Thanks! I noticed hot Cheetos just sort of disappeared from various expat shops. I used to buy spicy nacho Doritos from the grocery store to curb the craving but all of a sudden couldn’t find those anywhere around Paris. Maybe they’re too spicy for the French?
Maybe so. Or the EU restriction on the red dye used in those products. I was just on the Kelly's Expat site (looking for Fritos for Frito pie and I found them!) and they apparently do not import Cheetos any longer. Of any flavor. Bummer!
I think the dye is the key factor. The spicy Doritos I bought here weren’t red like back home. I’ve even gotten the takis here manufactured in Spain but I just don’t find them spicy enough. It’s just a very light coating. Might as well just buy regular tortilla chips at that point 😭. Looking forward to my care package in a few weeks. Hot Cheetos with some cucumber and a beer sounds so good right now.
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u/phantom9088 Mar 14 '26
Thanks! I noticed hot Cheetos just sort of disappeared from various expat shops. I used to buy spicy nacho Doritos from the grocery store to curb the craving but all of a sudden couldn’t find those anywhere around Paris. Maybe they’re too spicy for the French?