*Eye Poppers* (Walkers Sensations Poppadom Bites Lime & Coriander Chutney)

Member Name: susie19

Product:	Walkers Sensations Poppadom Bites Lime & Coriander Chutney
Date:	27/01/09 (188 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Tingling tastebuds

Disadvantages: Fumy breath

Sometimes when you see something that nearly takes your eye out, you have to stop and stare and take in the view. I was eye popped the other day by something that stood out a mile and it happened in the supermarket. There was I, just minding my own business when all of a sudden I was confronted by a giant stack of eye popping poppadoms. Being so drawn to the bright colours I popped one in my basket without even looking at the price. (To people who know me, I bet you thought I was stood near the freezer section, didn't you? Oh the hazards of being a woman in a chill).

** Stop and stare **
Walkers made me buy these poppadoms. Their packaging and marketing design team deserve a pat on the back (or a poke in the eye), for the vivid purple and lime packaging squealed at me to buy them.

Walkers also made me make curry for tea. I was all set to make chicken with pasta but knowing those spicy poppadoms were in the house I had to change the menu so that I could try them. So here is my little family tested resume of the product. 10 out of 10 for an eye popping packet so far.

** Nibble me **
Following a quick hot sizzle on the hob, my chicken curry was ready to serve with basmati rice and a big bowl of lime and coriander chutney flavoured poppadoms. What Walkers were thinking when they added chutney to the title of this product I don't know. It's too much of a mouthful and everyone knows that small is beautiful. Anyway the packet holds 90g of a small palm sized poppadoms; that's quite a few each, even when you have several kids to feed (not forgetting the parents of course who require extra when reviewing the product in hand (or mouth).

Each poppadom is small enough to pop whole into your mouth unless you have a really tiny one and so here of course bigger is better. The edges of the poppadom are crinkly just as large proper Indian poppadoms are. They are flecked with little specks of flavour. Maybe they are little incy wincy lumps of chutney, but that sounds somewhat revolting so let's call them flecks of coriander and spices.

The mini poppadoms are good with mango chutney and lime pickle but also pretty suitable for nibbling or gobbling as you eat your curry. Also suitable for sharing at a party, dipped in whatever you fancy.

** Tingle your Tastebuds **
The flavour of these poppadoms is every bit as tingly as their name suggests. Lime and coriander makes my mouth water and sets my saliva juices into liquid freeflow. They taste mild yet powerfully flavoursome; they're not strong but they do pack a punch. If you like spicy curry, these would be a good tone down accompaniment. If you like mild curries, you might find these poppadoms a bit on the tangy side. If you don't like curry, you might not like these at all because they do have a tangy spicy flavour. The flavour of the lime overrides the flavour of the coriander. They are fairly salty and leave your mouth wanting more of the same. 9 out of 10 for taste from me.

** Nuzzle me **
To really appreciate the product fully, I decided it would be a good idea to stick my head right into the packet and take a deep breath just to get a lung full of lime and coriander (forget the chutney) scent. I think my skin is probably oozing aromas of coriander so I'm now in need of a long soak in the bath (I hope you appreciate the depths of my research).

** Feel me **
These little poppadoms are nice are firm to the touch. They are small and pert and have a nice munchy texture. Pop one in your mouth and simply let it dissolve on your tongue or give it a good nibble and hear it crisp and crackle in your mouth.

** Come and Get Me **
The poppadoms come in a 90g pack. If you ate the whole lot, you would probably feel sick and would consume almost 20g fat and more than 400 calories as well around 3g salt. It doesn't do to be too greedy but if you share the pack with others, then they're a nice little extra to nibble.
You can pop your own for £1.49 a pack (found in most major supermarkets including Sainsbury's).

Thanks for reading.

Summary: Eye popping poppadoms, stare you will.