Toobs facts for kids
Close up of a bowl of toobs
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| Alternative names | Tasty Toobs |
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| Type | Potato chip |
| Course | Snack |
| Place of origin | Australia |
| Created by | Albert Cranum |
| Invented | 1954 |
| Serving temperature | Room temperature |
| Main ingredients | Wheat, tomato, potato |
| Variations | Chicken, oriental, oats and Mexican flavour |
Toobs were a popular Australian snack. They were first made in 1954 by Albert Cranum. The company that owned them was The Smith's Snackfood Company.
These snacks were made from potato and had a special flavor. They were called "Toobs" because of their unique tube-like shape. Later, they became known as "Tasty Toobs."
Toobs were most popular in the 1970s. You could find them in many supermarkets and small shops. They came in different flavors like Chicken, Oriental, Oats, and Mexican Party. Later, only the original tomato flavor was available.
The History of Toobs: When Were They Made?
Toobs stopped being made in 2001. But they came back in 2007 with the new name, "Tasty Toobs." Some people thought their return was linked to a worldwide money problem. This made people want comforting snacks like Toobs again.
In 2014, the Wikipedia page for Toobs got some attention. This happened when someone changed parts of the page without permission.
Why Did Toobs Stop Being Made?
The Smith's Snackfood Company stopped making Toobs again in 2015. They said it was because not enough people were buying them. Even though some people loved Toobs, the sales were too low.
After this, it became hard to find bags of Tasty Toobs. In October 2015, two radio hosts in Melbourne gave away their last bags. They offered them to a listener who really wanted them.
Bringing Back Toobs: A Fan Campaign
When Toobs were stopped in 2015, many fans were upset. A famous cricket player, Shane Warne, tried to start a campaign. He used social media to ask for Toobs to come back. He used hashtags like #BringBackToobs and #savetoobs.
However, the company explained why they stopped production. They said that even with all the support, people were not buying enough Toobs. They could not keep making them if sales were low.
In 2021, there was good news for fans. Smiths announced that they might be thinking about bringing Toobs back. This gave hope to many who missed the tangy, tomatoey snack.
