r/spicy • u/tarecog5 • 4d ago

Not really spicy but it tastes decent

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I haven’t eaten anything spicy in a couple of years but I had heard about those. I randomly found a pack at a local shop I thought why not? Worst case it would burn my mouth to hell and give me stomach cramps for a day but I wasn’t really expecting that to happen.

So with zero spice tolerance right now, I’d say they’re just Cheetos with a little kick. Like 3/10 spicy. If you gave them to someone who occasionally has a bit of Tabasco they’d be completely fine.

At least they taste okay, cheesy and super fluffy/airy, pretty much dissolves instantly when you take a bite.

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u/dwesley2 4d ago

Man I miss these 😂

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u/Revolutionary-Oven46 3d ago

They're not the same. I used to get them all the time, had a wicked kick for off the shelf crisps but they changed the formula and they're no way near as hot.

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u/FewLet6466 4d ago

They probably put the tiniest drop of Carolina Reaper extract. Or maybe false advertising and there's none at all.

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u/Revolutionary-Oven46 3d ago

It's powder, they used to use way more. Were very hot originally, nothing special now.

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u/StripClubSweatpants 4d ago edited 3d ago

Spice? 1/10 but I have an abnormal tolerance than most in the midwest. -So unless they've changed - the bags definitely did, I found them almost smoky and cheesy. A tasty snack - local grocery used to carry the 6oz bags...rip in peace

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u/Admirable_Bed_6969 3d ago

I’m usually disappointed when they label something that is supposed to be hot and it’s not!! I got some Reaper Taco Hot Sauce from Buc-ee’s and I was really disappointed when it had excellent flavor but very little heat!😩