Anybody Here Eat Sun Chips?

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I don't like potato chips because most are too salty but I have been eating
Sun Chips for several years now because they aren't salty at all.

But the other day, I opened up a new bag (2 actually) and both were way
saltier than normal. Even my wife noticed it.

Has anybody else noticed this of late or did I just get a defective batch?
  • Profile picture of the author Killer Joe
    Steve,

    Maybe they're adding more salt to the chips to compensate for their compostable bag. Salt being a preservative, specifically more salt, may be an essential ingriedient for the compostable bag gimmick to work.

    You wouldn't want the bag to introduce unwanted flavors into the product so you can compensate a little by kicking the salt content up to mask any VOCs that may be part of the decomposition process.

    That's purely a guess...

    KJ
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    • Profile picture of the author Dan C. Rinnert
      Originally Posted by Killer Joe View Post

      Maybe they're adding more salt to the chips to compensate for their compostable bag.
      Here I thought maybe they were adding more salt to compensate for the lack of flavor.
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  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    Too bad the chips aren't compostable, too. I make my own chips or don't eat any of em. The crap they have in them isn't safe. Once you taste homemade, the processed stuff tastes funny anyhow. The salt is probably to cover up the MSG.
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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    I love Sun Chips - Haven't had any lately.

    Great logic - kill everyone with sodium so they can compost.

    say what???!!!???
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  • Profile picture of the author lisag
    Got a bag of Garden Salsa in front of me right now. Can't work without them. Seems the same to me.
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  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    Ken, what kind of chips are you eating lately - and have you looked in the mirror since you started eating them?

    I'm not real sure if a lot of sodium is good for compost either. Plants don't take real kindly to a lot of it in the soil.
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Motley
    now potato chips are out to get us?
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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    lol. not just potato chips but WHOLE GRAIN has now turned to the dark side...
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  • Profile picture of the author Gary Rambo
    I just ate a Subway and had a bag of the Harvest Cheddar and they do seem quite a bit saltier. I ate 3 or 4 chips and then threw the rest out.

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    • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
      Originally Posted by garovich View Post

      I just ate a Subway and had a bag of the Harvest Cheddar and they do seem quite a bit saltier. I ate 3 or 4 chips and then threw the rest out.

      Gary
      Gary, I just went to their site online and filled out a complaint form. If
      enough people do this, maybe they'll go back to their old formula. As chips
      go, they were one of your better ones. They were whole grain and really
      didn't have much salt at all. Plus, they're a good source of fiber...something
      us old guys need.

      I'm not happy.
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Motley
    if you're looking to chips as a source of your dietary fiber, you have way bigger dietary issues than salty chips
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    • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
      Originally Posted by Michael Motley View Post

      if you're looking to chips as a source of your dietary fiber, you have way bigger dietary issues than salty chips
      Michael, I don't need your snide remarks, thank you.
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      • Profile picture of the author webpromotions
        Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim View Post

        Michael, I don't need your snide remarks, thank you.
        You start a thread about potato chips and then get mad because someone makes a reply? Mad about a reply about your potato chip habits? Is this really what I'm reading?

        Yah, that makes sense.

        Perhaps you should get all threads about potato chips banned....maybe have it included with political and religious threads? Didn't that work before?
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        • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
          Originally Posted by Doug English View Post

          You start a thread about potato chips and then get mad because someone makes a reply? Mad about a reply about your potato chip habits? Is this really what I'm reading?

          Yah, that makes sense.

          Perhaps you should get all threads about potato chips banned....maybe have it included with political and religious threads? Didn't that work before?
          I asked people if they eat the chips and if so, if they found them saltier.

          I didn't ask them to comment on whether they feel I have a problem with
          my diet habits.

          That's what drives me crazy about some of the people here. They feel
          they just absolutely have to make comments about something that has
          nothing to do with what I asked.

          I don't care what you think of my eating habits. I just wanted to know
          if people thought the chips were saltier. If you need to make a snide
          remark about what I eat, you can keep it to yourself because I don't
          want to hear it.
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      • Profile picture of the author Michael Motley
        Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim View Post

        Michael, I don't need your snide remarks, thank you.
        Its not a snide remark, its a statement of fact. Thats like saying 'i eat twinkies everyday because the cream center has a good portion of my daily dairy requirements'
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        • Profile picture of the author Vikuna2009+
          Forget chips, they are all detrimal to your health. Not even the fiber justifies eating them (even though some are DELICIOUS, lol).

          What you need is WASA Crispbread. Comes in many varieties, eat as is or top it with whatever you fancy. Even smash them to little pieces in a bowl of buttermilk, add some organic maple syrup and yum, there you have it.

          No fat what so ever, no cholesterol, only 80mg of sodium, no sugar and 2 grams of dietary fiber plus 2g of protein.

          I grew up on the stuff, can't live without it. Another idea is to put some flower or corn tortilla in the oven and when its crisp, break it to chip size. Or, if you prefer straight edges, take your kitchen scissors and cut them before placing in the oven.

          Happy healthy munching!
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          • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
            Originally Posted by Vikuna2009+ View Post

            Forget chips, they are all detrimal to your health. Not even the fiber justifies eating them (even though some are DELICIOUS, lol).

            What you need is WASA Crispbread. Comes in many varieties, eat as is or top it with whatever you fancy. Even smash them to little pieces in a bowl of buttermilk, add some organic maple syrup and yum, there you have it.

            No fat what so ever, no cholesterol, only 80mg of sodium, no sugar and 2 grams of dietary fiber plus 2g of protein.

            I grew up on the stuff, can't live without it. Another idea is to put some flower or corn tortilla in the oven and when its crisp, break it to chip size. Or, if you prefer straight edges, take your kitchen scissors and cut them before placing in the oven.

            Happy healthy munching!

            Again...irrelevant to the thread.

            I asked...

            1. Does anybody eat Sun Chips?
            2. Do you find them saltier than usual?

            Why can't people just stay on topic? Why do they insist on adding their
            2 cents to a question that is totally irrelevant to what's being asked?

            Drives me crazy about some of the people here.
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        • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
          Originally Posted by Michael Motley View Post

          Its not a snide remark, its a statement of fact. Thats like saying 'i eat twinkies everyday because the cream center has a good portion of my daily dairy requirements'
          But it's totally irrelevant to the thread.

          I asked...

          1. Does anybody eat Sun Chips?
          2. Do you find them saltier than usual?

          I did not ask for comments on my diet habits and preferences, thank you.
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          • Profile picture of the author Michael Motley
            Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim View Post

            But it's totally irrelevant to the thread.

            I asked...

            1. Does anybody eat Sun Chips?
            2. Do you find them saltier than usual?

            I did not ask for comments on my diet habits and preferences, thank you.
            and you also stated that you needed them because they are a good source of fiber.

            its a public dicussion forum. if you dont want to hear about your diet, dont post about your dietary concerns
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            • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
              Originally Posted by Michael Motley View Post

              and you also stated that you needed them because they are a good source of fiber.

              its a public dicussion forum. if you dont want to hear about your diet, dont post about your dietary concerns
              Another person I'll never do business with.

              Thanks Michael.
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              • Profile picture of the author Michael Motley
                Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim View Post

                Another person I'll never do business with.

                Thanks Michael.
                How will I ever go on...

                Maybe you should eat a couple snickers bars so that you can get your daily intake of nuts
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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    Yes I am not happy too Steven - Sun Chips have a lot of good stuff in them - even though the calories are still there. But too much salt is definitely not good - tasting or for you.

    Maybe healthy just didn't sell so they figured if they poison it sales will be better.

    I am always upset because I live in a 'one horse town' - that means if the trucks deliver one flavor - it's always french onion - to one store, then you can just assume every store in town only has french onion.

    I have never even seen harvest cheddar.

    The one potato chip I like other than chocolate covered, is salt and vinegar - just once in a blue moon - do you think there is one lousy bag in the whole town? no -
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  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    Chocolate covered potatoe chip, Pat? OMG - that sounds terrible. They don't REALLY make those do they? I thought they completely whacked when they made choc covered pretzels.

    Am I really the only one in here that makes their own chips?

    Wow..... I think I have been rendered officially weird.
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    • Profile picture of the author cimbah
      Great! Now I'm hungry for chips!

      I do like Sun Chips but I haven't had them for some time, so I can't comment about how salty they are now. If you gave them your name and address, I'll bet writing to the company with your complaint is going to net you at least a few coupons for free Sun Chips. Funny how they think coupons to get the product for free will appease people.
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  • Profile picture of the author Lisa Gergets
    Those darn chips take the skin off my tongue. OUCH!
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  • Profile picture of the author Dave Patterson
    So...now that we have the ROE down in black and white...

    1. Yes

    2. Hmmm....no.
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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    Come on now guys - let's just drop it.

    However, I stand with Steve on this because it is 'not what you say but how you say it'.

    There are some people here who always have to make BELITTLING remarks. There is no other purpose to their comments. (and maybe YOU need more fiber)

    I have seen it even when people are paying their respects to people who die, when people are trying to share something spiritual - no matter - that certain people will come and have to CAST DISPERSION or doubt on what that person has said. (are you sure you know what you are talking about? have you been programmed?)

    Unless it is a debate and a question was asked, you do not need to cast your doubt. How about a little affirmation? Never hurts.

    Otherwise I declare the Bambi and Thumper motto - 'IF YOU CAN'T SAY SOMETHING NICE, DON'T SAY ANYTHING'

    Keep your value judgments to yourself. If you can't believe - sorry about that - it is not your job to judge anybody. If you need to question EVERY STATEMENT and be skeptical about every statement like a 2 year old 'why? why daddy? why? why? why? - keep it to yourself unless it is asked for.

    If a person states an error in fact= e.g., 2000 twinkies eaten in 5 minutes in the US - fine if you have other FACTS that disagree, to say that - and no reason to say something SNIDE whether passive-aggressively or overtly.

    Having said that, I am always off-topic and this is the off-topic forum so I thought it was required. (semi-joke)

    I didn't think anyone minded as in a conversation the subject sometimes grows branches and tentacles.

    I do a few things that I am sure may be incorrect, but if I HUMILIATE anyone that is the only thing I apologize for.
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  • Profile picture of the author Scot Standke
    Someone makes an off-topic comment in the off-topic forum and it turns into a debate?

    Jeez, you guys can't be serious. There are so many other more important things in life to get worked up about

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    • Profile picture of the author HeySal
      Originally Posted by Scot Standke View Post

      Someone makes an off-topic comment in the off-topic forum and it turns into a debate?

      Jeez, you guys can't be serious. There are so many other more important things in life to get worked up about

      Scot
      LOL - they took out politics and religion, so where else do you go from there when you are feeling a bit contrarian? And Allen thought it was all about the topics.
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    They both sound like my ex-wife.
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  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    Pat - were you serious? Do they really make chocolate covered potato chips?
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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    Omigod Sal you are really concerned with this.

    EDIT: *** Yes they really make them.***

    They are sold almost exclusively (as far as I know) in GOURMET food shops (I had them last time in the yuppiefied 1980s). (about $5 a pack back then) ***

    As well - and I am not sure you care - the combination of SWEET, SALTY AND CRUNCHY is the big rage right now.

    Dontcha watch the Food Network, Yo?

    I would give you some examples of how I do sweet, salty and crunchy combos with my budget, but I don't want you to get upset. LOL.

    heheheheheheheeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

    chocolatecoveredpotatochipsareradical ESPECIALLY TO HEADS.
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    • Profile picture of the author scarcius121
      I love the French Onion flavored Sun Chips. I tried to make my own chips a few times and I must be doing something wrong because they suck.
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    • Profile picture of the author HeySal
      Originally Posted by Patrician View Post

      Omigod Sal you are really concerned with this.

      EDIT: *** Yes they really make them.***

      They are sold almost exclusively (as far as I know) in GOURMET food shops (I had them last time in the yuppiefied 1980s). (about $5 a pack back then) ***

      As well - and I am not sure you care - the combination of SWEET, SALTY AND CRUNCHY is the big rage right now.

      Dontcha watch the Food Network, Yo?

      I would give you some examples of how I do sweet, salty and crunchy combos with my budget, but I don't want you to get upset. LOL.

      heheheheheheheeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

      chocolatecoveredpotatochipsareradical ESPECIALLY TO HEADS.
      Wow, I guess I'm just an old fashioned girl, eh? I tried choc covered pretzels once and really couldn't handle them at all - can't see the attraction. Guess other people can or they wouldn't make em. I'll just stick to home-made chips and regular chocolate bars.
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  • Profile picture of the author Scot Standke
    Rumor has it that George Bush eats Ranch Sun Chips.

    While another rumor has Al Gore being a huge WASA Crispbread fan, seems they take a smaller carbon footprint to make.



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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    yeh - well it would be a nice gesture if you gave me your recipe for healthy chips - hinthint.

    I make yam fries when I feel slightly decadent (they are wonderful - sweet and salty and greasy but good 4U anyway.

    Have no idea how to get a fry to morph into a chip.

    Everything goes better with chocolate. I am so stoked with the new HEALTHY high % cocoa and stuff like coconut flour - I must actually learn how to do something with it.

    Not to mention btw I have discovered pasta that is fat free, carb free, calorie free, low glycemic - 'Konjac' flour - used in Japanese and Chinese noodles. The type of fiber in them actually makes you LOSE weight. It is totally the opposite of glue paste refined white flour. I am on the hunt for some locally - (ya don't even have to cook it).

    For some time now I have been eating soy, corn and brown rice pasta (whole wheat just isn't the same texture) and while they are whole grain, low glycemic, they are still carb and calorie heavy.

    Sooooooooooo - chocolate spagetti sauce anyone?

    just kidding.
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  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    I'm just not chocolate addicted enough to swing with it Pat. I will eat a plain choc candy bar every now and again or a chocolate cookie (home-made) but that's about it unless it's really cold out - then it's cocoa.

    There is no recipe for making potato chips. You just have to slice them very thin then fry them in something not completely obnoxious - I use olive oil. Then you spice them however it floats your boat. Cajun season is pretty good. Other than plain, I will make some sort of dip for them. Never could resist spinach dip or the one I really like to make is artichoke.

    I just stay away from anything processed. Most of it has either bromine or MSG or other chemicals in it - and many don't tell you so. I figure if I make it myself I never have to wonder what I'm eating. Besides - I just like the taste of home-made food better than anything processed. And taste good is the bottom line in my kitchen.
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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    OK - thanks Sal - but I don't get how a fry is a chip except thinner - oh well. I will experiment with my handy slicer to get them thinner.

    I use only olive oil - except for Asian marinades I use toasted sesame oil.

    Made a bitchin marinade today.

    pounded a skinless chicken breast to death.

    added minced garlic
    added minced ginger
    added toasted sesame oil
    added sweet rice vinegar
    added tamari soy sauce

    let it soak for a few hours in the refrigerator

    smacked it down (without the marinade) in a hot pan
    removed when brown on both sides

    put the marinade in the pan and sizzled it to kill the bacteria from raw chicken
    poured it over the chicken - wow!

    (way to force myself to eat meat once a week and my house smells divine...)
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    • Profile picture of the author HeySal
      Originally Posted by Patrician View Post

      OK - thanks Sal - but I don't get how a fry is a chip except thinner - oh well. I will experiment with my handy slicer to get them thinner.
      I have no idea what image I have put in your head.

      I used fry as a verb - not as in french fry.

      You cut the potatoes in thin slices such as you would for scalloped potatoes.
      They LOOK like store bought shaped, not like thin french fries.
      You can peel em then slice them but leaving the skin on is really tasty.
      Then you deep fry them - when they are the desired shade of brown take them out of the deep fryer, shake em a bit to remove excess grease, and season them as you like. Let them drain on a napkin for a tad, too.
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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    Yeh - I get it how to slice for a 'home fry' - not a stick like a french fry.

    I guess it is because I don't have a deep fryer - I just use a frying pan with a little oil to make home fries.

    This sounds like an argument between US and UK - what we call a chip they call a 'crisp' - what we call a fry they call a chip. (like fish and chips).

    I would like to figure out how to get vinegar flavor into a potato CHIP.

    I just very very infrequently eat chips - when I do I only like 'salt and vinegar' flavored - I do not like red pepper on anything.
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  • Profile picture of the author jacktackett
    Steve,

    while I don't like them my 2 boys love the things. We got some with our pizza after a long drive home on Sunday and they didn't indicate anything was different and my youngest would have said something.

    The salt is why I stopped eating Fritos many years ago. I use to eat my favorite cheese (Velveeta! 0K - some folks seem to think its not really a cheese but it works for me) with them, but now use Tostitos.

    Hopefully they haven't tried to fix the Sun Chips like New Coke etc.

    best,
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    Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim View Post

    I don't like potato chips because most are too salty but I have been eating
    Sun Chips for several years now because they aren't salty at all.

    But the other day, I opened up a new bag (2 actually) and both were way
    saltier than normal. Even my wife noticed it.

    Has anybody else noticed this of late or did I just get a defective batch?
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