Mishry Rating
GOOD!
Summary
Doritos Dinamata Tortilla Chips are a perfect party snack. These have an addictive crunch, but the sourness needs to be dialed down a bit.
Doritos is popular around the world for their nacho chips. Adding to their existing product line, they recently launched the Doritos Dinamita Tortilla Chips in India.
For our Doritos Dinamita Tortilla Chips Review, we tested the Fiery Lime & Chilli variant and evaluated different parameters such as – flavor, texture, price and packaging. The rolled, cylindrical shape of these chips is rather unique, but is the flavor profile addictive enough for us to go back for these?
Table of Contents
Doritos Dinamita Tortilla Chips – Quick Glance
All the details you need to know about the product are detailed here :
| Doritos Dinamita Tortilla Chips | Product Details |
| Price | Rs. 30 |
| Net Quantity | 56 gm |
| Calories (per 100 gm) | 511 kcal |
| Shelf Life | 8 months |
| Mishry Rating | 3.75 |
Our Review Factors
What exactly are we looking for? We expect a bag of crunchy chips with a tasty tangy-chilli flavor profile.
The following parameters were set for Doritos Dinamita Tortilla Chips Review:
1. Taste
The overall seasoning, the flavor of corn, spice lvels, and the intensity of the lime flavor were all evaluated here.
2. Texture
Snacks taste great when they are crunchy and crisp. How bold is the crunch of these corn based chips?
3. Others
The main ingredients, price, packaging, taste and texture were gauged here.
Doritos Dinamita Tortilla Chips – Detailed Review
Price + Packaging
These tortilla chips have a bright purple and green color pack. Priced at Rs. 30 for 56 gm, it has a shelf life of 8 months.
Main Ingredients
The main ingredients are – Corn (77%), Edible Vegetable Oil (Palmolein Oil), *Seasoning (Maltodextrin, lodised Salt), Flavour (Natural & Nature Identical Flavouring Substances), Spices & Condiments, Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein, and Color (162).
In addition, it has Sugar, Flavour Enhancers (627,631), Anticaking Agent (551), Milk Solids, Dextrin & Edible Vegetable Oil (Palm & Sunflower Oil), Color (124).
Decoding flavor enhancers and colors:
INS 627 (Disodium Guanylate): It is a food additive used to improve the flavor of any food product.
INS 631 (Disodium Inosinate) : This food additive is used to give food a meaty and savory taste.
E 124 : It lends a bright red color to food and drink products.
E 162 : Also known as beetroot red, this color is extracted from beet root.
Aroma + Appearance
These are rolled up sticks made of corn. These chips resemble a lot like the popular Mexican chips Takis. They have a fiery red color. Each of these corn dynamites are generously sprinkled with the masala. The lemon-chilli aroma was prominent here.
Taste
In terms of flavor, this snack is moderately spicy with an extremely strong lime flavor. The fresh sourness from the lemon seasoning got mixed reviews amongst our tasting panel. While some loved it, some couldn’t bear more than a bite. People who are sensitive to sour flavors might certainly dislike this.
There was no noticeable aroma or flavor of the fat used. These are very well seasoned and have medium spice levels.
Texture
These corn-based dynamite-shaped chips have an addictive crunch.
Pros
- Super crunchy.
- Made using 77% corn.
- No flavor or aroma of the fat used.
- Pleasing lemon-chilli aroma.
- Well seasoned.
- The lime is strong and dominates the bag of chips.
Cons
- As these are higher on sourness, not everyone will like it. Some may find it unbearable.
Best Suited For
From wraps to burgers or with some drinks, these chips will make for a perfect crunchy side dish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some interesting FAQs on Doritos Dinamita Tortilla Chips Review.
1. Are Doritos healthy?
Not really. Doritos Dinamita Tortilla chips are loaded with added colors, flavor enhancers and additives. This does not make them ideal for regular consumption.
2. What is the percentage of corn used in these chips?
These chips are made using 77% of corn.
3. Can Doritos Dinamita chips be paired with dips or other snacks?
Yes. You can pair these chips with your favorite dips, salsa or as a side dish along with sandwiches, wraps, rolls and frankie.
4. What is the shelf life of these tortilla chips?
These have a shelf life of 8 months.
Mishry’s Final Verdict
We are quite pleased with this bag of newly launched Doritos Dinamita Tortilla Chips. It’s a crunchy snack made with 77% corn. The only aspect that we believe may be improved is the flavor, as there is a slight imbalance here. While it has an extremely strong lime flavor, the chilli heat is moderate.
Which is your favorite nacho flavor? Cheese, Jalapeno or something else?
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