Cheetos Crunchy vs Crunchy Kurls
I never heard of Vinter’s before. They’re from Chicago and I lived there for a year but never noticed them, although that was in my pre-snack evaluating days. I checked out their website, and they have quite an extensive product list. I don’t know how but they managed to make it to the Dollar Tree in Ashland, MA.
This bag came in a variety pack, withcorn chips and cheese puffs but since ”Kurls” is spelled with a K I decided to evaluate them.
Cheetos:

Cheetos have a nice tanginess to the cheese flavoring. They also have a very satisfying crunch. It seems a little weird but I liked tasting the oil in each bite and although the oil had a presence, it didn’t make the crunch heacy and they’re not oily to the touch.
Vinters:

These had a little less cheese flavor to them. Well, they had decent flavor but didn’t have that tanginess, which gives Cheetos a little something extra. The crunch was also lacking - but, I will give them a break since these were at the dollar store and not bought anywhere near the Chicagoland area.
Wrap up:
I like to support the little guy and they may not have been given a fair shake this round, but Ethan and I both preferred the Cheetos version because of the strong flavor and delightful crunch and texture.

June 1st, 2010 at 1:08 am
Vinter’s?!?! What the heck is a vinter?! ( Sort of like the famous question Minnesotans had during the 1991 World Series against Atlanta: What the heck is a lemke?! )
June 1st, 2010 at 6:02 pm
Wise Cheez Doodles are better than Cheetos any day - puffed or crunchy.
June 2nd, 2010 at 11:09 pm
I have a weakness for faux cheese. I like anything with that fake cheesy tangy flavor. I agree w/ DJ that Cheez Doodles are amazing. I can’t get enough of them. Hard to beat Cheetos, though; they’ve really mastered it.
June 3rd, 2010 at 12:19 am
But do the Crunchy Kurls make your fingers orange?