It’s been a bad couple of weeks for crisp lovers (Picture: Getty Images)

Crisp enthusiasts are facing disappointment as Walkers discreetly removed one of its beloved Wotsits flavours.

The sizzling steak crisps, highly praised by fans, have vanished from shelves after being discontinued from the Walkers product lineup. The flavoured corn puffs were especially favoured for Walkers’ assertion that each pack contained 100 calories or fewer.

The information surfaced on X (previously known as Twitter) when an individual reached out to the company to enquire about the flavour’s discontinuation, having noticed its absence on store shelves.

In an almost poignant reply, the brand acknowledged the discontinuation, stating: ‘We regret to inform you that sizzling steak Wotsits are no longer available in our product range.’

The disappointed fan expressed their emotions with two broken heart emojis.

The discontinued favourite (Picture: iceland.co.uk)

Some observant customers have already taken note of the missing flavour from store shelves, as seen by a message sent to Walkers on X last month: ‘Please bring back sizzling steak Wotsits, I beg you; I miss them.’

The exact timeframe of when the flavour was discontinued remains unclear, but it is still featured on Walker’s website alongside the original cheese flavour and the Flamin’ Hot variety.

It comes as a surprise, as the brand reintroduced the flavour, originally known as BBQ beef, and Flamin’ Hot in 2020 after a prolonged hiatus. 

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In addition to the Wotsits disappointment, another popular Quavers flavour, which only made a return two years ago, has once again been discontinued.

Walkers further stirred emotions recently by discontinuing the Worcester Sauce flavour of their baked goods.

This development follows the launch of Walkers’ new range of festive-flavoured snacks, creating a division among fans just in time for Christmas.

The company has reintroduced the classic festive favourites Pigs in a Blanket and Festive Turkey but also introduced a controversial addition to the lineup – in the form of Christmas Pudding flavour.

Available for £1.65 as part of a five-pack multipack, a similar version of these limited edition crisps have also since been sighted on Aldi supermarket shelves.

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Wotsit fans, it’s a very sad day.