No More Evil Snacking

Krinkle Sticks—Sour Cream and Onion
From Lesser Evil

Calories: 160 per 40g (I eat 30g at a time)
Fat: 3.5g (0g saturated)
Carbs: 27g (3g fibre)
Protein: 3g
Ingredients: Potato flakes, potato granules, potato starch, salt, annatto coloring, sunflower oil, non-fat milk powder, onion powder, evaporated cane juice, salt, natural butter flavour, natural onion flavour, lactic acid, dehydrated parsley.

These were my biggest discovery of July. I’ve known about Lesser Evil from the USA but I’ve never actually tasted any of their products, mainly because I’ve never found them in local grocery stores. The Superstore started stocking LE snacks last month and I’ve made it a goal to try all three kinds before the end of summer. I’ve already bought the snacks, now I just have to get around to eating them! It’s hard, but someone’s gotta do it.
These Krinkle sticks caught my eye first with the flashing green bag and shiny letters. Plus, they were in what I call the “Better for You” aisles that I can’t resist poking around in. The distinct onion smell hits you right away, then you get earthy potato and it’s like breathing into a bag of Lays Sour Cream and Onion. The “sticks” are zigzag shaped like crinkle cut fries. They actually remind me of the Chinese shrimp cracker snacks I used to devour as a kid, before I found out how bad they were for me. I’m happy to say these are good for me and better tasting to boot. A few sticks were lighter, almost airy like puffed corn, most were dense but all had excellent crunch. Little green flecks of parsley lent each Krinkle visual appeal. All without a greasy finger in sight!

Texture-wise they were more like a thicker, denser, rice cake than a light crispy chip. However, flavour was just like potato chips. The onion was definitely at the forefront with a sour hint as accent. These sticks weren’t heavily coated or as salty as most chips. But they were well seasoned. And the portion size…WOW, it’s a lot for 160 cals. Even 30g was one BIG handful, 25-30 or so Krinkles for about 120 cals. And they were sooo addictive I couldn’t keep myself away if I’d tried. Luckily, they were also so filling that I couldn’t eat more than a serving in a sitting. I can’t wait to try the other flavours.

Pros: excellent flavour and smell, not greasy, 75% less fat than potato chips, big serving size, no artificial ingredients, very satisfying crunch
Cons: Hard to find, can be pricey

Score: 10/10 (Must Try if Available)