[sonick]

Since ThunderCrunch disappeared, I have been searching far and wide for an alternative that rivals their Jalepeno chips... The closest I HAD gotten was Tim Cascade's Jalepeno, but I found their recipe has gotten increasingly salty the last few times I've had it.

Blair's Death Rain Habanero chips have a good kick, but don't have that peppery Jalepeno flavour.

But I just came across this one brand, Deep River Snacks, that has a Jalepeno flavour that, from what I remember, comes close to ThunderCrunch Jalepeno. It's not TOO salty, but has a decent heat to it with a nice Jalepeno flavour. From what I remembered, ThunderCrunch had a bit more flavour and spice, but this is close.

http://www.deepriversnacks.com/zestyjalapeno/index.html

You can find it at IGA in the hippie organic snacks section, somebody try it and let me know what they think! Or if other people have other Jalepeno chip suggestions that taste similar to ThunderCrunch please post!

[Spoon]

Miss Vickies? Close enough in taste for me.

[sonick]

Ms. Vickies is too sweet and salty, not enough spice or actual Jalepeno flavour I find.

[JayEch]

lil off topic but does anyone remember the buffalo chips? those were fucking good. i tihnk they stopped production tho. let me know otherwise.

and ill pick these up on the way home haha. love jalapeno

[Araaadi]

I miss rave jalapeno and cheddar the most
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[rexsomnii]

i like this

http://www.taquitos.net/im/sn/DutchCrunch-PC-KC-JalaChed.jpg

[dignatas]

Gives you the jalapeño high when you smell it and eat it.



http://www2.cityfood.com/media/hardbite%20chips%202.jpg

[sonick]

Dutch Crunch: Not a fan of any Jalpeno and Cheddar flavours. I want the pure Jalepeno taste.

Hardbite: Tried this one too, flavour was pretty good but I found the chip texture to be too thick and kinda stale/chewy; might've had a bad batch or something, perhaps.

[Jer3]

i see sonick is the resident jalapeno chip expert on rs lol

[sonick]

Nah, I just miss those thunder crunch chips so much lol. Don't get me wrong about those other chips, they are good but just don't taste like the thunder crunch jalepeno chips from my childhood.
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[Jer3]

whats your thought on the kettle brand jalapeno chips? i find those ones are pretty good and has a nice jalapeno taste

[Vansterdam]

om nom nomz

will have to go iga now

[MelonBoy]

Anyone else find that the dutch chip tends to cut the inside of your mouth sometimes :(

[Matlock]

I also have yet to find a jalapeno chip as good as Thunder Crunch.

Maybe I'll pick up a bag of those deep rivers if I see them.

[bcrdukes]

Hardbite: Tried this one too, flavour was pretty good but I found the chip texture to be too thick and kinda stale/chewy; might've had a bad batch or something, perhaps.

Just bought 2 bags at Save-On and gave one to my friend. (On sale - 2 for $5.00)

You're right. They were a bit too think and were kinda stale'ish. :\

[goo3]

I don't remember this commercial

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSEvHYTLv3I

[Senna4ever]

The Thunder Crunch curry flavour was awesome too!

[mk1freak]

The Thunder Crunch curry flavour was awesome too!

Omg party snack mix curry/jalapeno. Those were they days *sigh*

[Durrann]

oh god i miss thunder crunch so much

if i recall was there a Hot flavoured as well??
or hot wings or soemthing along the lines

thanks OP imma cop myself a bag

[TypeRNammer]

Anyone else find that the dutch chip tends to cut the inside of your mouth sometimes :(

Better stop sticking sharp things into your mouth :troll:

[ed99]

Thunder crunch chips were awesome. I love the BBQ flavor most. I wonder if the states carry them.

[Ronin]

I miss Thundercrunch. Elementary school hot dog day = $2.00 for a hot dog, a bag of chips and a pop!

[Jayboogz]

Damn!! I miss thundercrunch too man what happen to them?!
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[MrGoodbar]

IIRC thundercrunch was fried in peanut oil. Parents and schools went apeshit because a few kids had peanut allergies. Thundercrunch should put a label that says "WARNING CHIPS CONTAIN NUTS, IF YOU HAVE NUT ALLERGIES, BACK THE FUCK OFF" then all would have been well. it's the loss of the few that affects the many that piss me off. I'm allergic to fish, I deal with it by staying clear.

[Durrann]

I miss Thundercrunch. Elementary school hot dog day = $2.00 for a hot dog, a bag of chips and a pop!

selkirk elementary? no? lol

[StealthFighter]

^the store in the basement of the wooden building of selkirk? awwww yeah. i always got jalapeno chips

[Hakkaboy]

the ones i think are closest is Tim's. They are made in Washington state, i believe.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31cjyQIYPsL.jpg

they also have sour cream n onion which is quite good

[Vansterdam]

^ can i get this locally anywhere

[sonick]

the ones i think are closest is Tim's. They are made in Washington state, i believe.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31cjyQIYPsL.jpg

they also have sour cream n onion which is quite good

Yea I mentioned those in the OP. I thought they WERE the closest to ThunderCrunch before I found these ones. I find Tim's much too salty.

You can find them at 7-11. I believe most major supermarkets should have them as well.

[racerman88]

Has anyone checked in the USA for the Thunder crunch chips? OR are they just not available anymore?

Checked out this site and they are not even listed:

http://www.taquitos.net/snack_reviews/Jalapeno-Chips

[sonick]

Where did you buy these from?

IGA has those in the chip aisle.

[goo3]

^ can i get this locally anywhere

saw them at london drugs DT on granville

[bcrdukes]

If these chips are sold by IGA and London Drugs, chances are, it's sold at H.Y. Louie. From what I understand through the grapevine, H.Y. Louie supplies LD and IGA. :)

[subordinate]

Thundercrunch was a brand that they stopped producing along time ago. Not sure on the parent company - maybe old dutch?

I was more of fan of the "Hot Wings" flavour, which I found the blair's buffalo wing to be the closest in taste.

Love it! - Bought a box of 14......yeah!

[Senna4ever]

Yeah, Thunder Crunch was made by Old Dutch.

[goo3]

Were they made by old dutch or were they bought out by old dutch and discontinued? From the little i could dig up on the internet, i got the impression they were bought out.

Anyway, if you buy Tim's Jalapeno, post a review! :)

[k3lv]

I got a bag of the Tim's. Mind you two things here; I vaguely remember Thundercrunch Jalapeno flavor since I was still only a kid when I had it, second is that the only other type of Jalapeno chips I've tried are Miss Vickies and the black and green OLD DUTCH ones(jalapeno and cheddar).

The instant I opened the Tims bag I took a big sniff and it choked me with its jalapeno heat. I took a bite and it felt like it time warped me back to my childhood. The chips were nicely cut, not too thin not too thick, good solid crunch. Tim's was also not overwhelmed by any sort of salty flavor, the jalapeno stands out in the chip!

I only limited myself to two chips, but I'll be craving it tomorrow.

[Sandman]

Anyone seen the Tim's chips or the chips in the OP in Richmond anywhere?

Checked safteway/save-on/7-11/macs/danny's even the iga at blundel/garden city... didn't find either anywhere =( lol.

[TypeRNammer]

It's a sad sad day when Hostess discontinued Hickory Sticks :(

It got pulled from Walmart and Superstore shelves

[sonick]

It's a sad sad day when Hostess discontinued Hickory Sticks :(

It got pulled from Walmart and Superstore shelves

WTF, that is indeed shitty.

I get sick of them after 1/4 of a bag coz they're so salty, but they are damned good when you are craving them.

Anybody remember Drive-Thru Chips? They were actually shaped like french fries, and came in Ketchup and All-Dressed flavours. I loved them, then one day they disappeared.

[TypeRNammer]

WTF, that is indeed shitty.

I get sick of them after 1/4 of a bag coz they're so salty, but they are damned good when you are craving them.

Anybody remember Drive-Thru Chips? They were actually shaped like french fries, and came in Ketchup and All-Dressed flavours. I loved them, then one day they disappeared.

I can eat a whole bag in one sitting:fullofwin:

[k3lv]

we found Tim's at London Drugs

[Manic!]

It's a sad sad day when Hostess discontinued Hickory Sticks :(

It got pulled from Walmart and Superstore shelves

The haven't been discontinued.

We still them in our store.

Look here under other Frito-lay brands

http://www.pepsico.ca/en/Brands/Frito-Lay-Canada.html

[SecludedGirl]

I just tried a bag of PC brand Jalapeno chips yesterday and the flavour was almost spot on!! Even the crunch itself brought back memories of Thundercrunch. It came in a white bag, said it was a new product.

[sonick]

I just tried a bag of PC brand Jalapeno chips yesterday and the flavour was almost spot on!! Even the crunch itself brought back memories of Thundercrunch. It came in a white bag, said it was a new product.

Haven't tried the PC one yet, but have come across it. Will definitely have to try it now...

[Sandman]

London drugs stopped carrying Tim's Jalapeno chips... which made me sad. Is there anywhere else you guys know of that still sells them here?

The fatty inside me is getting restless, and they were the closest thing to thundercrunch from what I remember.

[donjalapeno]

i love the PC brand chips...they have great flavours, i love the ballpark thick cut chips

[noventa]

IIRC thundercrunch was fried in peanut oil. Parents and schools went apeshit because a few kids had peanut allergies. Thundercrunch should put a label that says "WARNING CHIPS CONTAIN NUTS, IF YOU HAVE NUT ALLERGIES, BACK THE FUCK OFF" then all would have been well. it's the loss of the few that affects the many that piss me off. I'm allergic to fish, I deal with it by staying clear.
yeah but you are not going to die from a fish allergy are you? peanut allergy is serious business

[noventa]

selkirk elementary? no? lol

haha most elementary's have school stores as well.

[bcrdukes]

noventa - My favourite RS member of 2013.

[Durrann]

^the store in the basement of the wooden building of selkirk? awwww yeah. i always got jalapeno chips

You went too? High fivvee
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[Senna4ever]

Thunder Crunch curry flavour was delicious.

[TypeRNammer]

WTF, that is indeed shitty.

I get sick of them after 1/4 of a bag coz they're so salty, but they are damned good when you are craving them.

Anybody remember Drive-Thru Chips? They were actually shaped like french fries, and came in Ketchup and All-Dressed flavours. I loved them, then one day they disappeared.

Turns out everytime big box stores run out of hickory sticks, they take their sweet ass time restocking them.

[Kilinim]

Tried PC Jalapeno Popper ripple chips today. I was pleasantly surprised, they're actually pretty good!

[PJ]

PC ripple chips are dope.

Piri Piri and Buffalo Wings are my go-to flavours.

[s3an]

You went too? High fivvee
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Me too!! I remember they used to sell popcorn as well.