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Cheetos, a popular snack brand
Cheetos, a popular snack brand by Frito-Lay, is known for its crunchy corn puff snacks. The brand was created in 1948 by Charles Elmer Doolin and gained national distribution in the United States. Cheetos became part of PepsiCo through a merger with H.W. Lay & Company. It is the top-selling cheese puff brand in the U.S., with annual sales of around $4 billion worldwide. Cheetos offers a variety of flavors and regional customization, with 21 different types available in North America alone. The brand is sold in over 36 countries and has introduced unique flavors like Strawberry Cheetos in Japan. Cheetos are produced and distributed by different divisions of PepsiCo globally. It has had two mascots, the Cheetos Mouse and the current mascot, Chester Cheetah. The brand's advertising targets a wide range of age groups, including adults, and has featured themes of subversion and revenge. In 2017, Frito-Lay even opened a pop-up restaurant called The Spotted Cheetah in New York City, which offered Cheetos-inspired dishes.
How the US Military Helped Invent Cheetos
Cheese making is a complex process that involves fermentation, coagulation of proteins, and the removal of whey. In the early 20th century, emulsifying salts were discovered, which allowed cheese to withstand high temperatures and have a longer shelf life. During World War I, the military placed a large order for processed cheese, leading to the establishment of Kraft's dominance in the food industry. The military also funded research on dehydrating and compressing cheese, which led to the development of cheese powder. This powder was later used by food corporations to add flavor to their products, giving rise to a flood of convenience and snack foods. In 1948, Frito Company introduced Cheetos, a cheesy snack made with dehydrated cheese. This article is an excerpt from the book "Combat-Ready Kitchen: How the U.S. Military Shapes the Way You Eat" by Anastacia Marx de Salcedo.
**Key takeaways**
- Cheese making involves fermentation, coagulation, and the removal of whey.
- Emulsifying salts were discovered in the early 20th century, allowing cheese to withstand high temperatures and have a longer shelf life.
- The military placed a large order for processed cheese during World War I, establishing Kraft's dominance in the food industry.
- The military funded research on dehydrating and compressing cheese, leading to the development of cheese powder.
- The introduction of cheese powder inspired the creation of convenience and snack foods, including Cheetos.
FUN FACTS ABOUT CHEETOS
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Question 1: How many different flavors of Cheetos are available in North America alone?
a) 5
b) 12
c) 21
d) 36
(answer: c)
Question 2: Where was the pop-up restaurant, The Spotted Cheetah, opened by Frito-Lay in 2017?
a) Los Angeles
b) Miami
c) New York City
d) Chicago
(answer: c)
Question 3: Which war contributed to the establishment of Kraft’s dominance in the food industry?
a) World War I
b) World War II
c) Korean War
d) Vietnam War
(answer: a)
Question 4: How did the military’s research on cheese contribute to the creation of snack foods like Cheetos?
a) Development of cheese powder
b) Introduction of dehydrated cheese
c) Creation of emulsifying salts
d) Expansion of cheese fermentation techniques
(answer: a)
Question 5: Which country introduced unique flavors of Cheetos, such as Strawberry Cheetos?
a) United States
b) Japan
c) Mexico
d) Germany
(answer: b)