Your Five Senses - Had Your Cucumber Pepsi Today?

Recently, I came across these products sold in Japan that got me thinking of flavors and flavor combinations.  All of these products we could purchase here in the States, but not in the flavors that seem to be unique to Japan.

As the US becomes more and more of a diverse nation, what types of flavors will become more mainstream?  Will we ever be ready for Honey Butter Doritos?

Only recently have we begun to see offerings beyond nacho cheese, bar-b-que or sour cream & onion in the potato chip category.  But companies seem to be recognizing our diverse, collective voices that we want bolder, more daring flavors.  But are they the flavors we really want?

Take Doritos.  They've released Doritos Collisions in a hot wing & blue cheese flavor.  Yes, it's a new flavor to the chip category, but it's maybe not as daring as Pringles new Select flavors; Szechuan Barbecue, Sun-Dried Tomato or Cinnamon Sweet Potato.

Personally, I've tried the Hot Wings & Blue Cheese Collisions & the Cinnamon Sweet Potato Pringles, both of which lived up to their names and tasted exactly as they are named.  The flavors were right on.

So what's your favorite flavor of potato chip?  Would you want to see bolder flavors?  What would be your ultimate combo flavor?  I'm thinking green tea or even a spicy chocolate.

Comments

[Christiane]

Having lived overseas, I definitely miss the wide range of flavors for almost everything you can find in other countries. Chili Lime is always my favorite combo, and the similarly flavored Fritos I had in Guatemala 3 years ago are still on my mind. Green Tea is also an up-and-coming flavor so I'd love to see more applications of it.
My favorite potato chip flavor is simply spiced with freshly cracked pepper and sea salt. I love bolder flavors so I say Bring Them On!

[mimi]

This is a very cool site. A chocolate flavored potato chip would be awesome, with a touch of raspberry!