I Like to Snacku, Snacku…

Name: Snacku (Veggie Flavored Rice Crackers)
Category: Rice Crackers
Ethnicity: Filippino
Brand: Regent Foods Corp.

“Proudly Pinoy” is stated on this brightly green bag of veggie chips by Regent out of Manila, Philippines. With just one look I am lit with joy. Snacku is a brilliant name; one that both makes total sense (it’s a snack) and is also silly (Snacku sounds like an infant saying “Snack” wrong). Another wonderful thing that Snacku features a picture of the product that accurately reflects the actual product itself.

Snacku claims its little green puffy rice sticks are flavored like a mixture of vegetables. Regent couldn’t be more wrong. Unlike the accurately described veggie sticks by Korean/Japanese brand Lotte, these taste like American barbeque sauce crossed with onion powder. I’m talking deeper, saltier, more savory in taste than veggie snacks typically offer.

But I wasn’t expecting a deep vegetal flavor because…well, they’re crackers. Like many of the Filipino treats I’ve had through the years, Snacku isn’t trying to reflect reality. Rather, it’s trying to give you comfort food flavors you know and love. In this regard, Snacku doesn’t disappoint. As I think about it’s unique flavor, I keep eating and enjoying the green savory snacks with pleasure. Now that the bag is done, I think I’m going to make a salad…

Rating: B+ (Savory, BBQ-Flavored Non-Veggies!)