[CH] (no subject)
JYANDERS@aol.com
Tue, 24 Nov 1998 22:47:29 EST
Porter wrote:
>All this recent chip talk reminded me that from early 1995 until early 1996,
>I used to buy Tabasco® flavored Fritos. I beleive they were not marketed to
>much of the USA, and indeed were still in the test market stage, when they
>were pulled from the shelves in favor of some other flavor of fritos,
>something salsa or tex-mex, or there'bouts. These chips really did have a
>good amount of heat, and they were quite tasty too. I admit to being one of
>the silent majority on this list who likes Tabasco® Sauce, though. I'd like
>to hear from any of you who have tried Tabasco® Fritos, and shares my lament
>over their demise. Detractors' comments are welcome too.
He is right. A couple of years ago, there was a Tabasco flavored Fritos and it
did pack quite a bite. However, McIllhenny and Frito-Lay did not renew their
licensing agreement and the product was discontinued. Too bad, it was really
good.
JMA (Phoenix)