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Review - Tostitos Sweet and Spicy Summer Salsa

Scott Roberts May 18, 2009 at 8:07 pm food Digg this Article

Tostitos Sweet and Spicy Summer Salsa Most folks in America are probably introduced to salsa by consuming one of the national, store-bought brands, a la Tostitos or Pace, but don't usually go much beyond that. With the universe of diverse flavors offered by other salsa manufacturers just begging to be discovered, it's refreshing to see the big guys release something other than the same-old same-old. Tostitos has concocted a Sweet & Spicy Summer Salsa which I hope is one of the first steps in opening up new tastes for fans of regular salsa.

Ingredients:
Tomato Puree (Water and Tomato Paste), Diced Tomatoes in Tomato Paste, Jalapeno Peppers, Onions, Raspberries, Blackberries, Sugar, Red Bell Pepper, Chipotle in Adobo (Chipotle Peppers, Tomatoes Paste, Vinegar, Salt, Natural Flavor), Fire Roasted Tomato Puree, Vinegar, Salt, Garlic and Natural Flavor.

Aroma:
4 out of 5. Not much different than the regular Tostitos Medium Salsa, with perhaps a tinge of smokiness and sweetness.

Appearance and Texture:
4 out of 5. It looks darker and browner than a typical Mexican-style salsa, no doubt due to the darker-colored chipotle peppers and berries. Sweet and Spicy Summer Salsa is as just as chunky as Tostitos' normal stuff, which is good enough for me.

Tostitos Sweet and Spicy Summer Salsa

Taste:
5 out of 5. This salsa rocks. Similar to its aroma, it's very, very close to the regular-flavored salsa. It's got delicious touches of sweetness that make it ever-so-slightly-different. I didn't bite into a chip covered with Sweet and Spicy Summer Salsa and envision blackberries and raspberries, but did appreciate the subtle fruit flavor that made this a complex amalgam of deliciousness.

Heat:
We all know that a "Medium" label by major food companies routinely translate to "relatively bland", but in this case there was a touch of spice after eating several chips loaded with the salsa. One out of a one-to-five scale.

Label:
4 out of 5. Festive-looking, it looks like a picture of a salsa ingredient kaleidoscope with tomatoes, jalapenos, onions, and raspberries

Overall:
I hope this salsa can find a way to stay. It's currently released and positioned to be a limited-time variation. My hopes are that will gain a big enough audience that the Frito-Lay company will consider keeping this on permanently, or make it a regular summertime food fling.

Comments

Kristina
2009-05-19 19:02:33

Yum.

Chileman
2009-05-20 11:07:03

I'm not a huge fan of regular Tostitos salsa. little too generic for my tastes.

Marla
2009-05-30 18:34:17

loved it! Can't find it in local stores though. Where can I buy this product?

Chris
2009-05-30 18:38:25

I want to try this, but can't find it on their website or in stores. Is it not released nationally yet?

Nick
2009-06-01 00:58:01

This stuff is SOOOOO good! I can only find it at ONE 7-11 in the whole city, and I've looked everywhere! I will have to stock up on this when I go back because I'm afraid it might disappear.

I really hope they expand this flavor and keep it around throughout the year.

DRBraga
2009-06-10 08:35:46

I agree, this salsa ROCKS! So why can't I find it anymore?

Chica
2009-06-18 18:35:28

I love it but having trouble finding it in the stores help!

Lori
2009-07-11 14:29:07

please help me find this salsa

Cw
2009-07-12 15:05:02

This is awesome! My husband I tried it while in galveston. we returned home to Tyler and could not find it! I vote yes!!!!!! tostitos...keep making this one. I will buy it regularly!

Scott Roberts
2009-07-12 17:30:49

Yes, it is very hard to find. About a month ago, my local Wal-Mart had stacks and stacks of this near the entrance with bags of Doritos, Tostitos, jars of dips, queso con salsa, etc. Last time I visited (about a week ago) they had no Summer Salsa.

dannaj
2009-07-20 11:01:27

I agree, this salsa is a refreshing change from the regular Tostito salsa. I am thinking of using it on a grilled chicken dish I plan to cook. I think it will be the perfect match. This stuff is yummy.

cdthatsme
2009-08-13 06:56:58

I found it yesterday at my local Dierbergs in St Peters, MO.

s
2009-08-14 11:22:28

I SO hope it finds a way to stay! It's good any time of year!

Anastasia
2009-08-19 14:01:44

Thanks for the review. I was trying to explain it, but was at a loss for words besides "awesome". I'm glad to have found a blog on tech and hot sauce :)

Janice
2009-09-20 09:00:01

Where to buy in Fort Lauderdale, FL? I can't find anywhere on the net!

Karen
2009-09-22 17:49:48

It is delicious. I need to know where to buy it, though. I tasted it for the first time in Cape Cod, MA this summer. I haven't been able to find it since.

Christian
2009-10-17 14:48:36

I'm trying to find this at a store near me. No luck yet.

Chris
2009-10-23 17:53:45

I work for Frito lay and can tell you that its no longer sold. However, if many (and I mean alot) of people call the 800 number and let them know you love this salsa, maybe they'll bring it back. Because of limited shelf space, most items have to sell (also known as "turns") quickly in order to stay in the snack line-up. I really was a fan of this salsa. I really do miss it.

bob
2009-12-06 14:26:54

go to jackson stop and shop

SDW
2010-01-07 17:08:36

Thanks for the review. I purchased a jar at Big Lots yesterday and I'm really looking forward to enjoying it with grilled fish tacos. I didn't realize it was discontinued, so I'd better run out tomorrow and pick up a few more jars.

Amy
2010-01-09 15:58:53

I just found a jar at Big Lots too! We couldn't find it anywhere...I googled the name in hopes of a recipe. We bought five jars. Has an expiration date of April 10, 2010 ... Hope it's OK!! At $1.40 we couldn't help it.

Sam
2010-01-13 01:08:23

if anyone is still looking for this salsa. I buy mine at the 99 cents only stores and i saw it at Big Lots for $1.70 (i think)

This stuff is freaking AWESOME!!! I dip my vegetables in it and i just can't get enough of it.

I really do have to stock up before the 99 cents store stops selling them. Oooo maybe i'll buy a case of it, since you can do that now. (gasp!)

nancy
2010-02-27 13:12:58

I love thesalsa myself; purchased it at the 99 cent storeand have looked everywhere since. It has a great tasteand I'm sorry it is discontinued.

avis
2010-03-20 17:04:09

I love this salsa. I've been buying it at Super Target. However, I was disappointed when I could not find it today. I used it to make tacos last week & my husband thought they were the best ever. I hope it hasn't been discontinued. It was awesome!!

Meredith
2010-04-23 06:59:18

My daughter and I discovered this awesome salsa a couple of months ago in Walmart & Publix. We love it and now it's gone.....please bring it back!!! We buy salsa alot and we had never seen it before in any stores here in SC. Please Tostitos bring it back!

Glenda
2010-04-29 11:58:08

I have been to every Big Lots Store around trying to restock on this amazing salsa. I smother pork tenderloin in it, wrap it in foil and cook it on the grill. My recent company was so impressed with the flavor, I was generous enough to give them a jar to take home. I am now very sad that I am down to my last jar and can't find any more!! I am amazed that it has been discontinued. Please, please, oh, please bring it back!! I will buy a case of it!

Pat
2010-05-25 15:16:44

I just talked to Frito Lay, which puts out Tostitos, because I have been unable to find the Sweet & Spicy Summer Salsa anywhere (after becoming addicted to it last year). IT IS PERMANENTLY DISCONTINUED!! I have never called a company before to beg for a product. If I had known they were going to discontinue I would have bought every jar within a 50-mile radius last fall! Everyone else who loves this product please call toll free, here is the info:

If you wish to contact us by phone during business hours, please call us toll free at 1-800-352-4477, Monday - Friday 9AM to 4:30 PM Central Standard Time.

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