Hot Pockets fans stunned by unexpected change that could completely change them FlickrA man took to TikTok after he noticed a change in how Hot Pockets were packaged, and TikTok had a lot to say about it. Hot Pockets are an incredibly popular snack among US consumers, especially college students. It turns out that in 2020, exactly 54.4 million Americans consumed the savory treats. Now, the brand is going viral on TikTok after a customer noticed something was up after he opened one up. TikToker @that231guy, who accumulated over 800,000 on the platform asked viewers: \u201cSo did y\u2019all know that Hot Pockets got rid of the sleeve?\u201d He showed the product and continued, \u201cYeah, look, where did the sleeve go? Pause to read, but basically, they got rid of it to save 3,300 tons of waste and they perfected their recipe now. The only thing they did was just tell you to cook it like an extra minute.\u201d The text read: \u201cAfter decades of perfecting Hot Pockets, we\u2019ve achieved a breakthrough that allowed us to remove the sleeve while delivering an even better tasting product,\u201d the box reads. \u201cBy eliminating the sleeve, we\u2019re reducing 3,300 tons of waste and improving our product by giving you more of what you love, like 30% more pepperoni.\u201d Essentially, the purpose of the sleeve is to absorb microwaves via concentrated heat when the product is heating up, giving it a crispy texture. The removal of the sleeve subsequently caused some debate, with some users unhappy to see it go. \u201cThis is breaking news,\u201d one wrote. \u201cI don\u2019t know if it cooks in the sleeve, but if I can\u2019t hold the sleeve and rip it shorter as I eat it\u2026 what\u2019s the point?\u201d another asked. \u201cThat crisper (texture) was actually effective! Sad days,\u201d one protested. Some, however, didn\u2019t mind the new change, questioning: \u201cDoes anyone use it anyways? My Hot Pockets go in the air fryer.\u201d \u201cI literally never used the sleeves, you\u2019ve always been able to do it, just cook it a lil longer like it suggests,\u201d another wrote. Another TikToker went viral after they revealed the actual flavor behind pink lemonade, causing shock in the process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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