Fritos

– Origins:
– Frito means fried in Spanish.
– The Frito Company was founded in 1932 during the Great Depression by the Doolin family in San Antonio, Texas.
– Fritos were first manufactured in the family’s garage and later expanded to multiple plants across the United States.
– The company diversified its products to include Cheetos, chili, bean dip, tortilla chips, and more.
– In 1965, Frito-Lay merged with Pepsi-Cola to become PepsiCo.

– Company mascots:
– Frito Kid was the mascot from 1952 to 1967, followed by the Frito Bandito until 1971.
– Mascots were later changed to the Muncha Bunch and W.C. Fritos.
– Specific flavors like Spicy Jalapeño and Sweet Chilli are available in certain regions.
– Various mascots were designed to represent the brand over the years.
– The evolution of mascots reflected changing cultural sensitivities.

– Flavor twists:
– Fritos Flavor Twists are a spiral-shaped variation available in the U.S.
– Cheddar Ranch and Honey BBQ are some of the flavor options.
– The flavor twists offer a different texture and taste experience.
– Flavor twists cater to diverse consumer preferences.
– The range of flavors continues to evolve based on market trends.

– Dipping sauces:
– Bean Dip, Hot Bean Dip, Jalapeño Cheddar Cheese Dip, and Mild Cheddar Cheese Dip are popular choices.
– Dipping sauces enhance the snacking experience.
– Consumers can choose from a variety of savory options.
– Dipping sauces complement Fritos’ crunchy texture.
– The availability of different dips adds versatility to the snack.

– Discontinued variations:
– King Size, Fritos Lite, Nacho Cheese, and Tabasco were some discontinued variations.
– Unique products like Fritos Racerz and Limited Edition Wild n Mild Ranch were briefly available.
– The brand experimented with flavors like Mayonnaise and Mustard.
– Discontinued variations reflect changing consumer preferences.
– Limited edition releases added excitement to the product line.

Fritos (Wikipedia)

For the company that produces Fritos, see Frito-Lay.

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Fritos is an American brand of corn chips and dipping sauces that was created in 1932 by Charles Elmer Doolin and has been produced since 1961 by the Frito-Lay division of PepsiCo. Fritos are made by deep-frying extruded whole cornmeal, unlike the similar tortilla chips, which are made from cornmeal and use the nixtamalization process (known as masa). It is one of two brands representing Frito-Lay along with Lay's.

Fritos

Bunch of Frito chips
Product type	Corn chip
Owner	PepsiCo (via Frito-Lay)
Introduced	1932; 92 years ago (1932)
Related brands	Doritos Tostitos Cheetos
Website	fritos.com