Based on a quick Google search, it looks like a lot of people like California Chips’ Earthquake Potato Chips. I can’t really blame them–I really wanted to like them, too. I mean, they’re earthquake flavored! The cafeteria was out of the Dirty Chips I usually have, so I figured these would make a good alternative: the packaging enticed me with claims of being cholesterol/trans fat/gluten/preservative-free. And they were earthquake flavored.

Apparently, “earthquake” here means “will violently assault your taste buds with excessive salt and vinegar.” I detected a hint of onion, but I couldn’t taste the paprika and tumeric that were supposed to be in there. They’d probably be good with sour cream or plain yogurt, but unfortunately, my coworkers seem to have finished off the leftovers from yesterday’s potluck. The barely-touched chips are sitting in my lunch bag now, waiting to be transported home for experiments.

I should note that I’ve grown accustomed to a diet that’s lower in sodium (and sugar), and my taste buds have adjusted accordingly. Even so, I don’t think chips should be that salty anyway.

Update: Well, if anything, eating more of these chips has whetted my appetite for the tabbouleh I’m about to have for dinner. Sour cream helped, but I still couldn’t finish the rest of the snack-sized bag in one sitting. I hate to discard food, but I really don’t want to finish these either.

Tags: chips, gluten-free, snacks

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