Someone called Robert suggested Ranch Raccoon (with sour cream from Dorset), and someone at Walkers obviously thought it would be a good idea for their Do Us a Flavour campaign. Interesting. If you would like to vote for this flavour by all means do but I'm not sure that I will. Sorry Robert.
Obviously no raccoons were harmed in the making of these crisps which has got to be a good thing. Because, although they are dreadful pests in North America, they are so charming with the food washing and the dear little hands.... It is a very weird idea though.
And I'm fascinated that the crisps are advertised as made with sour cream from Dorset. Which I am sure is delicious but it isn't exactly raccoon. The flavour seems to be mostly made of milk products and parsley. Hey ho. Vegetarian? Yup.
Anyway, I tried these on the reluctant taste testers at work and they were, for the most part, not mad keen. One reviewer said (and I totally agree with her) that these crisps taste of not very nice, rather fatty, roast beef sandwich made with roast beef that was left out all night. And yes, I know that is a very specific critique but we all are highly trained crisp tasters these days. There's a new member of staff starting next week; I shall have to start training him.
Verdict? Not mad keen. Which is a shame because we had high expectations.
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