Sun Chips
Sun Chips is a popular brand of semi-rippled, multigrain chips produced by Frito-Lay. There are several flavors including Original, Harvest Cheddar, French Onion, and Garden Salsa.
From the package:
SUNCHIPS® brand Multigrain Snacks are made from a special blend of whole wheat, corn and other natural grains, cooked until lightly crisp and crunchy. Combined, these three wholesome grains make a delicious chip with the golden goodness of corn and nut-like flavor of wheat." ... "SUNCHIPS® brand Multigrain Snacks are a unique combination of great taste, great crunch and hearty grains rolled into one remarkable chip.
Sun Chips carry 6 grams of fat per 1 ounce serving, as opposed to the normal 10 grams of fat per once ounce serving in regular potato chips. Sun Chips have no cholesterol and no trans fat. Sun Chips are labeled as one of PepsiCo's "Smart Choices Made Easy," a list of products considered by the company as healthier alternatives to other snack foods.
Sun Chips launched in 1991, invented by Dr. Larry Wilson, who now teaches in Dallas at Townview Science and Engineering Magnet. As of 2006, Sun Chips is the exclusive sponsor of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Volunteer Recognition Program. Sun Chips donates $0.25 for each specially marked bag that consumers register at their website to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure in the fight against breast cancer, up to $420,000.
SunChips recently launched a new advertising campaign promoting the fact that it purchases green energy credits to offset 100% of the electricity needed to make SunChips.
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