Shoppers are divided over M&S's new chocolate-coated tortilla chips, with some calling them a 'war crime' and others hailing them as 'heavenly'. TV broadcaster Dan Walker sparked the debate with a tweet praising the Dark Chocolate Chilli Tortillas.
Walker wrote: "Who has tried these from M&S? Dear me, they are OFF THE SCALE good. Snack heaven." The 150g bags hit shelves earlier this month as part of the supermarket's festive snack range.
What M&S says about the snack
M&S's website describes the tortillas as 'seasoned with fiery habanero chilli' and coated with 'rich dark chocolate for a smooth finish and a lingering kick'. In a Facebook post, the supermarket said the vegetarian snack is 'back by popular demand'.
However, not everyone shares Walker's enthusiasm. Social media users have branded the product a 'war crime' and 'not an ideal combination'.
Shoppers' mixed reactions
One commenter said: "I saw them yesterday and they looked like a war crime." Another wrote: "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 said: "I love chocolate pretzels but I’m not sure about these!"
Yet some were full of praise. One called it a "20/10 genius invention," while another said: "I think that's going on my food list for Christmas." A third joked: "Wifey asked if they are gluten free, the fool! They will be mine, all mine!!! Mwah haha (evil laugh!)."
M&S responds to the buzz
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."
The festive snack range is recognisable from its red packaging and snowflake-like pattern. Other items 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 further comment.
