Cheetos ... from Poland

Cheetos are not exactly novel nor unique.  And I don't even like them in the US, even when they are made into one of my favorite things: popcorn.  So why, when I was traveling in Europe, and the stores were full of so many new-to-me items, did I snatch up a bag of Cheetos?

Because you see, in Poland, they had a flavor of Cheetos that called out immediately to me: peanut.  I'm fairly obsessed with peanut puff snacks from any country (Trader Joe's bamba, Osem bamba from Israel, etc), and Poland was full of new brands for me to try, like Lorenz and Przysnacki that I previously reviewed.  And, it seems, Cheetos.

Peanut.

"Get ready to embark on a flavor-packed journey that combines the bold crunch of classic Cheetos with the mouthwatering essence of peanuts, creating a harmonious blend that's both satisfying and exciting.

Our Cheetos Peanut takes snacking to a whole new level by infusing the iconic Cheetos texture with the rich, nutty taste of peanuts. Every bite offers an explosion of flavors that dance on your taste buds – the savory goodness of cheese, the signature crunch you love, and the delightful hint of roasted peanuts. It's a one-of-a-kind fusion that strikes the perfect balance between familiar comfort and delightful innovation."

The bag is orange. They feature Chester.  They *look* like Cheetos puffs, just, less orange.

I don't know if it is all those factors that messed with my brain, because, yes, even though I did taste some peanut butter, I swear I tasted an underlying cheesiness, although these don't actually contain any cheese powder.  Besides that slightly uncanny taste, they did taste much like other peanut puffs, although the flavor was a lot more muted than other brands.  I had to eat, literally, half the bag in a single sitting to get any real peanut flavor that lingered.

The form factor also set these apart from similar products, as they really were exactly like other Cheetos puffs, that is, very light and airy.  I realized I really like how much crunchier other brands of peanut puffs are.

So, overall, fun to try a non-cheesy Cheetos product, and I still gleefully devoured the bag since I love peanut puffs, but the muted peanut flavor and less crunchy nature of these make them not a repeat buy for me.  3/5.