Cheezels facts for kids
| Type | Cheese puffs |
|---|---|
| Owner | Snack Brands Australia |
| Introduced | 1971 |
| Markets | Oceania |
| Previous owners | Malaysia: Danone Kraft Foods |
| Registered as a trademark in | Snack Brands Australia (Australia) Cheezels Mondelēz International (Malaysia) Cheezels |
| Tagline | Finger-Licious Fun! (Australia) |
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 2,220 kJ (530 kcal) |
|
56.4 g
|
|
| Sugars | 4.9 g |
| Dietary fibre | 1 g |
|
30.9 g
|
|
| Saturated | 14.9 g |
| Trans | 0.4 g |
| Monounsaturated | 11.6 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 4.0 g |
|
Protein
|
6.9 g
|
| Minerals | Quantity
%DV†
|
| Potassium |
4%
114 mg |
| Sodium |
80%
1200 mg |
| †Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults. | |
Cheezels are a popular Australian snack food. They are made by a company called Snack Brands Australia. These tasty snacks are crisp, puffy rings. They have a strong, savory cheddar cheese flavor and smell. Cheezels are made from corn and rice. They are similar to other cheesy snacks like American Cheetos.
Cheezels are sold in many countries. In some places, they are sold by Laura Matte. This company is now owned by Universal Robina Corporation. In Malaysia, Mondelēz International owns Cheezels. They also own another snack called Twisties. In New Zealand, Cheezels are made by Bluebird Foods Ltd. This company is part of PepsiCo. The New Zealand version of Cheezels is a bit different. They are not as crisp and have a milder cheese flavor than the Australian ones.
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The Story of Cheezels
When Did Cheezels First Appear?
Cheezels first came out in 1971. That's what it says on their snack packets today. There's a fun story about how they got their name. The team working on the snack couldn't think of a good name. Then, their boss simply said, "Just call 'em Cheezels!" And the name stuck!
Are Cheezels Gluten-Free?
Since 2017, Cheezels have been made without gluten. This means more people can enjoy them.
Discover Cheezels Flavors
What Are Cheezels Made Of?
Cheezels are usually made from corn and rice. They also contain many kinds of powdered cheeses. Snack Brands Australia has made many different flavors over the years.
Popular Cheezels Flavors
Here are some of the exciting flavors of Cheezels:
- Original Cheese: This is the classic cheesy flavor everyone loves.
- Pizza: Cheezels that taste like a delicious pizza.
- Smokin' BBQ: A smoky barbecue flavor for snack time.
- Cheese & Bacon: This flavor combines cheese with a yummy bacon taste. It was also known as Rashers Cheese & Bacon before.
- Hoops & Crosses Burger Flavoured: These Cheezels are shaped like Xs and Os. They taste like a cheeseburger.
- Minis: These are smaller versions of the regular Cheezels.
- Chilli Cheese: For those who like a little spicy kick with their cheese.
- Chicken: Cheezels with a savory chicken flavor.
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