From chips to jerky pretzels to candy, snack options can be endless, all with different features for the varying taste buds of consumers.
While you might have your own personal favorite, so does the state. Which snacks come out on top for Kentucky?
What are the top five favorite snack foods in Kentucky?
According to HubScore, Kentucky’s favorite snacks are:
- 1. Doritos
- 2. Fritos
- 3. Rice Krispies Treats
- 4. Cheerios
- 5. Starburst
The Blue Grass state joined Ohio, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia and several other states that chose Doritos as their top snack.
Who invented Doritos?
According to The Washington Post, Arch West, a former executive of Frito-Lay, invented Doritos in the 1960s, which quickly gained popularity and became a national favorite.
West grew up in Indianapolis and attended Franklin College, where he graduated in 1936 with a business degree. He died at age 97 on Sept. 20, 2011.
What are the top snacks by state?
According to the HubScore report, the favorite snack foods nationally are:
- Rice Krispies Treats: 18 states
- Doritos: 16 states
- Cheetos: 8 states
- Chex Mix: 3 states
- Fritos: 3 states
- Lays: 2 states
- Cheerios: 1 state
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What are some snacks manufactured in Kentucky?
According to Kentucky Living, many popular items are manufactured in Kentucky. These include:
- Airheads: Erlanger
- Big Red: Louisville
- Hot Pockets: Mount Sterling
- Jif Peanut Butter: Lexington
- Uncrustables: Scottsville
- Dippin’ Dots: Paducah
What are some Kentucky-based snack companies to support?
According to a Wix post, some Kentucky-based companies are:
- Spudz Chips: Available online or at stores like Kroger, Meijer and FiveStar
- Ale-8-One: Available online or at Kroger, Walmart, Food City and other retailers
- Butchertown Sodas: Available at Whole Foods in Louisville and Lexington and possibly other retailers
- Bluegrass Snacking Co.: Available online or at Kroger or Liquor Barn
- Mingua Beef Jerky: Available online and at Kroger
- Kentucky Kombucha: Available at Whole Foods and Good Food Co-Op
