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#5 - Space Raiders: Beef



19/8/18 - Winnersh

I can’t remember the last time I placed a Space Raider into my mouth but after today, I’m disappointed that I didn’t do it sooner.

Now, I know what some of you may be thinking. “Hold on a second, Space Raiders aren’t made of potato!?” And that’s correct, these little yellow alien heads are made of corn. But don’t let that distract of what this blog is about - crisps. In a sense, Space Raiders are crispy, so they are therefore crisps. To stop any embarrassment, it would not be a good idea to argue. Also, Twiglets are not crisps.

Space Raiders are a staple to the British diet and the ever so popular beef flavour is a prime example as to why British crisp companies go to the next level to appease to the desires of this great nation.

I favour meat flavoured crisps over your standard ‘ready salted’ because I like a bit of rich seasoning with my crunch, and that’s one thing that KP Snacks have nailed with our red alien friend (see above picture if you are confused). With a meaty crisp, there’s a wider range of flavours to choose from. For example: Steak. Chicken. Sausage. Kangaroo. The list goes on and on.

Are these the best crisps I’ve had so far in my voyage into the great sphere that is crisps? I’d put them in a solid 2nd place behind the Sweet Chilli Sensations. Only time will tell what will topple that great beast.

4/5

Next episode: Transform-a-Snack - Heroic Saucy BBQ

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