# Snack foods that are oddly addictive **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** food-cooking\ **Created:** [December 2, 2020, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snack-foods-that-are-oddly-addictive/927039 "2020-12-02T20:16:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2020, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snack-foods-that-are-oddly-addictive/927039/61 "2020-12-08T18:31:32Z")
Quoting myself for context: > [@LSLGuy](#): > > I had never heard of chili cheese Fritos before @sitchensis’s post. Must. Not. Try. > > Aw heck, who am I kidding; I’ve added them to my groc list. Bring on the polyaddiction! Those are fantastic! Darn hard to hold myself back to the tiny serving that’s my limit these days. I’ve not eaten conventional Fritos in some years, but in addition to the flavoring these chips are much thinner than I recall Fritos being. A little narrower too. Both of which are an improvement over the rather clunky traditional Frito. ---
**Author:** ![Dr\_Paprika](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr_paprika/32/3042_2.png) [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2020, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snack-foods-that-are-oddly-addictive/927039/62 "2020-12-08T18:38:56Z")
Mexico has some great flavoured Fritos - line and chili, habanero… maybe for the better you don’t see these in Canada. ---
**Author:** ![cochrane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cochrane/32/10441_2.png) [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2020, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snack-foods-that-are-oddly-addictive/927039/63 "2020-12-08T19:02:50Z")
I thought of another one. Veggie Straws. > **[Sensible Portions Sea Salt Garden Veggie Straws - 7oz](https://www.target.com/p/sensible-portions-sea-salt-garden-veggie-straws-7oz/-/A-14244548?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&DFA=71700000012732781&CPNG=PLA_Grocery%2BShopping_Local&adgroup=SC_Grocery&LID=700000001170770pgs&LNM=PRODUCT_GROUP&network=g&device=m&location=9030238&targetid=pla-616274387439&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1248099&gclid=Cj0KCQiA5bz-BRD-ARIsABjT4niySrWJuzhz3cZin4AhtsTx3qVo4x8lJ7CW_TnlqdWETuLiTnSmIewaAtTGEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds)** > > Read reviews and buy Sensible Portions Sea Salt Garden Veggie Straws - 7oz at Target. Choose from contactless Same Day Delivery, Drive Up and more. Despite the name, they don’t taste like vegetables. They’re light, crispy, and hollow in the center, and they taste like a French fry. ---
**Author:** ![bump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7c8e57/32.png) [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2020, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snack-foods-that-are-oddly-addictive/927039/65 "2020-12-08T20:19:48Z")
Yep, and they’re not even really _that_ good as salty, crunchy snack foods go. But for some reason, they’re weirdly addictive, and I end up eating way too many of them in a sitting. ---
**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2020, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snack-foods-that-are-oddly-addictive/927039/66 "2020-12-08T20:36:27Z")
Did someone mention Cheetos? The crunchy (not puffy) ones? Mmm, Cheetos! I’ve cut way back on my junk food consumption now that I’m old and don’t have the roaring metabolism of my youth. As a result of corrupting my taste buds with nothing but real food, I have found that most junk foods have lost their appeal when I do eat them. I used to love Fritos but of late, on the rare occasions I indulge, they aren’t nearly as luscious as I remember. But Cheetos? Oh yeah baby. Those are every bit as addictive as ever. I buy a bag four or five times/year and each time I eat the whole bag in 48 hours or so. ---
**Author:** ![Limmin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f04885/32.png) [@Limmin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Limmin)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2020, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snack-foods-that-are-oddly-addictive/927039/67 "2020-12-09T03:00:43Z")
Seconded, Combos. Also a big fan of its more refined cousin, Snyder’s pretzel sandwiches (stuffed with cheese filling). Once I start a bag I can’t stop until it’s all gone. I am shocked every time. ---
**Author:** ![Periwinkle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Periwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Periwinkle)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2020, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snack-foods-that-are-oddly-addictive/927039/68 "2020-12-09T03:20:44Z")
Peanut M&Ms are just too easy to keep eating. Also Lay’s Classic potato chips. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2020, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snack-foods-that-are-oddly-addictive/927039/69 "2020-12-09T04:51:00Z")
I just ate what can only be described as an inappropriate amount of Corned Beef and Cabbage, read this thread and am hungry again. Thanks, Dopers. ---
**Author:** ![Alpha\_Twit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alpha_twit/32/265_2.png) [@Alpha\_Twit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alpha_Twit)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2020, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snack-foods-that-are-oddly-addictive/927039/70 "2020-12-09T05:05:49Z")
When Gardetto’s started selling bags of just their [GARLIC RYE CHIPS](https://www.amazon.com/Gardettos-Rye-Chips/s?k=Gardetto%27s+Rye+Chips), I knew I was done for. Dozens of bags later I’m showing no sign of slowing down. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2020, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snack-foods-that-are-oddly-addictive/927039/71 "2020-12-09T05:14:41Z")
Oh yeah. Just ordered some. I hate you. ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2020, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snack-foods-that-are-oddly-addictive/927039/72 "2020-12-09T05:30:16Z")
Chili cheese Fritos are the best! Love 'em, and that’s why I don’t buy them for myself. Plain Pringles are my go-to food if I’m not feeling well. Crunchy, tasty, and salty to replace those electrolytes! MMMMMMMM! And I refuse to buy Breyer’s Thin Mints Ice Cream. It’s seriously that good. ---
**Author:** ![Infovore](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/infovore/32/420_2.png) [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2020, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snack-foods-that-are-oddly-addictive/927039/73 "2020-12-09T05:45:56Z")
M&Ms (either original or dark chocolate). I can’t have them in the house. The bag will disappear in no time. Mother’s Double Fudge Cookies. I don’t even buy them anymore. Ben and Jerry’s Smores ice cream (the old style, not the new one). For me, 1 pint = 1 serving. ---
**Author:** ![Die\_Capacitrix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/die_capacitrix/32/9_2.png) [@Die\_Capacitrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Die_Capacitrix)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2020, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snack-foods-that-are-oddly-addictive/927039/74 "2020-12-09T06:28:03Z")
You know those little cookies you (used to) get on the plane? [https://www.lotusbiscoff.com/](https://www.lotusbiscoff.com/) I was thrilled when I could find them in the stores, after having them on the plane. And then the department assistant started buying them by the case for the training classes. There were leftovers. They were everywhere. I don’t buy them any more. And now they have ice cream. I caved. ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2020, 6:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snack-foods-that-are-oddly-addictive/927039/75 "2020-12-09T06:38:25Z")
Those were a Delta treat, right? I don’t remember them on other flights. But, yeah, those were great! ---
**Author:** ![Alpha\_Twit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alpha_twit/32/265_2.png) [@Alpha\_Twit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alpha_Twit)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2020, 12:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snack-foods-that-are-oddly-addictive/927039/76 "2020-12-09T12:06:47Z")
> [@DrDeth](#): > > I hate you. That’s OK. I hate me too. Thankfully, I have enough of their chips to last until payday. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2020, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snack-foods-that-are-oddly-addictive/927039/77 "2020-12-09T18:10:37Z")
😅 🤣 😂 😛 ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2020, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snack-foods-that-are-oddly-addictive/927039/78 "2020-12-09T20:44:25Z")
> [@CairoCarol](#): > > Did someone mention Cheetos? The crunchy (not puffy) ones? Mmm, Cheetos! You’re the 11th post to mention Cheetos. And yes, the consensus is totally in favor of the crunchy, not puffy, ones. > [@Dr\_Paprika](#): > > Mexico has some great flavoured Fritos - line and chili, habanero… My local store in FL has a bunch of other Frito flavors too; I actually had some trouble picking the chili cheese ones out of the distracting rest. Maybe next week one of those other flavors gets a try too. > [@Gatopescado](#): > > I just ate what can only be described as an inappropriate amount of Corned Beef and Cabbage, read this thread and am hungry again. I’m not sure there is such a thing as an “inappropriate” amount of CB&C. Unless it’s inappropriately too small. I can power through a mighty pile of that stuff. If you can still walk you haven’t had enough. But beware the waffer thin mint afterwards. 😉 > [@Happy\_Lendervedder](#): > > Those were a Delta treat, right? I don’t remember them on other flights. But, yeah, those were great! TWA had them back in the day and American did right up through the start of COVID. And probably will have them again post-COVID. I don’t deal with United or JetBlue enough to know if they had them recently. ---
**Author:** ![DavidNRockies](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidnrockies/32/6279_2.png) [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2020, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snack-foods-that-are-oddly-addictive/927039/79 "2020-12-12T19:40:38Z")
They arrived yesterday. I’ve _really_ got a problem 😉 Thanks for the tip ! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snack-foods-that-are-oddly-addictive/927039.md?page=3)