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Aug 13

Pepsi-Flavored Cheetos are a Thing

Japan is home to a number of unusual foods, but one thing I never imagined there’d be a market for was Cheetos that taste like Pepsi. Then again, I once accidentally dipped my movie popcorn into my Diet Coke, and it was delicious. That whole salty/sweet combo thing, I suppose.

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I’m assuming some management consultant decided this would be a good idea as a way to bring Frito Lay and Pepsi closer together, since they’re both owned by PepsiCo. This unconventional puffed corn snack food not only has Pepsi flavoring, but have been given a fizzy and crackling sensation which sounds a bit like toned-down Pop Rocks. According to Steve over at The Impulsive Buy, they actually smelled a bit like powdered cinnamon donuts, with a hint of a flat cola aroma.

Apparently, there’s no cheese flavor at all on these Cheetos (so much for the salty/sweet theory), and instead kist a strange Pepsi-ish flavor that’s a bit too lemony to be accurate.

If you happen to live in Japan, you can find a 12-pack over at Kenko for ¥1575 (~$16 USD), but for the rest of the world, we have been spared of this delicacy for now.

[via The Impulsive Buy via Foodbeast]

Sep 17

The Popinator voice-activated popcorn launcher: because greasy hands are just so 2011 (update: yep, may become a product)

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Before you ask: it looks like the real deal. Popcorn, Indiana has decided that it’s just too much trouble to reach into that bag or bowl and has devised the Popinator, quite possibly the world’s only smart popcorn launcher. A binaural microphone array on the machine’s front listens for a clear “pop” command — say the magic word and the Popinator will aim one of its many corn projectiles at your mouth, no hands required. We’re still working to glean all the details, such as whether or not the snack delivery vehicle will be a commercial project and how much money it would take to install one at home (and, we’ll admit it, the Engadget offices). In the meantime, you can hop past the break to catch one of the most appetizing and laid-back promo videos you’ve likely ever seen.

[Thanks, Peter]

Update: Popcorn, Indiana has answered back and says the Popinator is currently an in-house project, but it may well become something you can buy if everything lines up. We’ll let the full statement speak for itself:

“All we have to say is: it is a work in progress right now. We certainly hope that one day it will become a commercial project, but as of now there is no shipping date and no price tag. It is purely a fun internal project we are toying with here at Popcorn Indiana. Based on the very positive responses we are getting online, we think this is well worth looking into as a commercial product.”

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Jun 29

Snack Preserving Crisper

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How many times have you opened up a particular bag of chips, only to find that it has way too many chips for you to finish in one sitting, and yet the bag cannot be sealed – leaving you with a dilemma, which is to waste such good, sinful comfort food by throwing it away, or to take the chance and let your tastebuds enjoy some soggy chips the day after? I guess any kind of thinking along either line is no longer an issue when you have the $149.95 Snack Preserving Crisper.

Just what does the Snack Preserving Crisper deliver? For starters, this is an electric crisper that is said to be able to preserve the crunch of crackers, pretzels, chips, cereals, and nuts. Ideal for humid environments, ranging from seaside cottages to lake houses and tropical condominiums. Regardless of the environment, the Snack Preserving Crisper is able to provide essential storage for dry, crispy foods. It is far different from your standard breadbox for soft-baked goods, as it ensures your snacks does not end up stale or soggy – at the same time it reduces the clutter of opened bags and boxes on a countertop. All of this is made possible thanks to the 20-watt element which heats the interior’s insulated aluminum floor to 120º F.