Why are UK Cheetos different?

Many Cheetos fans say the UK version doesn’t compare with the US made Cheetos, but are American Cheetos banned in the UK? It looks like this comes down to an EU regulation, where certain additives, preservatives or ingredients are not permitted in food products in the EU/UK.

What foods are illegal in the UK?

8 Foods That Are Completely Banned in The UK

• Arsenic-Laced Chicken. Do you know what’s going in your chicken?
• Pufferfish. Looks cute – but can pack a punch.
• Bread With Potassium Bromate. Go potassium bromate free!
• Pink Slime.
• Sannakji.
• Pork Infused With Ractopamine.
• Blood Clams.
• Genetically Engineered Papaya.

What food does Canada have that America doesn t?

The 11 Best Canadian Treats You Can’t Get in America

• Maynards Wine Gums. Maynards Wine Gums are inspired by booze but don’t actually contain any (or taste like it, either).
• Maynards Swedish Berries.
• Lay’s Ketchup Chips.
• Mackintosh’s Toffee.
• Smarties.
• All-Dressed Ruffles.
• Coffee Crisp.
• Cadbury Caramilk.

Are dill pickle chips Canadian?

Dill Pickle Chips Dill pickle is another unique chip flavor you’ll only find in Canada. These may sound unappealing, but they are delicious. Fans of salt and vinegar chips will love the tangy flavor.

Are Hawkins cheezies Canadian?

Probably the most Canadian of non-candy snacks are Hawkins Cheezies, made by W.T. Hawkins and the pride of Belleville, Ontario. For the benefit of non-Canadians, Cheezies share the saltiness and nowhere-in-nature orange of Cheetos, the puffed-up offering of the multinational PepsiCo, but little else.

How many different types of Cheetos are there?

As of 2010, there are 21 different variants of Cheetos snacks distributed in the United States. In addition to the original Crunchy Cheetos, Cheetos Puffs and Baked varieties are sold in alternate shape and flavor variations—including a spicy variety known as Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.

How many countries have Cheetos been sold in?

As Cheetos are sold in more than 36 countries, the flavor and composition is often varied to match regional taste and cultural preferences—such as Savory American Cream in China, and Strawberry Cheetos in Japan.

Do they still make Cheetos cheese puffs?

In 2010, Cheetos was ranked as the top selling brand of cheese puffs in its primary market of the United States; worldwide the annual retail sales totaled approximately $4 billion. The original Crunchy Cheetos are still in production but the product line has since expanded to include 21 different types of Cheetos in North America alone.

When did Baked Cheetos come out?

Crunchy Cheetos remained the brand’s sole product for 23 years until the introduction of Cheetos Puffs in 1971. The baked varieties, otherwise known as Baked Cheetos, became available beginning in 2004.