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What have they done to chipsticks?

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99redspottedducks · 27/05/2021 13:52

The crisps. Used to be my favourite now they're hard thought it was a dodgy bag
It wasn't. Why do companies think they can change recipes just like that why fix something that isn't broken
And don't get me started on all the things they discontinue never to be seen again
Tasters
Beefy square crisps
Cheesy nibbles
Strawberry and lime calippo shots Sad
IANBU

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OldEvilOwl · 27/05/2021 13:53

OMG I forgot about beefy square crisps! they were the best

RosieGirl27 · 27/05/2021 14:20

Chipsticks are rank now, honestly was so upset last time I tried a pack

VeganVeal · 27/05/2021 14:33

Ringos - they used to be firm/solid rings, now they are just puffs of wind

Whyisitaffectingmenow · 27/05/2021 14:46

They have chipsticks in aldi, saw then this morning, middle aisles

Dresssos · 27/05/2021 14:53

Anyone remember Tangy Toms? Oh god, they were tomatoey crack.

Dogscanteatonions · 27/05/2021 14:59

Let's not forget the utter travesty of ready salted chipsticks being no more

LookItsMeAgain · 27/05/2021 15:00

@Dogscanteatonions - are you talking about Mini Chips? M&S do their own version and they're passable as Mini Chips.

Whatup · 27/05/2021 15:02

Why don't they do potato squares anymore !

PixieDust28 · 27/05/2021 15:17

@Dogscanteatonions

Let's not forget the utter travesty of ready salted chipsticks being no more
They were the best!
PixieDust28 · 27/05/2021 15:18

Or prawn cocktail wotsits Sad.

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99redspottedducks · 27/05/2021 15:20

@Whyisitaffectingmenow

They have chipsticks in aldi, saw then this morning, middle aisles
I have some at home but they've changed them without informing anyone and they're now hard and taste vile Angry I'm tempted to email the company and ask what were they thinking?!
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Looloo89 · 27/05/2021 15:23

They have the best ones in Asda (the own brand!) Most like the original chipsticks!

Jay3004 · 27/05/2021 15:27

I’ve just noticed this in the last week too! I’m so disappointed 😩

Onetraumaatatimeplease · 27/05/2021 15:37

@Dresssos sadly tangy Tom's are rock hard as well. I used to love crisps that you could suck into mush. Like monster munch and chipsticks.
I think in the quest to make things healthy they've made these things terrible.
I used to love love love cheesy moments. But can only find scampi fries and quite frankly, out of the two, they are shite.

Toiletrollbuyer · 27/05/2021 15:49

I love scampi fries, I had a packet the other day and they were so bland I honestly thought I had Covid. They tasted of nothing. Luckily it was just a dodgy pack.

BlitheringBlathers · 27/05/2021 16:02

Also salt and vinegar Pringles! They used to be so full of flavour and so painful to eat 🤣 now they hardly have any flavour! I did have some in Spain (just before COVID) and they were amazing, my mouth burned 😁.

Also on the subject on discontinued products, Cadbury marble..I have a relative in NZ who sent me over a big family bar of it (and a big bar of a Cadbury caramac type chocolate) so I may have to move 😅.

Viviennemary · 27/05/2021 16:06

I want the red packets of chipsticks back. And also cheesey moments.

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99redspottedducks · 27/05/2021 16:08

I just looked on the packet and see that walkers make chipsticks now?! I never knew that
Makes sense so many good crisps lost
Beef wotsits
The tiny mini wotsits (they were so good)
Barbecue walkers crisps
Granted these were for Halloween but quaver ghosts they tasted AMAZING
No one remembers them....so good!

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Beebopawhop · 27/05/2021 16:25

I am so upset about chipsticks, I bought them the other day for my son thinking he must try my and my siblings fav crisp ever and they turned out to be god awful

Whatevernext1 · 27/05/2021 16:32

@BlitheringBlathers you may be happy to hear that B&M stock those chocolate bars now! I've had Marble,Caramilk,Rocky Road and Birthday Cake. I think they're £2.99 as imported from Australia. Also if you like caramac I can recommend the new galaxy fusions blonde chocolate salted caramel,it's divine! An adult version of caramac,very addictive!

ThePlantsitter · 27/05/2021 16:41

Sainsbury's S&V chipsticks are pretty good as long as you're not too fond of the top layer of skin inside your mouth.

BlitheringBlathers · 27/05/2021 16:44

[quote Whatevernext1]@BlitheringBlathers you may be happy to hear that B&M stock those chocolate bars now! I've had Marble,Caramilk,Rocky Road and Birthday Cake. I think they're £2.99 as imported from Australia. Also if you like caramac I can recommend the new galaxy fusions blonde chocolate salted caramel,it's divine! An adult version of caramac,very addictive![/quote]
OMG thank you so much, this is big news 🤣 ..although I can foresee that I will not be fitting into my summer clothes this year 😅

BlitheringBlathers · 27/05/2021 16:45

makes shopping list for b&m

littlepattilou · 27/05/2021 16:47

I haven't tasted chipsticks for YEARS.

What's wrong with them then?

littlepattilou · 27/05/2021 16:48

@99redspottedducks I haven't tasted chipsticks for YEARS.

What's wrong with them then?

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