Pirate's Booty facts for kids
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| Type | Puffcorn |
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| Inventor | Amplify Snack Brands Pirate Brands |
| Inception | 1987 |
| Manufacturer | The Hershey Company |
| Available | Available |
| Current supplier | The Hershey Company |
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Pirate's Booty is a popular snack food that tastes a bit like cheese puffs, but it's made from puffed corn and rice. This tasty snack was first created in 1987 by a businessman named Robert Ehrlich.
Later, in June 2013, a company called B&G Foods bought Robert Ehrlich's company, which was named Robert's American Gourmet Food. Today, Pirate's Booty is a well-known snack found in many stores.
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How Pirate's Booty Started
Robert Ehrlich got the idea for Pirate's Booty by watching people in a supermarket. He noticed many people buying cheese puffs. However, he realized that most cheese puffs didn't have real cheese in them. He also found that many ingredients in them were hard to pronounce.
Ehrlich wanted to create a snack that was different. He aimed for a healthier option that still tasted great. This idea led him to create Pirate's Booty, a snack with a fun name and a unique taste. He also started another snack brand called Vegan Rob's, which makes cheese puffs without any dairy cheese.
What's in Pirate's Booty?
Pirate's Booty is made with simple ingredients. The main parts of this snack are corn meal, rice, and cheddar cheese. These ingredients give it its light, puffy texture and cheesy flavor.
Who Owns Pirate Brands?
The company that makes Pirate's Booty is called Pirate Brands. This company is currently owned and managed by Amplify Snack Brands. Amplify Snack Brands is part of a much larger company, The Hershey Company, which is famous for its chocolates and other snacks.
Snack Recall
On June 29, 2007, Robert's American Gourmet, the original maker of Pirate's Booty, had to recall one of their other snack products. This snack was called Veggie Booty. The company recalled it because of a health concern related to its safety.
See also
- Cheese puffs
- Cheetos
- Cheez Doodles
- Robert's American Gourmet
