I like potato chips and other crunchy-salty-savory snacks. Back home, I don’t eat them often, but I do indeed like them. A little ways into my trip, I started noticing that each country has their own peculiar twist when in comes to flavoring potato chips.
On this trip to date, my favorite flavors have been:
- Ham, in Budapest (Yes, they tasted like ham. And it was good.)
- Chevre, in Paris (Of course, this almost goes without saying.)
- Paprika, also Budapest (Another obvious one).
I’m sure I’ll discover other interesting and obscure flavor combinations as my travels continue. I’ll try to remember to report back if I discover any other particularly delicious local options. I look forward to Asia, source of one of my favorite crunchy-salty-savory snacks: Wasabi Shrimp chips – more like Cheetos in structure than potato chips, really, but that’s just pedantry.
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7 responses to “Potato Chips as Cultural Indicator”
You need to swing through the UK. They definitely have the most varied – and bizarre – potato chip varieties of anywhere!
WanderMom – I spent 10 days in England, Scotland and Wales, but that was before my potato chip research had begun. If I make it back that way, I’ll be sure to investigate. For science, of course! :)
Oooh, definitely report on chip types that should be avoided at all costs. I tried some “salsa”-flavored chips in India. They tasted like ketchup. They were gross.
While you’re in France, try the roast chicken flavor. They are indeed odd…
Canada has ketchup-flavored chips (I like them ;) and dill pickle, which are starting to show up WA.
Cyn – I haven’t seen roast chicken yet. I’ll keep my eyes peeled! :)
Chevre potato chips sound like the most amazing thing ever. Though, chevre anything sounds like the most amazing thing ever to me! Somehow I have never picked up on the potato chip varieties while in Europe..
Oh yeah, the chevre ones were pretty tasty! Hmmmm, I may have to go find some more … :D