Cheese crisps are one of those deeply personal snack categories. People tend to fall into one of two camps: can’t get enough, or can’t get away fast enough.
I’ll be honest — despite my love for real-life cheese, I’ve always leaned towards the latter.
That said, sometimes it’s worth approaching a snack with an open mind, even if the packet already smells like it’s going to follow you around for the rest of the day.
Aldi’s Deltas Tangy Cheese Tortilla Chips are unashamedly bold in their presentation. Bright orange, thick with seasoning, and shaped in familiar triangular form, they waste no time introducing themselves. The aroma hits as soon as you open the bag — a sharp, almost tangy whiff that walks a fine line between nacho cheese and powdered feet.
Bold flavour, polarising delivery
For fans of cheese-flavoured snacks, there may well be something to admire here. The flavour is immediate and intense — a punch of artificial cheese, underlined by a faint vinegary tang, presumably the ‘tangy’ bit. It doesn’t so much build as arrive fully formed, then linger for longer than you might want.
There’s a slight sweetness to the seasoning too, which gives it that oddly cloying finish that some people love and others (myself included) find a bit much after a few bites. It’s the kind of snack that makes itself known — in the room, on your fingers, and in your mouth well after the last crunch.
Texture saves the day (a little)
Thankfully, the texture is solid — much like the rest of the Deltas range. These tortilla chips have a light, crisp bite with a clean snap, and they hold up well to dips. If you can get past the intensity of the flavour, the actual chip beneath is decent, with a toasted corn base that does its job.
But in this particular variety, the cheese really dominates. There’s little subtlety, and not much room to breathe. For the cheese crisp connoisseur, that might be exactly what you’re after. For the rest of us, it’s a bit like trying to have a quiet conversation at full volume.
Not for me — and that’s okay
To their credit, Aldi knows its audience. These Tangy Cheese Deltas are clearly aimed at people who want a bold snack without the brand-name price tag — and on that front, they deliver. But if, like me, you’ve never quite made peace with cheese dust, they’re unlikely to change your mind.
You can admire the effort without wanting the encore.
Nutritional information per 100g
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1997 kJ / 477 kcal |
| Fat | 22.1 g |
| of which saturates | 2.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 61.9 g |
| of which sugars | 3.3 g |
| Fibre | 4.5 g |
| Protein | 6.3 g |
| Salt | 1.8 g |
