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Sweet and Spicy Squid

11/16/2013

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As you can imagine operating an international snack review website we run into many friends who come back from abroad with treats they’ve discovered.  One such friend mentioned he would be spending time in Asia and asked if we’d like him to bring us something back.  We told him to find the most unique and unusual snack possible.  He definitely did just that.    Follow along as our international snack blog head to Thailand!
This is not our first snack review of an unusual Thai snack.  In fact earlier this month we sampled Crispy Baby Clam Snacks.  Sticking in the seafood snack family this week we are reviewing Sweet and Spicy Squid.  Generally we dive into the brand and a small bit of history about our snack in question but from what we can determine our Sweet and Spicy Squid comes from a Thai deli or bakery.  The only mention of a brand states this unusual foreign snack is distributed by FR General Merchandise.  We did a little research on this Thai snack company or distributor and did not locate any company details.  So let’s head right into our taste test!
Sweet and Spicy Squid
Our sample group for the Sweet and Spicy Squid taste test was rather large.  In fact we had 13 tasters sample this Thai treat.  The demographics, background, and age all differed.   Generally when this is the case there is a wide and varied review of the foreign snack in question.  However, for this Thai taste test everyone agreed.  The Sweet and Spicy Squid, although it sounds interesting, is completely horrible!  Hands down, this is the worst tasting snack we have encountered anywhere in the world!  Upon opening the bag you are presented with an overpowering rotten fish smell. Personally I am a fan of seafood and often eat calamari, which is squid as well.  The Sweet and Spicy Squid taste nothing like calamari.  One of the reviewers stated it tastes like dried fish fins.  The texture of the treat does lead toward that statement and the sweet and spicy does not triumph the base of the snack.  Overall, not one of our reviewers could even finish their sample. 
Upon opening the bag you are presented with an overpowering rotten fish smell.
Will World of Snacks offer this unusual Thai snack as a part of our normal inventory when our international snack store launches early next year?  Chance are we will not.  We do want to offer unique snacks that will be fun to explore for all but being this is from a deli it does not make sense.  We may try squid snacks from Bento, a major manufacture of the treat but it’s highly unlikely.  I personally cannot see anyone enjoying this.  If you think we should carry, let us know and maybe we will change our mind.  If you’d like to stay up to date and receive a special coupon to the launch of our store be sure to leave your details to the right.

Our international snacks blog is authored byRichard Olivarez. Please contact for article suggestions.

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