What are kettle cooked chips? How are they different from regular potato chips? The significant difference between kettle cooked chips and traditional potato wafers is the way they are cooked. Regular potato chips are cooked continuously on a converter belt, while kettle-cooked potato chips are cooked in batches. These are not uniform in shape and are thicker and sturdier in comparison. We reviewed five variants of Kettle Studio Chips to check for the intensity of flavor and crunch. Here is what we thought about them!
Quick Review
Kettle Studio Chips are crunchy and deliver on the promised flavors.
MRP – Rs 40/-*
Net weight – 47 grams
*Price at the time of review
- Kettle Studio Chips – Mature Cheddar and Red Onions
- Kettle Studio Chips – Sweet Chilli With Lime And Basil
- Kettle Studio Chips – Crushed Paprika With Exotic Spices
- Kettle Studio Chips – Himalayan Pink Salt
- Kettle Studio Chips – Rock Sea Salt And English Vinegar
*As per information on the pack
- Free from gluten.
- No artificial coloring.
- They are cooked in a refined sunflower oil blend.
Table of Contents
Quick Review Of Kettle Studio Chips
We divided the chips into two categories according to the flavor and type of seasoning used – Mild and Spicy. After a blind tasting session of all the flavors of Kettle Studio Chips, we decided on the winners.
Mishry Top Pick (Mild) – Kettle Studio Himalayan Pink Salt
Why did we choose Kettle Studio Himalaya Pink Salt as our Top Pick (Mild)? These are plain salted chips. The salt seasoning is very balanced and isn’t overpowering. The Himalayan Pink Salt Kettle Cooked Chips are thick cut and extremely crunchy. A versatile bag of salted potato chips that would pair extremely well with any dip, be it a plain yogurt dip or a spicy chili cheese dip.
Price and packaging – The Kettle Studio Chips – Himalayan Pink Salt flavor come in a bright pink pack. A 47-gram pack of these kettle cooked chips is priced at Rs 40/-.
Ingredients and label – Potato, Refined vegetable oil (Sunflower oil, Palm oil), & Himalayan pink salt. 100 grams of these kettle cooked potato chips provide 534 Kcal of energy.
Mishry Top Pick (Spicy) – Kettle Studio Sweet Chilli With Lime And Basil
Why did we choose Kettle Studio Sweet Chilli With Lime And Basil as our Top Pick (Spicy)?
The moment we opened the pack of these kettle cooked chips, we got a sharp chili kick. As the label suggests, the sweet-chili flavor comes through wonderfully after a few bites. The mild balance of sweet and chili, almost peppery flavor, is delicious. In the end, there is a subtle basil and lime flavor that blends well. None of the flavors overpower the other. The crunch of the chips and the flavors that marry each other beautifully made these kettle-cooked potato chips our Top Pick.
Price and packaging – The Kettle Studio Chips – Sweet Chilli With Lime And Basil flavor come in a bright orange pack. A 125-gram pack of these kettle cooked chips is priced at Rs 99/-.
Ingredients and label – Potato, Refined vegetable oil (Sunflower oil, Palm oil), Sugar, Spices and condiments, Salt, Stabilizer, Dehydrated vegetable (Tomato powder), Fructose, Soy sauce powder, Flavor enhancer, Anticaking agent, Acidity regulator, Yeast extract. 100 grams of these kettle cooked potato chips provide 538.7 Kcal of energy.
Also Reviewed – Kettle Studio Mature Cheddar and Red Onions
Price and packaging – The Kettle Studio Chips – Mature Cheddar and Red Onions flavor come in a deep purple pack. A 47-gram bag of these kettle cooked chips is priced at Rs 40/-.
Ingredients and label – Potato, Refined vegetable oil (Sunflower oil, Palm oil), Maltodextrin, Onion powder (0.6%), Non-dairy creamer (0.3%), Salt, Sugar, Acidity regulator, Anticaking agent, Cheese, Flavor enhancer, Emulsifying, and stabilizing agent. 100 grams of these kettle cooked potato chips provide 531.8 Kcal of energy.
Flavor notes – If you’re looking for a bag of cheese flavored potato chips, you will find these delicious. Even though the cheddar cheese flavor is not as pronounced as we would have liked it to be, the combination with red onions really turns this into a flavorful bag of chips. The seasoning in these non-spicy chips is very balanced. Like our Top Picks, the crunch of these kettle cooked chips is perfect.
Also Reviewed – Kettle Studio Crushed Paprika With Exotic Spices
Price and packaging – The Kettle Studio Chips – Crushed Paprika With Exotic Spices flavor comes in a red-colored pack. A 47-gram pack of these kettle cooked chips are priced at Rs 40/-.
Ingredients and label – Potato, Refined vegetable oil (Sunflower oil, Palm oil), Salt, Maltodextrin, #Spices and condiments, Sugar, Acidity regulators, Fruit powder, Emulsifying and stabilising agent, Flavor enhancer, Class II preservative, Anticaking agent. 100 grams of these kettle cooked potato chips provide 521.8 Kcal of energy.
Flavor notes – You get a fiery, strong chili kick as soon as you open the bag of Kettle Studio Chips. We could clearly smell lots of paprika. We found them to be a tad bit over seasoned.
If you compare it to our Spicy Top Pick, they were spicier than these. The chill flavor of these kettle-cooked chips are not as spicy but definitely have a chili flavor that is very unidimensional.
Also Reviewed – Kettle Studio Rock Sea Salt And English Vinegar
Price and packaging – The Kettle Studio Chips – Rock Sea Salt And English Vinegar flavor come in a deep blue colored pack. A 47-gram bag of these kettle cooked chips is priced at Rs 40/-.
Ingredients and label – Potato, Refined vegetable oil (Sunflower oil, Palm oil), Salt (3%), Maltodextrin, Acidity regulator, Sugar, Flavor enhancer, Class II preservative, Anticaking agent. 100 grams of these kettle cooked potato chips provide 508.3 Kcal of energy.
Flavor notes – The sharp vinegar aroma and the taste are unmissable. The strong vinegar flavor lingers in the back of the palate for a long time. This flavor is specifically for those people who are looking to buy salt and vinegar chips. If pain salted chips are what you’re looking for, the Himalayan Salt Chips are a much better option. For someone who likes vinegar flavored chips, the acidic taste of vinegar delivers.
Conclusion
All the variants of the Kettle Cooked Chips were super crunchy despite being thicker than our regular potato wafers. Not only crunch wise, but all of them delivered on the promised flavors as well. The variety of flavors that Kettle Studio Chips has come up with has something in store for everyone. They have a bunch of spicy options, some milder ones and some eclectic ones which cater to a larger audience. These might seem a little expensive for daily consumption, but if intense flavors are what you’re looking for, look no further. Which bag of kettle cooked potato chips are you going to try first? Let us know in the comment section below.
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