Crinkle cut is a texture choice that divides opinion. The ridges add crunch variation and hold more seasoning. They also require more chewing and can feel dense if poorly executed.
Tesco’s Finest execution is well-judged.
The ridges are deep enough to matter but not so aggressive that they dominate. The crunch has complexity, with multiple breaking points creating a more interesting mouthfeel than flat crisps provide. The “lightly sea salted” seasoning is appropriately restrained.
What distinguishes these from standard crinkle cut offerings is potato quality. There’s actual vegetable flavour here, earthiness that the Finest range consistently delivers. You’re eating crisps that remember they came from the ground.
For crinkle cut fans, these are among the better supermarket options. For crinkle cut sceptics, they won’t convert you. The format remains divisive, and Tesco has simply executed it well rather than transcending it.
