Description of the product:
The product comes in a yellow and an orange bag. It is made to look as if a sun is shining out from the words “Sun Chips.” there are squiggled lines that come out like rays in the design that are just a bit darker than the colors of the bag. There are always straight lines that look like rays that are a big lighter than the colors of the bag.
There is a heart above the name “Sun Chips” declaring that there are 18 grams of whole grains per serving. At the bottom of the bag, there are a picture of the chips and a picture of a huge hunk of cheese under the words “Harvest Cheddar.” A white arrow leads from Harvest Cheddar and points to the hunk of cheese. Then on the bag it even says, “Cheezeee Cheese!”
What the product promises:
Harvest Cheddar Sun Chips obvious promise that there are 18 grams of whole grains per serving. The product also states that it has 30% less fat than regular potato chips. In fact, there are claims made on the bag that a serving of potato chips has 10 grams of fat while a serving of Sun Chips has six grams of fat.
There are lines that are drawn to point to the nutrition facts. However, even though the lines are drawn directly to where the information states, the Harvest Cheddar Sun Chips have nine grams of fat per serving. This is hardly different than a serving of potato chips.
On the back of the bag, there is also text that states, “Sun Chips snacks are a smart choice because being made with whole grains supports heart health. Learn more at www.smartspot.com”
What the product offers:
The product, just like potato chips, is kept fresh in the bag. The taste of the Sun Chips whole grain is quite good. It is not like the taste of a salty potato chip, but to satisfy the craving for that crunch, it is very good.
Sun Chips are created so they have ridges and are not at all like wheat thins. The flavored Sun Chips keep the flavoring powder on them by having the ridges hold it tightly. In fact, the ridges hold the cheese powder so well that the cheese flavor is actually overwhelming, even for cheese lovers.
Is it worth it?
If you love cheese so much that even others who love cheese think you are fanatic, this product is worth buying. However, since the cheese flavor is so strong, it is best to go with a different option. That option may just be a different flavor of Sun Chips. You can either buy single serving bags or bags that can be kept that have more than one serving. For a single serving bag, you should not pay more than $1.50. For a bag that is around 14oz, or perhaps a bit smaller, you should not pay more than $3.50.
Comments:
The product contains wheat and milk. It is not safe for somebody who needs to be on a gluten free diet. Sun Chips is a registered trademark of Frito Lay. More information can be found at http://www.sunchips.com. Also, Sun Chips buys green energy credits. There is a statement on the back of the bag that says, “We buy green energy credits to match 100% of the electricity needed to produce Sun Chips snacks. To find out more about small steps we’re taking to use green energy, visit www.sunchips.com.” There’s also text that says to visit http://www.green-e.org.
