“The Ventrilocrisp’s objection to a ‘healthy’ crisp is simple: crisps are not a health food.” On the surface, this crisp…
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Nik Naks Nice N’ Spicy
‘The Nice N’ Spicys have a cult following, but the Ventrilocrisp challenges any fan to accurately pinpoint their flavour from…
M&S Sour Cream & Jalapeño Combo Mix
‘The square shines blindingly bright like the sun, whilst the wheel, tube and ruffle are planets in its orbit, reflecting…
Walkers Salt & Vinegar
‘As always, the crisp depends on its context.’ Clapham Common on a Saturday afternoon: the only day of the footballing…
Lonely God Vegetable Flavor Potato Twists
‘After several bites, there’s a miniscule hint of spice, like a faint cry for help from a person trapped deep in a well.’
Just Snax Tortilla Chips
‘On the football pitch, it would play CDM. A selfless player, this crisp tidies up at the back and rarely gets on the scoresheet.’
Curly Peanut Classic
‘The crisp has pluck, but the Ventrilocrisp can spot a mid-range peanut crisp from 100 paces.’ The Ventrilocrisp is a…
Crisps in Quarantine: Kettle Chips Sea Salt and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
‘Take solace in the Kettles: they are a taste of the good times.’ Day 5 of social distancing. The Ventrilocrisp’s…
Calbee Pizza Crisps
‘It evokes a grotesque fascination, in the same way as when having stepped in dog poo, one might seek out…
Cheetos Twisted Flamin’ Hot
‘The packet promises tightly-spun, 3-4 coiled spirals: the prom queen’s glossy ringlets. Chance would be a fine thing!’ The Ventrilocrisp…