Bibgo Seaweed Crisps: I broke the first rule of purchasing snacks at an ethnic grocery store (buy products with the least amount of English). Still, Bibgo is a Seoul-based company, lending it some credibility. This snack is unique with its combination of normally soft seaweed with a crisp rice cracker backing. The chips are surprisingly sweet, and initially, I liked the snack a lot. The more I ate, though, the more the rice flavor dominated. I would have preferred better balance with more seaweed flavor. A bag ha... (read more) 3.0/5.0
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Neal Brothers Montreal steak spice kettle chips: These crunchy and thickly-cut chips have a distinctive spiced and smoky flavor, true to its labeling. On the downside, I found the seasoning to be very high. Good in small quantities. 3.0/5.0
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Stonefire Garlic Parmesan Naan Crisps: As someone who spends a fair bit of time in the snack aisle, I get a chance to witness food trends and am happy about the rise of Indian snacks outside of the ethnic foods aisle. The line between chips and crackers are being blurred, with items like pita chips, rice crackers, and crisps presenting themselves as healthier options. This particular brand promises "authentic" "flame baked" chips combining the eastern naan with more western garlic and parmesan flavors (when's the last time you ... (read more) 3.0/5.0
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Trader Joe’s Cornbread Crisps: I love cornbread, so I was especially excited to try this snack from Trader Joe’s. The chips are thickly cut and triangular, in a similar vein to Stacy’s pita chips. The flavor does bear a pretty strong resemblance to cornbread, but it leans more savory than sweet. I was missing the distinct gritty texture of cornmeal. I recommend Milton’s corn bread crackers if you want an altogether better cornbread snack. 3.0/5.0
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Saffron Road White cheddar chickpea crisps: Chips with an irregular texture reminiscent of Popcorners, with muted confetti-colored “splotches” indicative of the vegetables used to flavor it (green for peas, orange for sweet potatoes, and red for lentils). While I liked the sharp cheddar powdered flavoring that coats the chips, the combination of vegetable with cheese is a little odd and doesn’t quite come together. Purchased from Whole Foods. 3.0/5.0
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