Tostitos
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Tostitos is a brand of tortilla chips produced by Frito-Lay and introduced in 1979, with national distribution reached in 1981. They are made from all-white corn with no trans fat, and are often thought of as the most delicious chip on the market [citation needed]. Traditionally, Tostitos chips contain no extra flavoring or preservatives, and thus are advertised to be suited for dipping. They are lightly salted, though (less than the average cracker, so barely noticeable). Chips are about 1 ⅓ of an inch in diameter, and are often eaten with salsa or nacho cheese dip, which the company also makes.
There are several varieties of Tostitos chips:
- Tostitos Gold (and bite size Gold) - a thicker and larger version of the original, advertised to hold the thickest of dips; the bite size chips are smaller.
- Tostitos Hint of Lime - a version with a lime flavoring added.
- Tostitos Multigrain - made with whole wheats and grains.
- Tostitos Restaurant Style - A much larger triangular style chip, similar to what is used in traditional Mexican-style restaurants. Also available in Light, with less fat and calories.
- Tostitos Scoops - a tortilla chip molded into the shape of a bowl that allows for scooping salsas and dips.
- Tostitos Natural - an organic tortilla chip that contains no artificial ingredients. Available in blue corn and yellow corn.
- Tostitos Rounds (and bite size Rounds) - made to be flat and cut in a perfect circle; the bite size chips are smaller.
Frito-Lay also produces Doritos, a similar snack food that includes flavoring. Tostitos is also the main sponsor of Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, and the BCS National Championship Game.
