Salt and vinegar sorts people into camps. You either want your lips to sting and your face to pucker, or you think the whole flavour is an assault on decency. There’s no middle ground.
Asda’s version caters firmly to the sour lovers.
The vinegar is assertive without being extreme. It announces itself clearly, providing that distinctive acidic punch that makes this flavour what it is. Your taste buds know immediately what they’re dealing with.
The sting test
After a handful, there’s a definite tingle on the lips. Not the aggressive burning of the strongest salt and vinegar options, but enough to confirm authenticity. These aren’t pretending to be salt and vinegar. They’re committing to it.
Balance considerations
The salt provides counterpoint to the sour, and there’s just enough potato flavour surviving underneath to remind you this is still a crisp. The balance is well-calibrated for mainstream tastes.
The consistency factor
Unlike some budget options, the seasoning here is reasonably even. Most crisps in the bag deliver similar flavour intensity. Quality control has been applied.
The final assessment
A respectable salt and vinegar crisp. Not the best version of this flavour, but far from the worst. For everyday snacking at supermarket prices, these deliver.
