Popular crisps brand brings back iconic flavour which rivals Walkers classic
Calbee UK has relaunched its Seabrook crinkle cut Tomato Ketchup bags to shopper fanfare.
Eaters can pick up packs of six 25g bags for £1.45 in Morrisons, with each bag containing 124 calories.
Shoppers can't get enough of the returning crisps, which are similar to Walkers' Tomato Ketchup bags, that were confirmed as re-launched in March after being axed in 2023.
Posting on Facebook, one said: "As a teenager I loved these, my bestie bought me a case of the loose bags for my birthday. Best crisps ever!"
Another commented: "If they are the same as before they were delicious."
Meanwhile a third added: "Wahoo got one xx they taste amazing in a sandwich for the added crunch."
A fourth, posting a photo of a pack after buying one, chipped in: "Finally got myself a bag of vintage."
The Sun has asked Calbee when the limited edition crisps re-launched and how long they are on sale for and we will update this story when we have heard back.
It comes just days after KP Snacks revealed it was bringing back Disco pickled onion, last seen on shelves in 2005.
The tangy snack is being launched in convenience stores across the UK from August 27 with a 70g bag costing £1.35.
Meanwhile, Aldi has confirmed it is bringing back "addictive" crisps in a matter of months after they were axed.
Which chocolate bars have been discontinued in the UK?
Shoppers can buy the 105g bag of the Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail crisps for £1.05.
OTHER ITEMS MAKING A COMEBACK
Retailers often bring back nostalgic and previously discontinued items, based on customer demand and appetite.
Meanwhile, White chocolate Maltesers made a grand return to shelves earlier this year after a 10-year hiatus.
A 30g bag is currently available to buy in Morrisons for £1.05, while a larger 74g pouch costs £1.75.
Elsewhere, Opal Fruits, which were rebranded as Starburst in 1998, are available from Sainsbury's for £1.25.
Why are products axed or recipes changed?
ANALYSIS by chief consumer reporter James Flanders.
Food and drinks makers have been known to tweak their recipes or axe items altogether.
They often say that this is down to the changing tastes of customers.
There are several reasons why this could be done.
For example, government regulation, like the "sugar tax," forces firms to change their recipes.
Some manufacturers might choose to tweak ingredients to cut costs.
They may opt for a cheaper alternative, especially when costs are rising to keep prices stable.
For example, Tango Cherry disappeared from shelves in 2018.
It has recently returned after six years away but as a sugar-free version.
Fanta removed sweetener from its sugar-free alternative earlier this year.
Suntory tweaked the flavour of its flagship Lucozade Original and Orange energy drinks.
While the amount of sugar in every bottle remains unchanged, the supplier swapped out the sweetener aspartame for sucralose.
In other retail news, Aldi is selling nostalgic childhood crisps for just 99p.
Plus, Tesco shoppers are rushing to buy a stunning"reduced to clear" item scanning for 40% off.
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