Crisps (Potato Chips & Similar Snacks)

[Krepostnoi]

Some balsamic vinegar has a high sugar content.

I'm willing to bet none of that had made its way into the general public consciousness of the UK in the late 60s . (My bluff Northern credentials will be absolutely shredded when I admit that a very tolerable condiment for mushy peas is a splash of balsamic vinegar.)

 

[Mythopoeika]

I'm willing to bet none of that had made its way into the general public consciousness of the UK in the late 60s . (My bluff Northern credentials will be absolutely shredded when I admit that a very tolerable condiment for mushy peas is a splash of balsamic vinegar.)

Well, yes. That ol' chipshop vinegar has mostly been of the same type (malt vinegar), or some variant thereof. So, not that sweet.

 

[Ogdred Weary]

Some balsamic vinegar has a high sugar content.

A lot of crisps have a high added sugar component, many flavours and brands have more added sugar than salt.

 

[Nemo]

I think that Nik Naks are really Twiglets.

 

[GNC]

I think that Nik Naks are really Twiglets.

Aren't Twiglets Marmite flavoured? You don't get Marmite Nik-Naks, do you? Or do you?

 

[Nemo]

Aren't Twiglets Marmite flavoured? You don't get Marmite Nik-Naks, do you? Or do you?

Yep & sadly no.
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Golden Wonder changed the bag colours, btw.
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Oxo flavoured crisps. (& no they're not available anymore)

 

[Trevp666]

Twiglets are savoury like marmite but have loads more pepper in them. And marmite smells different.
And there's nothing to stop you getting nik-naks (I guess nice & spicy would be most appropriate seeing as they dont taste of much anyway) and dipping them in marmite.
And why is marmite so unwieldy anyway? I would've expected them to produce a version with a more gloopy consistency, a-la-mayonaisse, so that it spreads more easily, or even in a sort of spray-on version? I know they've produced a squeezy bottle of marmite but that's just the same thing but in a squeezy bottle, no more easily spreadable, it still tears the bread.
Sorry I feel I've strayed somewhat from the thread with questions about the existence of marmite.

 

[Mythopoeika]

And why is marmite so unwieldy anyway? I would've expected them to produce a version with a more gloopy consistency, a-la-mayonaisse, so that it spreads more easily, or even in a sort of spray-on version? I know they've produced a squeezy bottle of marmite but that's just the same thing but in a squeezy bottle, no more easily spreadable, it still tears the bread.

That is the main reason why I buy the Sainsbury's equivalent. It seems almost impossible to use Marmite properly.

 

[Trevp666]

Can you get bovril crisps? I like bovril. On a bit of toast....mmmmm. Spreads much easier than marmite too.

 

[hunck]

Marmite is the guvner imo - other versions are just pale imitations. It has to sting yer gums. Twiglets used to be much more pokey years ago but they've been toned down & are milder these days. Even so, I have to limit buying them as I still find them more addictive than crack cocaine & can't stop myself finishing the whole packet once opened, no matter how large.

 

[Ogdred Weary]

Twiglets are savoury like marmite but have loads more pepper in them. And marmite smells different.
And there's nothing to stop you getting nik-naks (I guess nice & spicy would be most appropriate seeing as they dont taste of much anyway) and dipping them in marmite.
And why is marmite so unwieldy anyway? I would've expected them to produce a version with a more gloopy consistency, a-la-mayonaisse, so that it spreads more easily, or even in a sort of spray-on version? I know they've produced a squeezy bottle of marmite but that's just the same thing but in a squeezy bottle, no more easily spreadable, it still tears the bread.
Sorry I feel I've strayed somewhat from the thread with questions about the existence of marmite.

A few years ago there was a "squeezy" version similar to the Mayo and mustard that you can still get. I think it must have had a different consistency and therefore recipe. Didn't seem to last long, I never tried it.

 

[hunck]

They also had a 'vintage' version which I tried a while ago, with extra marmiteness. Not sure if it's still available.

 

[Mythopoeika]

They also had a 'vintage' version which I tried a while ago, with extra marmiteness. Not sure if it's still available.

Now that was really good stuff. I had some.

 

[Ogdred Weary]

They also had a 'vintage' version which I tried a while ago, with extra marmiteness. Not sure if it's still available.

Much as I like marmite, I'm not sure I could handle any extra marmite ness.

 

[Mythopoeika]

I had some Walkers chilli con carne flavour crisps yesterday. Not that wonderful, just OK.

 

[Sgt Girth]

Speaking of Walkers, what is it with them and their packaging of cheese & onion crisps in a blue bag? Everyone knows that cheese & onion is green whilst salt & vinegar is blue! Grrrrrrrr! Bring back Tudor crisps, that’s what I say.....proper bloody crisps!

 

[Bigphoot2]

Speaking of Walkers, what is it with them and their packaging of cheese & onion crisps in a blue bag? Everyone knows that cheese & onion is green whilst salt & vinegar is blue! Grrrrrrrr! Bring back Tudor crisps, that’s what I say.....proper bloody crisps!

I've been caught out many times by that deception. Nothing worse than expecting cheese and onion and you get a mouthful of salt and vinegar - I wonder if I can sue them for compensation for my suffering.

 

[Sgt Girth]

Maybe a group litigation action is called for?








Walkers Legal Team........I’m only joking!!

 

[Trevp666]

I've been caught out many times by that deception. Nothing worse than expecting cheese and onion and you get a mouthful of salt and vinegar - I wonder if I can sue them for compensation for my suffering.

Aaah but where do you stand on Seabrooks Cheese and Onion which come in a nice bright yellow bag?

Personally, I never stand on crisps.

 

[escargot]

Nothing worse than expecting cheese and onion and you get a mouthful of salt and vinegar

I thought just the cheese was bad enough. Must've led a sheltered life.

 

[cycleboy2]

Aaah but where do you stand on Seabrooks Cheese and Onion which come in a nice bright yellow bag?
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Personally, I never stand on crisps.

The island of Ireland's two Tayto companies add even more confusion to the mix - Ireland's Tayto goes for a nice red while the Northern Irish Tayto prefers a largely yellow pack.

 

[gordonrutter]

Speaking of Walkers, what is it with them and their packaging of cheese & onion crisps in a blue bag? Everyone knows that cheese & onion is green whilst salt & vinegar is blue! Grrrrrrrr! Bring back Tudor crisps, that’s what I say.....proper bloody crisps!

Canny bag of crisps, Tudor.

 

[Anonymous34905]

All this talk of crisps is making me want some!!

 

[Bigphoot2]

Aaah but where do you stand on Seabrooks Cheese and Onion which come in a nice bright yellow bag?
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Personally, I never stand on crisps.

That's blasphemy!

 

[Analogue Boy]

Canny bag of crisps, Tudor.

It’s a Northern thing. But that reminded me of some of the collectibles they offered. Of interest to all tiny Forteans at that time were the ‘Wear Em Scare Ems. I sent off for a skull and crossbones but there were some other really bizarre ones - shrunken heads, voodoo masks, werewolf faces etc. The images may be copyright so I’ll leave it to you all to search google or your memories for these odd things.

 

[Analogue Boy]

Cheese and Onion should be green and salt n vinegar should be blue.
Walkers. Hang your head in shame.
Anyone remember Chipmunk crisps?

 

[hunck]

Is it really too much bother to read the packet?

 

[Beresford]

The island of Ireland's two Tayto companies add even more confusion to the mix - Ireland's Tayto goes for a nice red while the Northern Irish Tayto prefers a largely yellow pack.

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Maybe because a red, white and blue bag might not sell too well in certain parts of Northern Ireland.

 

[Nemo]

Cheese and Onion should be green and salt n vinegar should be blue.
Walkers. Hang your head in shame.
Anyone remember Chipmunk crisps?

The curse of Golden Wonder: Walkers finds public still stuck in the olden days of crisp colours


I remember Chipmunk crisps especially their Oxo flavoured ones.

 

[GNC]

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