chips. The flavor debuted with the standard rolled Takis last year, which I enjoyed<\/a>. They\u2019re noticeably less spicy than the Blue Heat ones but are as flavorful. Here\u2019s how I described the seasoning when I tried the rolled tortilla chip version:<\/p>\n

Their initial flavor reminded me of Fritos Honey BBQ Flavor Twists, which is my favorite Fritos variety and not at all spicy. However, by the third chip, the taste morphed into something a bit more unique, with the garlic powder and cayenne peppers making themselves more noticeable. Throughout it all, the sweetness remained and helped cut through the spiciness.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

With these potato chips, I didn\u2019t get that initial taste that reminded me of my favorite Fritos flavor, which is understandable since these have a potato base. Instead, I immediately tasted the garlic powder, cayenne, and the seasoning\u2019s sweetness. It too was a tasty combo.<\/p>\n

Dragon Sweet Chili and Blue Heat are fantastic additions to the Takis Waves Potato Chip line. If you\u2019re a fan of either or both flavors, they\u2019re worth picking up.<\/p>\n

DISCLOSURE:<\/strong> I received complimentary product samples from Takis. Doing so did not influence my review.<\/p>\n

Purchased Price:<\/strong> FREE
\nSize:<\/strong> 0.59 oz bags
\nPurchased at:<\/strong> Received from Takis
\nRating:<\/strong> 8 out of 10 (Dragon Sweet Chili), 8 out of 10 (Blue Heat)
\nNutrition Facts:<\/strong> (1 package) Dragon Sweet Chili<\/strong> – 90 calories, 6 grams of fat, 1 gram of saturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 90 milligrams of sodium, 9 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 0 grams of sugar, and 1 gram of protein. Blue Heat<\/strong> – 90 calories, 6 grams of fat, 1 gram of saturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 110 milligrams of sodium, 8 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 0 grams of sugar, and 1 gram of protein.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Blue 1 Lake food dye needs to be in more potato chips beyond these new Takis Waves Blue Heat. Yes, Takis Blue Heat and its color have been around for years, but despite eating all kinds of snacks for decades, this is the first time my eyeballs and mouth have experienced it. 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