Taste-Off: The best puffed cheese snacks and the cheet-oh-nos
Briefly

Bright orange puffs of corn infused with salty, fatty, cheesy deliciousness are the epitome of junk food - messy, nearly devoid of nutrition, and so munchy, crunchy scrumptious that they are hard to resist.
Good cheese puffs are tender but crisp, with a punch of tart, nutty cheese flavor and just enough salt to satisfy. Bad cheese puffs are wildly salty, have tough, almost chewy texture, or taste like rancid oil.
Many cheese puffs use dyes and artificial flavors, while others rely on spices and natural flavors to enhance flavor and appearance. None taste like real cheese. Nutrition varies across brands.
The article reviews 10 brands of cheese puffs, highlighting attributes like flavor, crunch, saltiness, and fat content. Popular brands include Cheetos and Sprouts, varying in taste and ingredient quality.
Read at www.mercurynews.com
[
]
[
|
]