New Cheetos snack promises to be ‘hotter than ever’
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Cheetos Flamin’ Hot Smoky Ghost Pepper Puffs. Image: Frito-Lay
Cheetos is turning up the heat this summer with a new snack flavor that promises to be "hotter than ever" – the Flamin’ Hot Smoky Ghost Pepper Puffs.
The puffs have a heat index that rivals the ever-popular Flamin Hot Cheetos by incorporating one of the world’s spiciest peppers.
The puffs have a smoky flavor with a hint of sweetness that Frito-Lay believes will take snackers by surprise.
But, beware of the slow-building heat.
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Flamin’ Hot Smoky Ghost Pepper Puffs. Image: Frito-Lay
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The puffs are available exclusively in Walmart stores nationwide, and on Walmart.com.
You can also buy some at Frito-Lay’s Snacks.com.
The flavor is available through Aug. 14.
This story was reported from Detroit.