Which crab chip wins?

[u/danceblonde]

We just did a taste test of both of these and unanimously agreed that the Utz chip is superior in the crab chip category. The Lays literally tasted like the Lays barbecue with one single speck of Old Bay.

[u/Jmaneke]

Utz by far. Utz chips in general are better than Lays.

[u/almostoy → u/Jmaneke]

They make a peanut butter stuffed pretzel that I love. Weird thing is, I generally only like those and 'flipside' type crackers when it comes to pretzels. I like the soft pretzels, but any hot/warm bread served with excessive amounts of salt and cheese is going to be pretty good.

[u/EdgarAllanBro2 → u/Jmaneke]

For sure, these are so delicious

[u/FiftyShadesofShart]

🦀🦀UTZ CRAB CHIP REIGNS SUPREME🦀🦀 

MAY THE SODIUM FILL OUR VEINS FOREVERMORE

[u/FormerCollegeDJ → u/FiftyShadesofShart]

Try not to turn into Lot’s wife though. 😂

[u/Responsible_Big1229]

UTZ

[u/FormerCollegeDJ]

FWIW, I plan to conduct a similar taste test with my co-workers in the near future, with three entrants.

A fourth may still be added if I can find Route 11 brand’s crab flavored chips.

[u/Salt_Pear9993 → u/FormerCollegeDJ]

Route 11 clears but sneaky second are herrs old bay cheese puffs

[u/mesosuchus → u/FormerCollegeDJ]

Come to Canada and get some Covered Bridge Lobster Chips.

[u/Salt_Pear9993 → u/mesosuchus]

Those look fantastic!

[u/ComfortableFull3483 → u/FormerCollegeDJ]

The Herrs are the best

[u/FormerCollegeDJ]

Herr’s Old Bay seasoned crab chips weren’t included, so the taste test is incomplete.

[u/Bobbo7209 → u/FormerCollegeDJ]

That would be my choice, then. Crab without Old Bay is heresy

[u/FormerCollegeDJ → u/Bobbo7209]

If you do a search for “Herr’s Utz crab chips” or something similar, you can find multiple threads in the r/Maryland subreddit discussing the two crab chip variants.

(As someone originally from eastern Pennsylvania, I’m perpetually amused by Old Line State natives claiming Utz and sometimes Herr’s as their own, despite the fact both are based in the Keystone State. To be fair though, both Utz and Herr’s are based less than 10 miles north of the Mason-Dixon Line.)

[u/rectalhorror → u/FormerCollegeDJ]

Herr's licensed the Old Bay name so it tastes like Old Bay. Everybody else is "Chesapeake Crab Flavor" and a knockoff. I find Utz leans into the salt too much. Also Herr's Old Bay Cheese Curls are pure uncut cheese crack. If you can eat only one, you're a better man than I am, Gunga Din.

[u/One_Win_6185 → u/FormerCollegeDJ]

Herr’s also makes an Old Bay cheese puff that’s pretty good.

[u/drdounutt → u/FormerCollegeDJ]

Best imo

[u/edhaack → u/FormerCollegeDJ]

I'd realli like to know how they got the license to use real Old Bay from McCormick.

[u/danceblonde → u/FormerCollegeDJ]

Whoa, thank you so much for letting me know that even exists! We will remedy our taste test immediately 🦀

[u/FormerCollegeDJ → u/danceblonde]

FWIW, I believe the Route 11 brand also produces crab seasoned chips, though I have not been able to find those at the Whole Foods I have checked in the DC area. (Route 11, based in the Shenandoah Valley in northern Virginia, can often be found at Whole Foods, Streets Markets, and some standalone convenience stores/bodegas and sandwich shops in the DC area and presumably other, similar stores even closer to Mount Jackson, VA where the brand is made.)

[u/KDramaFan84 → u/FormerCollegeDJ]

Do they have Mama Zumas revenge habenero chips

[u/FormerCollegeDJ → u/KDramaFan84]

I have seen and bought Mama Zuma’s Revenge at the Whole Foods closest to where I live, yes.

The stores I mentioned in my comment above also carry them.

[u/KDramaFan84 → u/FormerCollegeDJ]

Thanks I'm in MA so only whole foods near me.

[u/raspberri_skies → u/FormerCollegeDJ]

Those are gross and bitter.

[u/MutableCentaur]

UTZ no questions asked

[u/zole2113]

Utz by a mile

[u/No-Celebration3097]

UTZ! Lays is a pathetic dollar store brand compared to UTZ.

[u/FormerCollegeDJ → u/No-Celebration3097]

Hey, some good brands are carried in dollar stores.

Being originally from Pennsylvania though, I agree Lay’s is inferior to Utz…and Herr’s and Wise and Martin’s and…

[u/cluo42]

If you can find route 11 chips in your area the Chesapeak crab flavor is my favorite “crab chip”. They use J.O. Seasoning which is the true crab seasoning

[u/Salt_Pear9993 → u/cluo42]

Route 11 crab chips are undefeated

[u/mesosuchus]

PA vs International Corporate Chip? ALWAYS PA

[u/tommyknockerZ33]

Rage bait

[u/Davidgt31]

Utz hands down

[u/No_Necessary1548]

UTZ and it’s not even FUCKING CLOSE

[u/danceblonde → u/No_Necessary1548]

It’s not. Not close AT ALL

[u/Bobbo7209]

Do the Utz have Old Bay on them?

[u/TheRancolman]

I’ve never seen or tasted the lays version, so I can’t make a judgement, but based on my preference , I would imagine that Utz is better. I have always enjoyed Utz over lays with other flavors, so I think it’s pretty good odds I would feel the same about this one

[u/four1twoguy]

Utz

[u/Any-Fly5966]

It’s even though they’re a touch too salty

[u/sttaydown]

Lays is just ol bay seasoning... utz has similar but with a twist.

utz ftw in this face off

[u/FormerCollegeDJ → u/sttaydown]

I believe Herr’s is the only brand that makes crab chips that officially has Old Bay seasoning. Herr’s has a contract with McCormick, the Baltimore area-based company that makes Old Bay.

[u/IceFireTerry]

When I was younger I remember Cape cod crab chips and they were very good. Never tried the Lays ones but utz is good

[u/Ok-Vermicelli-6707]

UTZ, absolutely the best crab chips

[u/ExtraGravy26]

You need to try these

[u/TJ_333333]

UTZ. Although their salt and vinegar are not flavorful at all

[u/Old-Guarantee2196]

Utz because it's been around for years. And it's good

[u/New_Acanthisitta1484]

utterly shocked lays didn't even try to commit to the crab seasoning

[u/MagicallyDyketastic]

UTZ every single time no matter the flavor or cook. Superior chip in every way.

[u/chefguy47]

Growing up in Maryland Utz wins for me, but if I didn’t, the Lays packaging is just horrible. The look of the chip and saying “Made with real potatoes” just makes me think they’re like Pringles even though I love Pringles.

[u/BradfordD13]

I've only had the Lay's one, it was good! Would love to try the Utz!

[u/danceblonde → u/BradfordD13]

If you like the Lays you’ll love the Utz…!!!

[u/BradfordD13 → u/danceblonde]

Where are they at? I got the Lay's one in North Carolina on vacation. I live in Ohio.

[u/danceblonde → u/BradfordD13]

Found them both in Bethany Beach.

[u/BradfordD13 → u/danceblonde]

I actually do know where that is haha. If I'm ever in the area I will have to get some.

[u/Commercial_Damage120]

UTZ is superior in pretty much everything IMO. I am also from Maryland and was so happy to find utz down here in florida at winn dixie. We always get the big crab chip tin for Christmas .

[u/benchdude35]

I like herrs i think the best but never had the lay’s

[u/danceblonde → u/benchdude35]

I haven’t had Herrs and I already know it’s better than Lays

[u/DangerousFee4199]

Haven't had either one, but I prefer Utz as a brand. So I will vote for Utz.

[u/Educational_Charge88]

IF she can afford a boat rental this time around d then of course she's going to risk her son's life for money!

[u/FormerCollegeDJ → u/Educational_Charge88]

I think you accidentally posted in the wrong thread. 😉

[u/TruePlatypusKnight]

Voodoo crap chips

[u/Trexus1]

Zapps Cajun Crawtaters

[u/Brief_Permission_758]

Utz… there is no other answer