Lay’s newest flavor: Cappuccino?

This combination made from images provided by Frito-Lay shows the four finalists for its second annual "Do Us a Flavor" contest in the U.S., which gives people a chance to create a new potato chip that is sold nationally and win $1 million. The finalists, which will be announced Wednesday, July 16, 2014, are Cappuccino, Wasabi Ginger, Bacon Mac & Cheese, and Mango Salsa. (AP Photo/Frito-Lay) This combination made from images provided by Frito-Lay shows the four finalists for its second annual "Do Us a Flavor" contest in the U.S., which gives people a chance to create a new potato chip that is sold nationally and win $1 million. The finalists, which will be announced Wednesday, July 16, 2014, are Cappuccino, Wasabi Ginger, Bacon Mac & Cheese, and Mango Salsa. (AP Photo/Frito-Lay)

By Associated Press July 15, 2014 2 min read

NEW YORK (AP) – American palates have changed considerably over the years, but is the country ready for cappuccino-flavored Lay’s?

Frito-Lay, the snack division of PepsiCo Inc., will announce on Wednesday the coffee-flavored chips as one of the four finalists for its second annual “Do Us a Flavor” contest in the U.S., which gives people a chance to create a new potato chip that is sold nationally and win $1 million. The other three finalists are Cheddar Bacon Mac & Cheese, Mango Salsa and Wasabi Ginger.

Frito-Lay says the four flavors are expected to start hitting shelves in late July. People will then be able to vote online for their favorite through Oct. 18.

The promotional stunt is intended to boost customer engagement online and send fans to stores in search of the flavors.

But it also reflects how Frito-Lay is trying to keep up with changing tastes, with its ever-evolving lineup of potato chips now including several Hispanic flavors. Later this month, it also plans to roll out Lay’s Stax chips in a Korean barbecue flavor and Lay’s Stax in Thai Sweet Chili flavor.