Lays confirms it discontinued popular flavor and fans are calling the original 'too salty'

September 2024 · 2 minute read

CHIP lovers have taken to social media to request a new, less salty version of a popular Lay's chip.

Frito-Lay, the specialty chip maker operating under PepsiCo's brand, confirmed the chips were created but subsequently discontinued.

In a conversation on X, formerly known as Twitter, a customer asked for the popular Ruffles chips to have a lightly-salted option.

"Just a suggestion," the customer wrote. "I’d love and adore a lightly salted version of ruffles."

"Sometimes it’s just too salty and lightly salty lays are good but ruffles are my fav! Hope to see it one day!"

The chip manufacturer confirmed the chips did exist, but they're no longer available.

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"We've actually had this flavor in the past and we'll be sure to share your request with our team," the company said.

"Thanks for being a loyal fan!"

CHIPS GONE

The discontinued, lightly-salted chips had half the sodium as regular potato crisps.

Each snack-sized bag carried 140 mg of sodium.

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The crisps were made of three simple ingredients - potatoes, vegetable oil, and salt.

Frito-Lay said the products were gluten free.

CANADIAN INVASION

Frito-Lays announced four new chip favors, including popular brand mashups.

One of the four new flavors has strong Canadian roots.

The new chip, Lay’s Kettle Cooked Ruffles and All Dressed, is inspired by a Canadian classic flavor.

The company describes the flavor as "a tangy, savory and sweet flavor experience all in one bite."

The other three flavors combine Frito-Lay's popular brands into one potato chip - Lay’s Cheetos Cheese chips, Lay's Doritos Cool Ranch, and Lay's Wavy Funyuns Onion Flavor.

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Also, customers called this returned chip the "best chip ever."

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