Kettle Brand Potato Chips, Sea Salt and Vinegar, 8.5 Ounce Bag

I was getting VERY worried, when I read some of the other reviews here. Specifically, the "One Star" reviews, to which I always go, to see if the faults these other reviewers find with any merchandise would prevent me from buying it.WOW! They sure seemed to hate the KETTLE CHIPS, BACKYARD BARBECUE 9-OUNCE BAGS, (PACK OF 12), that I had bought as 1 ounce bags, liked A LOT, decided to subscribe....and then, for good measure, got 2 orders of the 9 ounce bags.Yes...I love potato chips....especially these KETTLE CHIPS, BACKYARD BARBECUE FLAVOUR....but others seemed to really HATE them...or at least, hate how they had changed.But then I realized they were talking about OTHER FLAVOURS! Amazon, in it's deep wisdom, has obviously seen fit to put ALL comments concerning ALL flavours of KETTLE, (and other brands of?????) potato chips, TOGETHER!Of course, this DOES have SOME advantages, because most potato-chip lovers, (like me!), enjoy eating several flavour, and brand varieties. So, comparisons can be made easily. Also, as we're all potato-chip lovers, but each person has his or her very favourite flavour that they are reviewing, we are, here a sort of "United Nations of Potato Chip Lovers"....all different, but all united in our love of Potato Chips! (The rest of the world can REALLY benefit from the example of our tightly-knit, but ever...er,...expanding...group here, I think! : ) But -- not at first realizing that thesedifferent flavour reviews were all together, did cause me a little confusion and dismay.... at least to begin with.... (Amazon should have mentioned that this is the "Kettle Potato Chip Review Forum"! : )I am happy to report that KETTLE CHIPS, BACKYARD BARBEQUE FLAVOUR, are totally delicious! (At least they are in the one-ounce bags...hopefully the same product in the 9 ounce bags will taste the same!) These are definitely chips for ADULTS, however -- and/or children whose stronger-than-adult taste buds can withstand the very strong flavour of these chips. They are NOT the strongest flavour I have ever had...that was from a jalapeno pepper chip which was far too strong for even me!These Backyard Barbeque chips by Kettle, however, have just the right amount of sweetness, (with honey powder, onion and sugar), to take the edge of the stonger flavours(paprika, chili pepper, cayenne pepper, and natural smoke flavour), of which there is less, (they come further down in the list of ingredients than the sweeteners.)The complete list of ingredients of these KETTLE BACKYARD BARBECUE CHIPS, (in the 1-ounce bags, and hopefully, in the 9 ounce bags as well), is as follows:PotatoesVegetable Oil, (Safflower and Sunflower Oil),Honey Powder, (Dried cane sugar, honey),Rice PowderSugarSaltOnion PowderTomato PowderPaprikaTorula YeastGarlic PowderChili PepperCitric AcidCayenne PepperPaprika Oleoresin, (Colour)Natural Smoke FlavourNaturally cooked, natural ingredients. The combination is a true taste treat!Of course, as with all ptato chips, moderation is the key.Potatoes contain a LOT of potassium....which gives energy and othr good things....but too much of which can damage kindneys. The vegetable oil is great -- but too much oil, (as well as too much starch, from the potatoes), can hurt the eyes. Natural smoke flavour is SO yummy....but it, (as well as sugar), has -- in very large amounts -- been linked to cancer productionAs far as the starch from the potatoes and oil go, thiscan be ameliorated, (a bit), by drinking TEA...which is good for the eyes. But as far as the potassium, (energy - good, too much -- bad for the kidneys), and the sugar and natural smoke flavour, (too much leading to cancer production) -- the only thing is to do what is good in everything.....M O D E R A T I O N...!Twice or three times a month, I allow myself to go on what I call a "Potato Chip Diet". I eat only one large bag, (or the equivalent in small ones), of potato chips all day. I supplement this with tea, coffee, and lemonade, as well as several servings of Carnation Instant Breakfast Essentials, (I like the Dark Chocolate flavour) This adds up to fewer calories than I would normally eat, if I had my normal three meals a day plus snacks. It also teaches me to eat s-l-o-w-l-y, because that one big bag, (or many little bags), never lasts as long as I'd like. Anyway, with excercise and sensible eating, the rest of the month, (and keeping my scale nearby, and weighing myself at least twice a day, every day), I've taken off ten pounds in the last three months! : )These BACKYARD BARBEQUE flavour potato chips from KETTLE,are totally scrumptious. Except for those jalapino chips, (which tasted good, but were far too spicy for my own taste buds), I have yet to meet a potato chip I didn't like to eat. These Kettle BACKYARD BARBEQUE flavour potato chips, with their combination of potatoes, sweetness, and spices, have truly become one of my top five favourites....if not the VERY first favourite, of all!Flavoured potato PERFECTION!

These are among the best chips I have ever eaten! I first came upon them when I visited a CostPlus World Market store in Opelika, AL, in the Tiger Town Mall, in 2007. I wasn't a big fan of dijon-flavored anything, but I decided to give these chips a try. I was hooked. I probably ended up buying over a dozen bags within just a few months' time. I searched all over my part of Alabama (the northwestern part of the state) and could not find them. I later tried to find them at the World Market in Hoover, at the Patton Creek Shopping Center, and they did not carry this flavor. However, when I learned that they were available on Amazon.com, and also available for PRIME Shipping - I bought them as soon as I read "Kettle Chips Honey Dijon, 9-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12)!"You get a pretty big box, filled with 12 bags of these delicious morsels. They last quite a while, but I will re-order, very, very soon! I suggest you buy them, in this bulk form, and enjoy them - you won't be disappointed! They go great with hamburgers and hot dogs - so they're perfect for spring and this coming summer's outdoor activities and cook-outs!Take my word for it, these chips are a hidden gem lost in the world of snack foods! Buy some today, and fall in love like me!

I ordered the Maple Bacon flavor having never tasted them before. I had been stuck in my house for a week due to car issues and had to take to the internet to order my food and save money on rides. When the package arrived with my other food orders I was so happy and hungry after craving typical addictive junk food for days. I opened the bag and started eating as soon as it arrived. The entire bag was gone in less than a day so, needless to say, I thought they were good. They have a satisfying crunch but it wasn't so over the top that it hurt the roof of my mouth (usually I am pretty sensitive to crunchy foods). The maple flavor was subtle, not too sweet, but it was present in most bites. The bacon flavor was more of a smoky flavor, not necessarily bacon, which I was okay with because sometimes bacon can taste too greasy or rancid. It tasted really good in my opinion and I will most likely order again even though my thighs are saying I should go for a run instead.

They weren’t too bad. I didn’t order them, they were just included for free which was really nice. The flavor wasn’t bad at all, just wouldn’t be my first choice personally. But if you do like that flavor I don’t imagine you would be dissatisfied. Good thickness, very hearty and crunchy chips.

Although they’re a little pricey I find myself buying them time and time again. I can’t get my 2yr old great grandson to keep his hands out of the bag. I even ordered my 10yr old great grandson a 6pk as a reward incentive and he was overjoyed. This is a good flavor and they sell out fast. My favorite.

I bought cases of the large bags of Buffalo Bleu, New York Cheddar and a medium sized case of Spicy Thai. The cheddar kind of tastes like pringles to me, but the others in my family really like them. The thai is really good, but they aren't that much different than barbecue chips with a sprinkle of ginger flavor. But the Buffalo Bleu IS AWESOME! These are the absolutely best chips I have ever eaten. The funny thing is that the bleu's were the ones that I thought I would probably regret getting. They are awesome. I will buy again. And again. And again.I would suggest, though, if you get them to get the smallest bag size or else you will do what my family and I have done: finish a bag every other day. The smallest bag might be the most expensive per ounce but they will probably last longer.

Okay, Wasabi Ranch sounds like a crazy flavor - but I love it. Seriously can eat the entire bag. It's kind of random and def weird, but again, it works for me. The chips have the ranchy flavor and then the wasabi kick. Talk about giving you bad breath - but again, I like them. My kids think they're gross - so there is that, but it leaves more for me. So, if you're going to try them - it's kind of a toss up on if you'll like them. Must love wasabi!