first impressions:
- less cheesy... is there even a cheesiness to them?
- the hot and spicy aspect builds up
- They are so much hotter (and a different kind of hot than I thought)
The Cheesiness:
When I fantasized about these Cheetos, I thought they would be super cheesy with a hot twist (like a warm, hot chilli pepper), but to my surprise, they are nothing like I thought they would be.
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| cheesy claim |
They claim these have a cheesy taste... but I couldn't taste a single bit of cheese :(
The Spice:
seasoned with chilli peppers and other flavouring to give them a distinctive heat. There is more heat than depth, more hot than spice.
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| list of ingredients |
To my surprise, I couldn't find "chilli" as part of their ingredients. Cheddar cheese is part of their seasoning but I couldn't tell it was there :(...
Texture:
Similar to the signature Cheetos crunchy texture. They are made from cornmeal.
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| close up of the Flamin Hot Cheetos |
They are on the red side compared to regular Cheetos (which are very orange-looking).
Verdict:
While these are good and can satisfy your hot and spicy craving, I wanted more spice and cheesiness. In fact, I hoped there would be at least SOME cheesiness, but there isn't. :(They are quite hot, so if you enjoy the heat that spicy foods give, this is for you. But these are not for you if you are looking for a hot version of the signature Cheetos with a cheesy twist.
Score: 6.5/10
Website: https://www.cheetos.com/products/cheetos-crunchy-flamin-hot-cheese-flavored-snacks
