FANS of Lay's potato chips are asking for a specific flavor to come back but they might be able to get it somewhere else.
In 2016, the chip brand held a flavor swap contest in which a new chip flavor could replace an existing one.
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The two flavors pit against each other were Honey Barbecue and Korean Barbecue.
The Korean Barbecue flavor was described as "smoky, sweet, umami chips meant to evoke the flavor profile of Korean bbq," according to a Tweet.
But lost the Asian-inspired chip lost the battle to honey bbq.
People went to the comments section of the tweet to express how much they missed the flavor.
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"I remember loving these, they were my favorite of the contest that year," one commenter said.
"Some of these losers seem like good seasonal additions if they bothered to market them…this one especially is a nice gem," echoed another.
However, one comment pointed out that a rival chip company is bringing the flavor back.
"Herr’s has a Korean BBQ flavor out now but I think it’s a local Philly market offering," the fan said.
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Herr's is currently holding a Flavored by Philly contest, which asks fans to submit chip flavor ideas based on local businesses near Philadelphia.
This is the second year in a row that the contest is being held.
“Herr’s is a brand that grew up in Philly and we remain true to our Philly roots," Ed Herr, chairman and CEO of Herr’s, said in a press release.
The contest is currently down to its final three flavors after receiving about 1,500 submissions.
The tomato pie flavor is inspired by Corropolese Bakery.
The roast pork sandwich flavored chips are inspired by John's Roast Pork and the Korean BBQ wings flavor is inspired by Mike's BBQ.
All three flavors will be available for purchase both online and in stores until August 8.
The U.S. Sun reached out to Lay's for comment on Friday but did not immediately receive a response.
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