Burger King Ketchup & Fries chips... - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Willravel · 02-01-2008, 09:18 PM

http://www.usatoday.com/money/indust...er-chips_N.htm

So I was walking along at my local grocery store, minding my own business, when a logo catches my eye as being out of place.

"Burger King?", I wonder aloud.

Yes, Burger King has released potato crisps that taste EXACTLY like french fries with ketchup. And they're addictive.

I'm a health-conscious guy, but I'm having trouble getting these things off my mind. I'm now using them like other, normal people use croutons; in my salad. Still, this stuff is dangerously addictive, and I feel a moral obligation to warn everyone.

BEWARE!

allaboutmusic · 02-02-2008, 02:50 AM

They sound amazing. I like the ketchup-packet styling too...

dlish · 02-02-2008, 04:36 AM

umm.. does the ketchup come seperate?

allaboutmusic · 02-02-2008, 04:39 AM

Do you particularly like BK ketchup?

Willravel · 02-02-2008, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dlish

umm.. does the ketchup come seperate?

Nope, it's built right in.

snowy · 02-02-2008, 11:30 AM

OMG...these look AMAZING.

I love ketchup flavored potato chips, but they're really hard to find. Probably a good thing, as I'd eat too many.

SSJTWIZTA · 02-02-2008, 12:51 PM

Oh, Sweet.

this new habbit im about to form will probably outweigh most junkies meth addictions.

Baraka_Guru · 02-02-2008, 01:06 PM

What?!

There's a flame-broiled burger flavour too?!

SSJTWIZTA · 02-02-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Baraka_Guru

What?!

There's a flame-broiled burger flavour too?!

omg!

I can see myself now. 3 months down the road, obese and hanging on to life all because of these chips from hell.

Willravel · 02-02-2008, 06:14 PM

I BEG YOU! Heed my warnings, fellow Tilts! These are delicious snack foods of DOOM!!

I have met the enemy, and it is me, or rather my appetite!

Plan9 · 02-02-2008, 06:16 PM

I'm glad that I don't have a weakness for snack foods.

Willravel · 02-02-2008, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Crompsin

I'm glad that I don't have a weakness for snack foods.

You've been eating tuna every day for like 2 years and this wouldn't tempt you? Jesus man. You're like a machine.

FEED ME A STRAY CHIP

Plan9 · 02-02-2008, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by willravel

You've been eating tuna every day for like 2 years and this wouldn't tempt you? Jesus man. You're like a machine.

Meh. I'm only part machine. It's my ticket to heaven, bro.

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Originally Posted by Saint Peter

Crompsin, Crompsin... Huh. Wow. So, you didn't eat any potato chips in the last 50 years? Dayum. Alright, in ya go.

Staying away from crap food also keeps the muscles above the crungle visible.

allaboutmusic · 02-03-2008, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Crompsin

Staying away from crap food also keeps the muscles above the crungle visible.

New word for me. What does it mean?

Redlemon · 02-03-2008, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by allaboutmusic

New word for me. What does it mean?

The muscles that he's referring to his abdominal muscles. You can extrapolate from there.

On topic - I must find and try these chips.

The_Jazz · 02-03-2008, 08:05 AM

But... Burger King fries suck!

Lucifer · 02-03-2008, 08:09 AM

I'd have to take a pass on this, not liking ketchup, but this packet from Scotland remains the epitome of potato chip flavour for me:

allaboutmusic · 02-03-2008, 09:34 AM

The lamb and mint is nice - but my favourite has to be salt and vinegar... divine. Other interesting flavours we get here include beef and mustard, Thai sweet chili and Marmite!

spindles · 02-03-2008, 04:57 PM

These would be one of my favourite flavours

Sugarmouse · 02-03-2008, 05:15 PM

lol whatever the fook next.I bet theyd make me hovel.lolbut i understand the appeal.

LoganSnake · 02-03-2008, 08:42 PM

I'll be on the lookout for these. So far no chip has been able to sway me away from TGI Friday's Baked Potato Skins. If this does it, then I will truly be amazed at its potency. Until then, it's just another wannabe in my eyes.

Plan9 · 02-03-2008, 09:00 PM

WHOA! You try the new flavor, Will?

Willravel · 02-03-2008, 09:04 PM

Oh for fuck's sake.

troit · 02-04-2008, 07:04 AM

I think we need an expert's opinion - Where's Giant Hamburger?

ShaniFaye · 02-04-2008, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Jazz

But... Burger King fries suck!

thats my thought....do these things actually taste like BK fries? They have to be the worst fries IMO of any fast food place around

jewels · 02-04-2008, 10:43 AM

You guys are such professional consumers ... where are the culture jammers when you need 'em?

Plan9 · 02-05-2008, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jewels443

You guys are such professional consumers ... where are the culture jammers when you need 'em?

I just jammed it with a mouthful of pubes... what more do you want?

jewels · 02-05-2008, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Crompsin

... what more do you want?

Sigh. I guess one will have to do.

KellyC · 02-06-2008, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ShaniFaye

thats my thought....do these things actually taste like BK fries? They have to be the worst fries IMO of any fast food place around

Blasphemer!

I'll be on the look out for those next time I go grocery shopping. I fuckin' love BK fries.

Redlemon · 02-06-2008, 09:51 AM

I tried to find them in the local convenience store. Didn't have them, but there were about 5 varieties of TGIFriday's chips, clearly made by the same company.

edit: T.G.I. Friday's® Salted Snacks, in Mozzarella Snack Sticks, Onion Rings, Chili & Cheese Potato Skins, Cheddar & Bacon Potato Skins, and Sour Cream & Onion Potato Skins.

dlish · 02-06-2008, 10:28 AM

cromp.. have u tasted your chips?

what they taste like with mayo?

Cynthetiq · 02-06-2008, 11:01 AM

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Burger King Snacks Expand Test Market
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PHOENIX -- Food manufacturer and marketer The Inventure Group Inc. said it plans to pursue a national rollout of its Burger King brand of salty snacks in the vending channel, after its test marketing results exceeded managements' expectations in the fourth quarter of 2007, the company stated.

"Strong initial shipments and consumer takeaway from the vending channel led to our decision to implement full national expansion into one of the company's largest channels," Eric Kufel, Inventure president and CEO, said in a statement. "We intend to implement Burger King brand salted snack test markets in other major channels during the first half of 2008. Though still early in the test market process, the brands' vend channel performance has exceeded our test market expectations to date and we are cautiously optimistic about the potential of this exciting new brand."

Test marketing in the convenience, drug and grocery channels began in the first quarter of 2008 and has generated significant retailer interest, according to the company. Meanwhile, mass merchandise and club store tests are expected to begin during the first half of 2008, while Burger King quick-serve-restaurants are scheduled to test the Ketchup & Fries snack product throughout the first quarter of 2008 in markets in Ohio and Florida, the company stated.

In addition, Inventure is developing more new items for the Burger King snack line for potential test marketing in the second half of the year, which will complement the Ketchup & Fries and Flame Broiled products, the company stated.

pan6467 · 02-06-2008, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Redlemon

I tried to find them in the local convenience store. Didn't have them, but there were about 5 varieties of TGIFriday's chips, clearly made by the same company.

They are the same company, Inventure. Inventure also owns the old Keebler brand "Tato Skins", Poor Brothers, among other brands of snack foods and frozen berries.

For those who invest and are looking for something on the cheap with a good chance to move up, Inventure seems to be a decent shot.

Here's their link: http://www.inventuregroup.net/index.asp

World's King · 02-06-2008, 01:35 PM

Why not just go to Burger King and get some fries?

snowy · 02-06-2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by World's King

Why not just go to Burger King and get some fries?

Cause potato chips typically cost less per serving compared to fries, and I can't keep hot greasy fries hot and greasy for long. They don't store well. Potato chips do, though.

kcurrin · 02-08-2008, 02:41 PM

Oh my gosh, I've just developed a craving and I've never even tastes them.

silent_jay · 02-08-2008, 04:39 PM

Are these available in Canada?

Willravel · 02-08-2008, 05:00 PM

Probably not yet, but since we have the RIAA/MPAA I'll call it even.

m0rpheus · 02-08-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by silent_jay

Are these available in Canada?

I got them out of a vending machine at work the other day actually, so yes.

IMO they were okay. I actually would have liked them better without the "ketchup" flavouring.

gh0ti · 02-09-2008, 02:16 PM

Hmm, I looked around for these at the local grocery store the other day, they didn't have them. I guess they haven't made it down to Florida yet.

02-01-2008, 09:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	Burger King Ketchup & Fries chips... http://www.usatoday.com/money/indust...er-chips_N.htm So I was walking along at my local grocery store, minding my own business, when a logo catches my eye as being out of place. "Burger King?", I wonder aloud. Yes, Burger King has released potato crisps that taste EXACTLY like french fries with ketchup. And they're addictive. I'm a health-conscious guy, but I'm having trouble getting these things off my mind. I'm now using them like other, normal people use croutons; in my salad. Still, this stuff is dangerously addictive, and I feel a moral obligation to warn everyone. BEWARE!

02-02-2008, 04:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
dlish Currently sour but formerly Dlishs Super Moderator Location: Australia/UAE	umm.. does the ketchup come seperate? __________________ An injustice anywhere, is an injustice everywhere I always sign my facebook comments with ()()===========(}. Does that make me gay? - Filthy

02-02-2008, 11:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
snowy Kick Ass Kunoichi Location: Oregon	OMG...these look AMAZING. I love ketchup flavored potato chips, but they're really hard to find. Probably a good thing, as I'd eat too many. __________________ If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau

02-02-2008, 12:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
SSJTWIZTA Master Thief. Master Criminal. Masturbator. Location: Windiwana	Oh, Sweet. this new habbit im about to form will probably outweigh most junkies meth addictions. __________________ First they came for the Jews and I did not speak out because I was not a Jew. Then they came for the communists and I did not speak out because I was not a communist. Then they came for the trade unionists and I did not speak out because I was not a trade unionist Then they came for me And there was no one left to speak out for me. -Pastor Martin Niemoller

02-02-2008, 01:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Baraka_Guru warrior bodhisattva Super Moderator Location: East-central Canada	What?! There's a flame-broiled burger flavour too?! __________________ Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing? —Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön Humankind cannot bear very much reality. —From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot

02-02-2008, 02:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
allaboutmusic Aurally Fixated	They sound amazing. I like the ketchup-packet styling too...

02-02-2008, 04:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
allaboutmusic Aurally Fixated	Do you particularly like BK ketchup?

02-02-2008, 06:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	I BEG YOU! Heed my warnings, fellow Tilts! These are delicious snack foods of DOOM!! I have met the enemy, and it is me, or rather my appetite!

02-02-2008, 06:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
Plan9 I Confess a Shiver	I'm glad that I don't have a weakness for snack foods. __________________ *Whatever you can carry.* "You should not drink... and bake."

02-03-2008, 08:05 AM	#16 (permalink)
The_Jazz Asshole Administrator Location: Chicago	But... Burger King fries suck! __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - B. Franklin "There ought to be limits to freedom." - George W. Bush "We have met the enemy and he is us." - Pogo

02-03-2008, 08:09 AM	#17 (permalink)
Lucifer Husband of Seamaiden Location: Nova Scotia	I'd have to take a pass on this, not liking ketchup, but this packet from Scotland remains the epitome of potato chip flavour for me: __________________ I am a brother to dragons, and a companion to owls. - Job 30:29 1123, 6536, 5321

02-03-2008, 09:34 AM	#18 (permalink)
allaboutmusic Aurally Fixated	The lamb and mint is nice - but my favourite has to be salt and vinegar... divine. Other interesting flavours we get here include beef and mustard, Thai sweet chili and Marmite!

02-03-2008, 04:57 PM	#19 (permalink)
spindles Mine is an evil laugh Location: Sydney, Australia	These would be one of my favourite flavours __________________ who hid my keyboard's PANIC button?

02-03-2008, 05:15 PM	#20 (permalink)
Sugarmouse Insane Location: Preston lancs(i know i know)	lol whatever the fook next.I bet theyd make me hovel.lolbut i understand the appeal. __________________ Sugarmouse=Festered

02-03-2008, 08:42 PM	#21 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	I'll be on the lookout for these. So far no chip has been able to sway me away from TGI Friday's Baked Potato Skins. If this does it, then I will truly be amazed at its potency. Until then, it's just another wannabe in my eyes. __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques

02-03-2008, 09:00 PM	#22 (permalink)
Plan9 I Confess a Shiver	WHOA! You try the new flavor, Will? __________________ *Whatever you can carry.* "You should not drink... and bake."

02-03-2008, 09:04 PM	#23 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	Oh for fuck's sake.

02-04-2008, 07:04 AM	#24 (permalink)
troit Transfer Agent Location: NYC	I think we need an expert's opinion - Where's Giant Hamburger? __________________ I've yet to dephile myself...

02-04-2008, 10:43 AM	#26 (permalink)
jewels Eponymous Location: Central Central Florida	You guys are such professional consumers ... where are the culture jammers when you need 'em? __________________ We are always more anxious to be distinguished for a talent which we do not possess, than to be praised for the fifteen which we do possess. Mark Twain

02-06-2008, 09:51 AM	#30 (permalink)
Redlemon Devoted Donor Location: New England	I tried to find them in the local convenience store. Didn't have them, but there were about 5 varieties of TGIFriday's chips, clearly made by the same company. edit: T.G.I. Friday's® Salted Snacks, in Mozzarella Snack Sticks, Onion Rings, Chili & Cheese Potato Skins, Cheddar & Bacon Potato Skins, and Sour Cream & Onion Potato Skins. __________________ I can't read your signature. Sorry. Last edited by Redlemon; 02-06-2008 at 11:04 AM..

02-06-2008, 10:28 AM	#31 (permalink)
dlish Currently sour but formerly Dlishs Super Moderator Location: Australia/UAE	cromp.. have u tasted your chips? what they taste like with mayo? __________________ An injustice anywhere, is an injustice everywhere I always sign my facebook comments with ()()===========(}. Does that make me gay? - Filthy

02-06-2008, 01:35 PM	#34 (permalink)
World's King Here Location: Denver City Denver	Why not just go to Burger King and get some fries? __________________ heavy is the head that wears the crown

02-08-2008, 02:41 PM	#36 (permalink)
kcurrin Upright	Oh my gosh, I've just developed a craving and I've never even tastes them.

02-08-2008, 04:39 PM	#37 (permalink)
silent_jay Her Jay Location: Ontario for now....	Are these available in Canada? __________________ Absence makes the heart grow fonder

02-08-2008, 05:00 PM	#38 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	Probably not yet, but since we have the RIAA/MPAA I'll call it even.

02-09-2008, 02:16 PM	#40 (permalink)
gh0ti Crazy	Hmm, I looked around for these at the local grocery store the other day, they didn't have them. I guess they haven't made it down to Florida yet. __________________ I ain't often right but I've never been wrong It seldom turns out the way it does in the song Once in a while you get shown the light In the strangest of places if you look at it right