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Note: Many seasonal and limited-edition flavors lack precise release dates due to their experimental nature and regional variations.
Discontinued: 1997
You might be asking: "What if Pringles weren't made of potatoes?"
In 1989, Pringles made their most radical departure yet. They launched Corn Pringles in a distinctive black canister with cartoon corn images. These chips abandoned the potato entirely and became corn chips in the shape of a Pringle.
Unlike traditional Pringles, which have 42% potato content, these were 100% corn-based, creating a texture and flavor closer to tortilla chips than potato crisps.
But the market wasn't ready for such a dramatic shift. Consumers expected Pringles to taste like... well, Pringles. After eight years of moderate success, the corn experiment came to an end.
Discontinued: 2000s
The UK-exclusive experiment that you probably never heard about.
While Americans were getting familiar with traditional flavors, British consumers were experiencing something entirely different. Rice Pringles offered a lighter, more delicate crunch. No more hearty potato base.
Unlike other discontinuations, Rice Pringles simply faded away. Never to be heard from again.
Discontinued: 2010
The ambitious flavor that met an unexpected end through a food safety nightmare.
Pringles wanted to capture the entire restaurant eating experience with cheeseburger-flavored chips. Using hydrolyzed vegetable protein, they created something that actually tasted like a real cheeseburger.
But March 2010 hit hard with a salmonella contamination in the flavor-enhancing ingredient. The FDA stepped in, and both Cheeseburger and Taco Night were recalled.
Discontinued: 2010
The companion flavor that shared Cheeseburger's fate.
Designed to evoke cozy family dinner moments, Taco Night captured Mexican-inspired seasonings in Pringles' signature stack. The name took on not only "taco flavor," but "Taco Night."
But again, when the salmonella recall hit, Taco Night was discontinued alongside Cheeseburger. Together, they represented only 0.5% of Pringles' U.S. volume, but their loss stung.
Discontinued: 2021
The superior BBQ that Twitter couldn't save.
While regular BBQ Pringles were fine, Memphis BBQ was extraordinary. These Pringles featured a sweet flavor with earthy undertones, hints of tomato, and a notable smokiness that made them addictive.
Taste testers consistently rated Memphis BBQ above the standard variety. It had depth, complexity, and character.
In 2021, Pringles casually announced the discontinuation on Twitter, suggesting customers try Wavy Sweet & Spicy BBQ instead.
The response was immediate and angry. Customers flooded social media with complaints, but it was too late. Memphis BBQ was gone.
Discontinued: 2023
The limited edition that became permanent... then disappeared forever.
Starting as a tentative limited edition in 2005, Jalapeño Pringles was a big hit with consumers. The punchy, sour-spicy taste created such demand that Pringles made it a permanent offering.
For nearly two decades, Jalapeño satisfied spice lovers with its unique heat profile. Much different than other spicy snacks on the market.
When Pringles announced the discontinuation, social media exploded. Customers were heartbroken, mourning the loss as if it were the loss of a beloved friend.
Pringles remained evasive about why they killed such a popular flavor, pointing customers toward other spicy options. But it was never the same.
Discontinued: 2017
The flavor that actually delivered on its ambitious promise.
Creating a "loaded baked potato" chip sounds impossible. How do you capture the flavors of fluffy potatoes, crispy bacon, sharp cheese, and fresh chives in a single bite?
Amazingly, Pringles did it. The onion and bacon notes came through clearly, the cheese provided the right amount of pop, and it was flavorful yet not overwhelming.
"Man v. Food" star Adam Richman featured it at a Pringles pop-up event in 2017, showcasing its versatility through various flavor combinations.
Despite its success, Loaded Baked Potato vanished around 2017.
Discontinued: Various dates
The flavor that tasted like "what scientists think pizza tastes like" — weirdly accurate but not necessarily appealing.
A Canadian favorite that never quite caught on in the U.S. market.
Zesty lime and chili, chili cheese dog, paprika, Texas BBQ sauce, buffalo wing, and cajun. Each had its moment before disappearing into snack history.
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