Snack Foods – Page 5

Is ‘Flamin’ Hot’ a True Story?

Richard Montañez, a janitor turned Frito-Lay executive, has said he invented the spicy snack. A new film tells his story, but the evidence isn’t on his side.

By Sarah Bahr

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Is ‘Flamin’ Hot’ a True Story?

Richard Montañez, a janitor turned Frito-Lay executive, has said he invented the spicy snack. A new film tells his story, but the evidence isn’t on his side.

By Sarah Bahr

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Who Created Flamin’ Hot Cheetos? A New Movie Seeks Answers

The film, now streaming on Hulu and Disney Plus, was adapted from a debunked memoir, but it does reveal how food brands want to be seen.

By Tejal Rao

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Why Americans Are Smuggling Fruit Roll-Ups Into Israel

Travelers have attempted to sneak in hundreds of pounds of the snack after a TikTok trend drove up demand and emptied store shelves.

By Lauren McCarthy