Long Hots & Sharp Provolone Wins Herr's Flavored By Philly Contest

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia's signature chip flavor from Herr's has been chosen.

Pennsylvania's own Herr's chips held a contest to determine which chip flavor most represents Philadelphia with the Flavored by Philly contest.

Three finalists flavors submitted by fans were announced in June.

They were Wiz Wit, Long Hots & Sharp Provolone, and (215) Special Sauce. The latter of which we still don't really understand.

Submitted by Philadelphia resident Ryan R., Long Hots and Sharp Provolone was chosen as the winner.

As the winning flavor finalist, Ryan R. wins $10,000, a year’s supply of Herr’s product.

Ryan R. also was given the chance to choose a charity to have an additional $10,000 donated to. He chose Philabundance, the Delaware Valley’s largest hunger relief organization.

The two flavor finalist runner-ups also receive $1,000 each and a year’s supply of Herr’s product.

"No one knows Philly quite like Philly, so we were excited to introduce these innovative chip flavors made by the people, for the people," said Ed Herr, Herr’s chairman and CEO. "The enthusiasm we saw from the City of Brotherly Love over all three chip finalists was outstanding. Although all flavors were worthy of being a winner, there could only be one, with Long Hots & Sharp Provolone taking the majority of the votes."

Ryan R. explained the inspiration for his Long Hots & Sharp Provolone flavor entry as follows:

When people think of Philly, they think of hoagies. No hoagie in Philly, especially our beloved roast pork, is complete without sharp provolone and Italian long hots on top. It is a staple in the South Philly community and Italian markets throughout the city. Visitors would be wise to follow along. The Long Hots & Sharp Provolone flavored chip delivers a bold roasted pepper flavor combined with notes of provolone cheese in the background, and a mild heat that builds with each chip. The flavors complement each other perfectly — which is one thing everyone in Philly can agree on.