Sun Chips
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Sun Chips (officially styled as SunChips) is a brand of baked, rippled, multigrain chips launched in 1991 and produced by Frito-Lay.
Permanent flavors include original, Harvest Cheddar, French Onion, and Garden Salsa.[1] 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.[2] 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 was 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.
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[edit] 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[3] 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 haraam (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.[3]
[edit] Biodegradable bags
In April 2009, Frito Lay introduced compostable packaging for the SunChips product line.[4] It is the first 100% compostable chip bag.[citation needed] The bag is made of plant-based material. It will break down within 14 weeks in a hot, active compost pile.[5]
[edit] 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.[6] 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.[4]
[edit] 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.[7] 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.[8]
[edit] References
- ^ Hooper, Michael (November 20, 2006). "Frito Lay to expand, add 50 jobs". The Topeka Capital-Journal. http://cjonline.com/stories/112006/bre_fritolay.shtml. Retrieved August 4, 2009.
- ^ Prepared Foods Network
- ^ a b U.S. Products Made Without Pig (Porcine) Enzymes
- ^ a b Fredrix, Emily. "Hush! Frito-Lay to Pull Most Noisy SunChips Bags". Associated Press. http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=11803262. Retrieved 25 August 2011.
- ^ "Why make a better bag?". Frito Lay North America Inc.. http://www.sunchips.com/healthier_planet.shtml?s=content_compostable_packaging. Retrieved August 4, 2009.
- ^ Vranica, Suzanne (6 October 2010). "Sun Chips Bag to Lose Its Crunch". The Wall Street Journal. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703843804575534182403878708.html. Retrieved 25 August 2011.
- ^ "SunChips Silences Its Earsplitting Bio-Bag". fastcompany.com. 24 February 2011. http://www.fastcompany.com/1731385/frito-lay-reintroduces-sunchips-compostable-packaging-without-the-noise?partner=rss. Retrieved 24 February 2011.
- ^ Sun Chips Youtube channel
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