There are four things that are must-haves for any summer time BBQ: hamburgers and hotdogs, corn on the cob, fresh watermelon.... and FritoLay Classic Potato Chips. I know, they aren't the healthiest snack around. But oh my those chips are perfect. Crunchy. Salty. Yum.
But the salt is too much for me. After a handful of Classic Chips, I'm already reaching for a big glass of water.
So I was quick to try out FritoLay's new line of Pinch of Salt chips. Pinch of Salt contains 30 to 50 percent less sodium than their originals. FritoLay isn't lying when they say it is just a pinch of salt. The four varieties all are Low Sodium choice chips. They have less sodium than preztels, microwave popcorn, and those little fish shaped cheese crackers my son is addicted to.
The recipe and flavors taste identical. In fact, I actually prefered the Pinch of Salt Classic Chips and Crispy Rounds to their originals. The amount of salt was just enough to satisfy that salty craving but not enough to make me feel like I was retaining water with every chip. With the ingredients all natural - no artificial preservatives or flavors in these bags - it makes it an easy choice for summer time BBQs.
I am so disgusted with every grocery chains in the Minneapolis/St Paul and Surrounding communities (especially the northern suburbs). None are carrying any more the Pinch of Salt Chips. Can anyone tell me why. I have had a Kidney Transplant and can not have very much sodium a day and these chips made it possible for me to have some, not all the time, but at least once a week. It is the same with all other types of foods, including fruits and vegetables.
Posted by: Patricia Wright | December 01, 2008 at 12:00 PM
I was so excited to see the pinch of salt chips by Frito Lay. They have less salt than the regular chips, but are still a little too salty for me and my blood pressure problems. They could still be a little less salty. I missed seeing them on the shelf this week. Why?
They are so much better than the regular chips. Please continue to make them!
Posted by: Percy M Lee | December 04, 2008 at 05:57 PM