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Thursday May 15, 2008
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Because there aren't enough ways to imbibe caffeine in this fast-paced world of ours, Rudolph Foods has combined America's passion for not sleeping with its unquenchable desire for snack foods: introducing Engobi, the "love child of caffeine and snack chips." It's junk food for those who are lacking the precious time or the energy to get their empty calories and caffeination from separate sources. Referring to itself as a "functional food, a single 1.5-ounce bag of Engobi chips contains approximately 1.75 times as much caffeine as a can of your average energy drink, all for the low price of $1.29.
And really, what would a caffeinated snack food be without the appropriate video game tie-in and roving tour of scantily clad women? The company is running a "Girls, Guitars and Geeks City Tour," with a Guitar Hero-equipped van, giving gamers willing to leave their basements the chance to compete for Guitar Hero controllers and gear emblazoned with the name of everyone's favorite insomnia-inducing snack product.
Says the company's VP, Mark Singleton: ""If this contest, the Engobi girls, or our high-octane Engobi snack chips don't perk you up, I'm not sure you have a pulse. With
Engobi on the scene, couch potatoes just earned a place on the endangered species list." That's probably how I would talk too, if I were full of Lemon Lift and Cinnamon Surge. No doubt a plethora of "woos!" were tossed in for good measure.
For more info on the irritatingly titled "Don't Be a Piano Hero" promotion, visit Engobi's site. Woo!
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September 11, 2008 4:03 PM
Ok, I just tried this "chip" about 5 min's ago. I only ate about 5 pieces... the taste wasn't to bad, but then again im use to eating V8's and protein shakes.
The sugar level in this isn't bad, but the Caffeine is RIDICULAS! If you want an unhealthy dose of energy this is it. But its FAR too much caffeine, I would rather chug a Monster or Red bull. As soon as I ate the first 5 chips I could actually feel the blood flow faster in my veins. The company proudly admits that they "offer of 70% more caffeine then any energy drink". Now don't get me wrong I like caffeine; I use it as part of my regular diet. But please take things in moderation, but then again im not your dietitian/nutritionist.
Right now I can still feel the side effects, my feet are double tapping like a Heavy Metal drummer and my head is hurting.
At lest I know when I stay up late Friday and Saturday night playing my RPG's there is a snack out there that can keep me going for a year and a day. I wouldn't take this daily and when I would take it I don't think I could eat the whole bag, even though they are pretty addicting. But you don't have to take my word for it.
May 8, 2009 11:48 AM
I LOVE THEM! Great for students and gamers! So yummy!!!