Funyuns Flamin' Hot Onion Flavored Rings, 6 oz

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It’s June, which means that we have the longest day of the year to look forward to this month. 1) Doritos Flamin’ Hot Nacho At this point, there seems to be nary a Frito-Lay brand that hasn’t been touched by the Flamin’ Hot IP, and given that Frito-Lay is a subsidiary of PepsiCo, the possibilities are basically endless. Is Flamin’ Hot Gatorade in our future? Flamin’ Hot Quaker Oats? Probably, because the popularity of Flamin’ Hot exists at the intersection of consumers’ love for spicy foods and novelty, and a corporation’s love for an easy way to pretend it’s making something “new.” Don’t be surprised if everything becomes Flamin’ Hotted. The latest offering. Jaya Saxena

Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Vegetable Oil (Sunflower, Corn, and/or Canola Oil), and Less than 2% of the Following: Salt, Corn Starch, Sugar, Corn Flour, Buttermilk Powder, Maltodextrin (Made from Corn), Onion Powder, Monosodium Glutamate, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Dextrose, Garlic Powder, Natural Flavors (Including Natural Onion Flavor), and Gum Arabic. Contains Milk Ingredients . Sugar – Sugar is not allowed in Islam but it is included in Funyuns because of its sweet taste; however, they are still halal and it is not haram when eaten. With the Flamin’ Hot Puffcorn, it’s easy to see where the obsession comes from. Puffcorn, which, save for its uneven, round-ish shape, is not at all like popcorn, texturewise falls somewhere between a Cheeto puff and a marshmallow. It’s oddly addicting. The corn puffs melt in your mouth practically without chewing. They’re not very fiery, but the eating experience is akin to something like eating spicy cereal. The dark horse of the Flamin’ Hot world. 9) Xxtra Flamin’ Hot CheetosBut that would be a mistake, because these have it all: heat, texture, crunch and flavor. As well as an inspiring origin story. Ricardo Montañez, who was working at Frito-Lay as a janitor, approached the CEO with an idea — what if you made spicy Cheetos? Basing it on the elote model of corn, cheese, chili and lime, Montañez began testing the product in stores in East L.A and soon realized he had a hit on his hands. Years and many millions in sales later, Flamin’ Hot products are everywhere and Montañez is a vice president at the company. That’s pretty cool, right? 5) Takis Fuego (tie)

You would think that something with the word 'cool' in its name would imply that this chip actually has a cooling effect, but you'd be wrong. The Flamin' Hot Cool Ranch is one of the newest, spiciest iterations in the Flamin' Hot canon. These dusted tortilla triangles actually gave me a chili-induced coughing fit, and yet I couldn't stop reaching for more. They are genuinely spicy, but the Cool Ranch dust provides a delightful tang that works well with the heat. It's wonderful not having to decide between two flavors of chips I adore now—I can have it all in a single bag.These don’t taste bad, especially if you like the assertively corn-forward taste of a regular Frito, but I’m not really sure what to make of them. They are light on heat, leading to what ultimately seems like a weakened barbecue chip — they’re less “Flamin’ Hot” than “oddly underseasoned.” Like the final “Game of Thrones” season, Flamin’ Hot Fritos are coasting on reputation, and seem a little meandering and pointless. 21) Flamin’ Hot Lays Butter – Another main ingredient in Funyuns is butter. This is because it is intended to act as a preservative and has up to 80 percent fat content. These are a classic twist on the original Hot Cheetos and one of the earliest spin-offs. The limón flavor is acidic, but partners with the spice well; it’s definitely not as sour as other hot chips on the market (specifically Takis Feugo). Even so, the lime flavor is prominent—this chip feels like it’s equal parts salty, spicy, and sour. When we explored the ingredients of Funyuns, we found that there is no pork in it. Many vegetarians love eating pork, but if you are a vegetarian, then no need to worry because pork is not added to the recipe.

Now don’t get me wrong, spicy food is great. I put hot sauce on my eggs, extra cayenne and jalapeño brine in my chili, I put jalapeños in pretty much any dish they’re appropriate, get the spicy wings and and red pepper flakes at pizza places, and consume probably an inordinate amount of spicy ramen. I’m no wuss. I even admittedly like the Flaming Hot Lay’s potato chips, but that’s cause they still have to potato chip flavor to them. Well, if you can’t have the trademark to “Flamin’ Hot®,” you may as well take “Blazin’ Hot®.” If these feel like a weak, disappointing version of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, it’s because they are. Not that there’s anything wrong with being derivative — sometimes it can actually be better than what preceded it. Look at NSYNC; look at Aristotle; look at “The Godfather Part II.” The Flamin’ Hot version has more spices and flavorings than regular ones, but none seem to affect its potential halal status. Can I consume funyuns if I am strictly following a Halal diet?Similar to the Lay’s Flamin’ Hot, these chips kind of taste like their original form, Nacho Cheese Doritos, but perhaps a bit dustier and redder. They’re certainly cheesy, if that’s what you’re going for, but most comments from our tasters noted that they weren’t different enough from their predecessor. Sugar is not prohibited in Islam. It is only haram when it comes to drinks like soda. Therefore, since Funyuns have more than one ingredient and they include sugar that has been determined halal, it seems that Funyuns are halal. If any ingredient in this product comes from a pig, it would not be halal (permissible under Islamic law). Thus, the potential presence of questionable ingredients like MSG and natural flavors make it challenging to confirm if Funyuns are halal without further information from Lay’s, the producer. Conclusion: Is eating Funyuns Halal or Haram?

One of these is monosodium glutamate (MSG), which can sometimes be sourced from pork. Another is natural flavors; the term is vague and could potentially include meat derivatives. The spice hits hard, and if you’re not careful while eating these, you might inhale some of the powdered spice, which produces a low-key “I just got pepper-sprayed” feeling. But again, aside from an unimpressive, slightly peppery flavor, these don’t taste like much. 23) Takis Crunchy FajitaAs for the chips — they taste, expectedly and pleasingly, like Tapatío. Not too much, not too little, and they’re not particularly spicy. They’re good eating, but if you’re looking for a bag full of pain, these don’t deliver. 12) Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Limón But with Flamin’ Hot products being banned in the UK because they contain Yellow 6 and Red 40 — both made from petroleum and linked to hyperactivity in children — it’s safe to say that if you’re indulging in Flamin’ Hot anything, you want to get the good stuff. To help you navigate that, I bought up as many Flamin’ Hot products I could find to tell you which of them are worth eating which aren’t. Like a very sophisticated science experiment. As all of these ingredients come from plant-based origins, Munchos Flamin’ Hot Potato Crisps are vegan friendly. Not even a little bit. Jayson Tatum’s mom wouldn’t even buy these. 14. Ruffles Flamin’ Hot Baked Dane Rivera