{ "id": 1073756, "title": "Walkers Max Strong Jalapeño and Cheese Crisps, 140g", "slug": "walkers-max-strong-jalapeno-and-cheese-crisps-140g", "type": "product", "url": "https://crisps.biz/product/walkers-max-strong-jalapeno-and-cheese-crisps-140g/", "modified": "2026-09-26T23:52:28+01:00", "excerpt": "A 140g sharing bag of Walkers Max Strong Jalapeño and Cheese, deep ridged crisps with a hot, creamy seasoning. The label suggests four to five 30g servings, at 152 kcal and 0.37g of salt each.Neither jalapeño nor cheese is named on the list: the heat comes from cayenne pepper powder and black pepper, and the creamy, cheesy side from whey powder and flavourings containing milk. Milk is in the seasoning, and the allergy advice says it may contain celery, cereals containing gluten, mustard and soya.The pack says the crisps are suitable for vegetarians and states no artificial colours and no added MSG. Once opened, the pack says to eat them within three days.Allergens. Contains milk; may contain celery, cereals containing gluten, mustard and soya. Recipes and factory arrangements change, so check the allergy advice on the pack you receive.Curator notes: The tasting profile is our own editorial assessment against the current pack format and the brand's published description. Common questions are answered in the Product Questions tab.", "content_text": "Walkers Max is Walkers' deep ridged range, and Strong Jalapeño and Cheese is its hot one: thick, ridged crisps with a seasoning that pairs chilli heat with a creamy, cheesy note. This is the 140g sharing bag, which the label suggests serves four to five. The pack names Walkers Snack Foods Ltd as the maker.The ingredientsAccording to the published pack listing, the crisps are made from potatoes, vegetable oils (sunflower and rapeseed, in varying proportions), a jalapeño and cheese seasoning (whey powder from milk, flavourings containing milk, salt, sugar, cayenne pepper powder, onion powder, citric acid, potassium chloride, garlic powder and black pepper), and antioxidants (rosemary extract, ascorbic acid, tocopherol rich extract and citric acid).What the list does and does not sayNeither jalapeño nor cheese appears as an ingredient. The seasoning builds the flavour instead: whey powder and flavourings containing milk give the creamy, cheesy side, and the flavourings carry the jalapeño character. The heat itself comes from cayenne pepper powder, with black pepper adding a second, sharper warmth.How hot is itThe pack calls it strong, and cayenne pepper powder sits fifth in the seasoning, ahead of the onion and garlic. Expect a real, building heat that lingers, softened a little by the whey and sugar. It is one of the hotter crisps we stock, so try one before handing the bag round.Sugar and wheyA little sugar and the milk sugar in the whey round off the heat, but the label gives only 0.7g of sugars in a 30g serving, because the seasoning is a small part of each crisp.Potassium chloridePotassium chloride sits in the seasoning beside salt. It tastes salty but contains no sodium, so it adds saltiness without adding to the salt figure on the label, which is 1.2g per 100g.Deep ridgesMax crisps are cut with deep ridges, which makes each slice thicker and stiffer than a classic crisp. The ridges hold more seasoning and give a heavier, more pronounced crunch, which suits a strong flavour.Why the dairy mattersChilli heat comes from capsaicin, which dissolves in fat rather than water. Dairy helps carry it, which is why a creamy seasoning makes a hot crisp taste rounder, and why a cold glass of milk or a yoghurt dip is the best way to cool down.AntioxidantsRosemary extract, ascorbic acid, which is vitamin C, and a tocopherol rich extract, a source of vitamin E, are there to protect the oil from going stale, not to flavour the crisps. Once opened, the pack says to eat them within three days.Numbers per servingThe label gives 152 kcal, 8.8g of fat, 0.7g of saturates, 15g of carbohydrate, 0.7g of sugars, 1.3g of fibre, 2g of protein and 0.37g of salt for each 30g serving. That is about 8% of an average adult's daily energy reference intake, 13% of the fat and 6% of the salt. Per 100g it is 507 kcal, 29g of fat, 2.4g of saturates, 52g of carbohydrate, 2.2g of sugars, 4.4g of fibre, 6.8g of protein and 1.2g of salt.Reading the front of the packOn the UK front of pack scale, per 100g, fat at 29g is red, as it is for fried crisps generally. Saturates at 2.4g are amber. Sugars at 2.2g are green. Salt at 1.2g is amber.Allergens and dietThe published ingredients highlight milk, in the whey powder and the flavourings. The allergy advice says the crisps may contain celery, cereals containing gluten, mustard and soya. The pack says they are suitable for vegetarians; they are not vegan, because of the milk, and there is no gluten free claim. Recipes and factory arrangements change, so check the allergy advice on the pack you receive.What the pack leaves outThe pack says there are no artificial colours and no added MSG. There is no colour on this list at all.Who it suitsA strong, hot crisp suits anyone who likes chilli and wants more than a gentle warmth. It is not one for younger children, and the celery and mustard in the may contain advice matter for anyone with those allergies.A sharing bagAt 140g, the bag suggests four to five servings of 30g. Tip it into a bowl rather than eating from the bag, so the portion is easier to judge.Serving the bagA hot crisp suits a big night in, a match on the television or a party table. Serve it with a cold lager, a soured cream and chive dip, or a bowl of guacamole to cool the heat.In the kitchenCrushed, the crisps make a hot, cheesy crumb for the top of a macaroni cheese or a chilli con carne. Scatter them on nachos for extra crunch.StorageThe pack advises a cool, dry place and, once opened, eating the crisps within three days. Clip the bag shut between servings.Other Walkers Max flavoursIn the same 140g bag we stock Walkers Max Punchy Paprika, Sizzling Flame Grilled Steak and KFC Original Chicken. Punchy Paprika and Flame Grilled Steak are milder, with 0.65g and 0.67g of salt per 100g.Other 140g packs of Walkers Max we stockProductEnergySalt per 100gWalkers Max KFC Original Chicken Ridged Crisps152 kcal per 30g serving1.3gWalkers Max Punchy Paprika Crisps152 kcal per 30g serving0.65gWalkers Max Sizzling Flame Grilled Steak Crisps152 kcal per 30g serving0.67gWalkers Max Strong Jalapeño and Cheese Crisps (this pack)152 kcal per 30g serving1.2gFigures as published on each pack's label.The published listing gives the United Kingdom as the country of origin. The tasting notes on this page are our own editorial assessment against the current pack format and the brand's published description.", "purchase_intent_url": "https://crisps.biz/buy/walkers-max-strong-jalapeno-and-cheese-crisps-140g/", "purchase_intent_policy": "Human-confirmed purchase intent only. 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