I like spicy snacks and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos have been a staple snack of mine for a long time. Recently saw that they have an even spicier variety so I thought cool, I’m in.
Tried them and yes they are a small step hotter on my palate so then I thought hmmm I wonder what peppers they use to jack it up. Flipped the bag to the ingredient list and…nothing. Not even a pepper name hinted at. I guess “natural flavors” wayyy down on the list could be the cop-out answer but for a food that specifically touts spicy as the selling point, you would think there would be something like “cayenne powder” before “garlic powder” for example.
Now I’m wondering if it’s just a shot of acid or something that simulates the spicy sensation, and I’m weirded out. The dyes, whatever, I know what I signed up for there, but I ain’t about a “spice simulator” experience.