Although Cheetos and soda pop go hand-in-hand when it comes to junk food heaven, the Pepsi-flavored Cheetos are something else entirely. A strange combination of flavors, to say the least, it treats the combination as though they were some sort of peanut butter and jelly partnership. Perhaps to some, that is exactly what the Pepsi-flavored Cheetos will feel like. To others, not so much.
Not surprisingly, the Pepsi-flavored Cheetos have been released commercially in Japan. According to Steve of The Impulsive Buy, a man who took it upon himself to thoroughly review the Pepsi-flavored Cheetos, the results are documented with mixed feelings. He writes, "Overall, this is a pretty accurate flavor recreation. It’s an impressive effort to be sure. That said, I don’t like them. I could only get through a few of them. They’ve got a lot going on and are kind of intense. A few tweaks to the levels of citrus and cola and these could be passable."
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The Pepsi-Flavored Cheetos Make for a Strange Marriage of Taste
Trend Themes
1. Snack Flavor Mashups - There is an opportunity for snack food companies to explore unusual partnerships and flavor combinations.
2. Global Market Expansion for Snacks - There is potential for introducing new and unique flavors to international snack food markets.
3. Consumer Taste Testing and Feedback - Companies can use consumer feedback to improve and adjust new flavors before they are released on a larger scale.
Industry Implications
1. Snack Food Industry - Companies within the snack food industry can leverage unusual flavor combinations to differentiate their products and appeal to adventurous consumers.
2. Beverage Industry - Collaborations between the snack food and beverage industries can lead to new and unique flavor combinations.
3. Market Research Industry - Market research firms can provide valuable insights on consumer preferences and taste testing to inform new product development.