Corn Snack

There’s something quietly intriguing about Aldi’s Deltas range. It feels like the supermarket equivalent of putting on sunglasses indoors — trying to be cool without saying so out loud. The name itself — Deltas Cool — sounds like a translation that’s one step to the left of familiar, but you know exactly what it’s going for. These are Aldi’s answer to Doritos Cool Original. And to their credit, they get surprisingly close. Familiar crunch, distinctive accent The first thing that strikes you about the Deltas Cool chips is their texture. They’re lighter and crispier than you might expect — not…

There’s a certain expectation when you see the word chilli on a crisp packet — a quiet promise of warmth, maybe a bit of a sting, possibly even a slow, building fire. Aldi’s Deltas Chilli Flavour Tortilla Chips flirt with that idea, but never quite commit. These are crisps with swagger in the name, but a surprisingly mild-mannered presence on the palate. Heat, but hold the fire Let’s talk flavour first. The chilli seasoning is there — recognisably so — but it’s more smoky than spicy, more paprika warmth than actual heat. The first few bites give you a gentle…