Sun Chips
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Sun Chips is a brand of sun baked, rippled, multigrain
chips launched in 1991 and produced by Frito-Lay
.
Permanent flavors include original, Harvest Cheddar, French Onion, and Garden Salsa. Current limited edition flavors include Honey Graham and Apple 'n Caramel. A previous limited edition flavor was Cinnamon Crunch early in 2007 (the flavor is still produced as a seasonal item in the US, reappearing near the end of the year for the holidays), the first time sweet flavors were added since Apple Cinnamon and Honey Nut in 1999. In 2008, Peppercorn Ranch and Roasted Sweet Chili were added as new flavors. In 2009, Spicy Chipotle was introduced and in mid-2010, Monterey Jack and Sundried Tomato were introduced. Both flavors appeared exclusively at Subway
restaurants for limited times. In 2011, Jalapeno Jack was released as a new permanent flavor. Sun Chips also introduced a new 6 Grain Medley line of chips that's exclusive to Target. The line comes in two flavors: Onion & Thyme and Parmesan & Herb.
A nearly identical product, SunBites, is marketed in Thailand by Pepsico International and the UK
by Walkers
. Utz
and Snyder's of Hanover
offer similar products as well.
(forbidden, not halal
) for Muslims to eat, and treif (not kosher) for Jews (see kashrut
) and not Vegetarian. As of April 5, 2011, Frito-Lay's online list: "U.S. Products Made Without Pig (Porcine) Enzymes" catalogue nine flavors of sunchips "made and distributed in the U.S." that do not contain Porcine.
. It will break down within 14 weeks in a hot, active compost pile.
Closely resembling traditional bags, the compostable packaging uses adhesives sandwiched between the outer and inner layers of the bag to substantially reduce the excessive noise.
Whole grain
Whole grains are cereal grains that contain cereal germ, endosperm, and bran, in contrast to refined grains, which retain only the endosperm. Whole grains can generally be sprouted while refined grains generally will not sprout. Whole-meal products are made by grinding whole grains in order to make...
chips launched in 1991 and produced by Frito-Lay
Frito-Lay
Frito-Lay North America is the division of PepsiCo that manufactures, markets and sells corn chips, potato chips and other snack foods. The primary snack food brands produced under the Frito-Lay name include Fritos corn chips, Cheetos cheese-flavored snacks, Doritos and Tostitos tortilla chips,...
.
Permanent flavors include original, Harvest Cheddar, French Onion, and Garden Salsa. Current limited edition flavors include Honey Graham and Apple 'n Caramel. A previous limited edition flavor was Cinnamon Crunch early in 2007 (the flavor is still produced as a seasonal item in the US, reappearing near the end of the year for the holidays), the first time sweet flavors were added since Apple Cinnamon and Honey Nut in 1999. In 2008, Peppercorn Ranch and Roasted Sweet Chili were added as new flavors. In 2009, Spicy Chipotle was introduced and in mid-2010, Monterey Jack and Sundried Tomato were introduced. Both flavors appeared exclusively at Subway
Subway (restaurant)
Subway is an American restaurant franchise that primarily sells submarine sandwiches and salads. It is owned and operated by Doctor's Associates, Inc. . Subway is one of the fastest growing franchises in the world with 35,519 restaurants in 98 countries and territories as of October 25th, 2011...
restaurants for limited times. In 2011, Jalapeno Jack was released as a new permanent flavor. Sun Chips also introduced a new 6 Grain Medley line of chips that's exclusive to Target. The line comes in two flavors: Onion & Thyme and Parmesan & Herb.
A nearly identical product, SunBites, is marketed in Thailand by Pepsico International and the UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
by Walkers
Walkers (snack foods)
Walkers is a British snack food manufacturer operating mainly in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland and to a lesser extent on the European continent. They are best known for manufacturing crisps. They hold 47 per cent of the British crisp market...
. Utz
Utz Quality Foods, Inc.
Utz Quality Foods, Inc. , based in Hanover, Pennsylvania, is the largest independent privately held snack brand in the United States. The company was founded in 1921 and distributes a variety of potato chips and other snack foods throughout the United States....
and Snyder's of Hanover
Snyder's of Hanover
Snyder's of Hanover is a bakery and snack food distribution company based in Hanover, Pennsylvania, specializing in pretzels. Snyder's of Hanover is the #1 pretzel company in the United States , and also the global leader in pretzel sales. Snyder's of Hanover is the #2 salty snack foods company...
offer similar products as well.
Pork enzymes
In the past, some Frito-Lay brand seasoned products, including some flavors of Sun Chips, contain pork enzymes in addition to herbs, cheese, and other seasonings. Frito-Lay's web site states that they use enzymes from pigs (porcine enzymes) in some of their seasoned snack products to develop "unique flavors". The presence of pig-derived ingredients made them haraamHaraam
Haraam is an Arabic term meaning "forbidden", or "sacred". In Islam it is used to refer to anything that is prohibited by the word of Allah in the Qur'an or the Hadith Qudsi. Haraam is the highest status of prohibition given to anything that would result in sin when a Muslim commits it...
(forbidden, not halal
Halal
Halal is a term designating any object or an action which is permissible to use or engage in, according to Islamic law. The term is used to designate food seen as permissible according to Islamic law...
) for Muslims to eat, and treif (not kosher) for Jews (see kashrut
Kashrut
Kashrut is the set of Jewish dietary laws. Food in accord with halakha is termed kosher in English, from the Ashkenazi pronunciation of the Hebrew term kashér , meaning "fit" Kashrut (also kashruth or kashrus) is the set of Jewish dietary laws. Food in accord with halakha (Jewish law) is termed...
) and not Vegetarian. As of April 5, 2011, Frito-Lay's online list: "U.S. Products Made Without Pig (Porcine) Enzymes" catalogue nine flavors of sunchips "made and distributed in the U.S." that do not contain Porcine.
Biodegradable bags
In April 2009, Frito Lay introduced compostable packaging for the SunChips product line. It is the first 100% compostable chip bag. The bag is made of plant-based materialPolylactic acid
Poly or polylactide is a thermoplastic aliphatic polyester derived from renewable resources, such as corn starch , tapioca products or sugarcanes...
. It will break down within 14 weeks in a hot, active compost pile.
Noise complaints
In October 2010, Frito Lay stated that the compostable package will be pulled back in the United States. The bag created excessive noise, which prompted Facebook groups and complaints. In response to various complaints, Frito Lay announced that they will only use the compostable bag for original flavor chips from the SunChips US line moving forward. The other US flavors will use traditional SunChips packaging.Second attempt
On February 24, 2011, Frito Lay announced that they are releasing a new, quieter biodegradable bag starting with the Original Sun Chip brand.Closely resembling traditional bags, the compostable packaging uses adhesives sandwiched between the outer and inner layers of the bag to substantially reduce the excessive noise.