Shoppers are split over M&S's new chocolate-coated tortilla chips, with some branding them a 'crime' and others declaring them 'heavenly'. The Dark Chocolate Chilli Tortillas have sparked strong reactions since hitting shelves.
Dan Walker's glowing review
TV broadcaster Dan Walker tweeted his praise for the controversial snack, saying: "Who has tried these from M&S? Dear me, they are OFF THE SCALE good. Snack heaven."
The 150g bags arrived earlier this month as part of the supermarket's festive snack range. M&S's website describes them as being 'seasoned with fiery habanero chilli' and coated with 'rich dark chocolate for a smooth finish and a lingering kick'.
Shoppers split over the unusual combination
In a Facebook post, M&S explained the snack, which is suitable for vegetarians, is 'back by popular demand'. However, not everyone agreed with Dan's review, with some social media users branding them a 'war crime' and 'not an ideal combination'.
One commented: "I saw them yesterday and they looked like a war crime." A second said: "Dear Lord, is there nothing they won't douse in chocolate at M&S?"
A third added: "Doesn't sound like an ideal combination. More like something designed to make tortillas palatable." A fourth wrote: "I love chocolate pretzels but I'm not sure about these!"
Fans praise the festive return
However, one said: "20/10 genius invention." Another wrote: "I think that's going on my food list for Christmas." A third said: "Wifey asked if they are gluten free, the fool! They will be mine, all mine!!! Mwah haha (evil laugh!)."
M&S commented: "Love this! I can't get enough of them myself. We'll pass the praise on to the team. Although we can't promise they won't get even more carried away with the snacks now."
Part of the festive snack range
The festive snack range is recognisable from the packaging's red colour and snowflake-looking pattern. Other snacks include Milk Chocolate Cinnamon Tortilla Rolls, Cinnamon Churros Twists, Milk Chocolate Coated Crispy Chilli Peanuts, Aberdeen Angus Beef Mustard Crisps and Collection Lobster Crisps. M&S have been contacted for comment.
