Cajun Squirrel Anyone?

[aidan80 9]

Chilli and chocolate, crispy duck with hoisin sauce and Cajun squirrel are among a tastebud-testing new range of crisp flavours launched in Britain on Friday.

The flavours, chosen by the public and developed with the help of top chief Heston Blumethal, also include fish and chips, builder's breakfast and onion bhaji."The complexities of flavour fascinate me and to watch the British public get so excited about taste has been absolutely inspiring," said Blumenthal, chef of the Michelin three-starred Fat Duck restaurant.

"We've had an incredible response and sifting through the entries has been quite incredible. I can't wait to see which one the public choose as their winner!" he said.

The six flavours were chosen from more than a million suggestions sent in to crisp makers Walkers after they launched their "Do Us A Flavour" campaign last year to find out the British public's snack tastes.

They will be sold until May, after which there will be a vote to decide which flavour stays on sale permanently. The creator of the winner will get 50,000 pounds (77,000 dollars, 56,000 euros) plus one percent of future sales.

Of the six finalists, only one was proposed by a man: Cajun squirrel is the brainchild of Martyn Wright, 26, who said he was inspired to enter when he saw squirrel on a restaurant menu.

"This gentle Cajun flavouring will be delicious for the public and although the idea might sound bizarre, it really works," he said, while underlining that no squirrels were harmed in making the crisps.

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[Amby 490]

I've ate squirrel before but not squirrel crisps

[Welshcookie 17]

I've ate squirrel before but not squirrel crisps

So is it as tasty as I hear??

[Amby 490]

I've ate squirrel before but not squirrel crisps

So is it as tasty as I hear??

It's not THAT bad. It's not something I want to eat every day.

[aidan80 9]

I never had it but seen it in a "stew" once.. had kangaroo once... will have to try and get someone to send me over a few packs of those chips!

[Kathryn41 3,205]

I've had squirrel too. It was a number of years ago so I don't remember what it tasted like except that I seem to remember it as being ok. It was roasted over an open fire.

Edited January 16, 2009 by Kathryn41

[Nessa 23]

sounds yummy. i'll check the backyard for dinner tonight

[Jasman0717 9]

My all time favorite is the Clampett's road kill stew

[Peikko 1,575]

What a pointless exercise. Crisps should taste like potato - the only acceptable 'flavours' are cheese and onion, salt and vinegar, and for the truly avent garde, Bovril

[Ban Hammer 13,346]

I've ate squirrel before but not squirrel crisps

julie is gonna kick your butt.

[Welshcookie 17]

I've ate squirrel before but not squirrel crisps

julie is gonna kick your butt.

see...I wanted to say that but thought better of it

[Ms. Squirrel 11]

Noooooo

[Welshcookie 17]

Noooooo

yummy

[Ms. Squirrel 11]

Noooooo

yummy

Back off!

[Ban Hammer 13,346]

Noooooo

yummy

Back off!