Tag: Cornmeal snacks

Surprisingly, the crunchy snack known as Chester's Fries isn't primarily made from potatoes like traditional french fries, but is instead an extruded snack derived from enriched cornmeal and dried potatoes. This production method gives them their characteristic light and crispy texture, which is a key differentiator from their fast-food counterparts.

Over 50 years after their invention, Funyuns remain a popular snack, and their fiery Flamin' Hot version has garnered a dedicated following. But what are hot Funyuns made of? Unsurprisingly, they are not made of real onions, but a corn-based dough and a specific combination of flavorings and seasonings that give them their signature taste and heat.