Funyuns
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Product type | Onion-flavored corn snack |
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Owner | Frito-Lay |
Country | United States |
Introduced | 1969; 55 years ago (1969) |
Website | funyuns.com |
Funyuns is the brand name of an onion-flavored corn extruded snack introduced in the United States in 1969, and invented by Frito-Lay employee George Wade Bigner.[1] Funyuns consist primarily of cornmeal, ring-shaped using an extrusion process, representing the shape of fried onion rings. A salt and onion mix gives them their flavor. They are a product of PepsiCo's Frito-Lay company. In Brazil, Funyuns are sold under the name "Cebolitos".[2]
History
They were named "Funyuns" by University of North Texas professor and copywriter Jim Albright after it was discovered that the first choice of name for the product, "OnYums," was a registered trademark of Rudolph Foods.[3] Initial television advertising for the snack featured a variation of Susan Christie's 1966 song, "I Love Onions."
Over the years, several recipes have come out that use Funyuns as an ingredient, including one using the product as a replacement for fried onions in green bean casserole and using the crushed snack food as a Thanksgiving turkey coating.[4]
Flavors
- Original Funyuns (1969–present)
- Wasabi (2001–2002)
- Flamin' Hot (2007–present)
- Chilli & Limón (2014–2018)
- Steakhouse Onion (2015–2018)
- Spicy Queso (2023-present)
- Maruchan Hot & Spicy Chicken Ramen (2024-present)[5]
See also
References
- ^ Myers, Dan (9 June 2016). "What Exactly Are Funyuns, Anyway?". The Daily Meal. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ "Cebolitos". PepsiCo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2016-12-29. Retrieved 2017-02-26.
- ^ DB Grady (20 November 2013). "11 things you didn't know about chip engineering". The Week. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
- ^ James, Becca (November 20, 2018). "You should sneak Funyuns into your Thanksgiving spread". The Takeout. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
- ^ Sanchez, Rudy (July 17, 2024). "Funyuns and Maruchan Team To Create Ramen-Inspired Flavor". DIELINE. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
External links
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- Official website
- "Funyun Philosophy" cooking tips inspired by Funyuns by Charles Lam, Feb 22, 2011
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subsidiaries
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- 1Produced under a partnership with Ekaterra
- 2Outside the U.S.
- 3Distributed
- 449% owned
- 5Fruit juices under license
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