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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.

Sarah Bahr
Author: Sarah Bahr

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Sarah Bahr

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California, Disney Plus, Enrico, Roger, Frito-Lay Inc, Hulu.com, Los Angeles Times, Mexican-Americans, Snack Foods
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