Wheat Crunchies facts for kids
Wheat Crunchies are a super crunchy snack made from wheat. They are produced by a British company called KP Snacks. You can find them in yummy flavours like Spicy Tomato, Crispy Bacon, and Cheddar & Onion. A small bag in a multipack usually weighs 20 grams. A bigger bag you might buy on its own is 30 grams.
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The Story of Wheat Crunchies
How Wheat Crunchies Began
A company called Sooner Snacks used to make popular snacks like Riley's Crisps and Nik Naks. In 1982, a big company called Rowntree Mackintosh bought Sooner Snacks.
Under Rowntree Mackintosh, Sooner Snacks created and launched Wheat Crunchies in 1987. This was a new and exciting snack for everyone to enjoy!
Changing Owners
Over the years, Wheat Crunchies changed hands a few times. In 1992, Dalgety plc bought Sooner Snacks. The company then became part of Golden Wonder, another well-known snack maker.
Later, in 1995, the people who managed Golden Wonder bought the company themselves. Then, in 2000, a company called Bridgepoint Capital took over Golden Wonder.
In 2006, United Biscuits bought Golden Wonder. Wheat Crunchies then joined KP Snacks, which is part of United Biscuits. Finally, in December 2012, Intersnack bought KP Snacks. So, Wheat Crunchies are now part of the Intersnack family of snacks!
A Fresh New Look
In June 2012, United Biscuits gave Wheat Crunchies a big update. They launched them again with a brand-new logo. The taste was also "improved," making them even more delicious. They even added a new flavour: Cheddar & Onion. The snack pieces also became a bit bigger, which was great news for fans!
What's Inside Wheat Crunchies?
Good for You to Know
The packet of Wheat Crunchies tells you some important things. It promises that the snack does not have any artificial colours. This means no fake colours are added. It also has no artificial flavours, so the taste comes from real ingredients. Plus, it contains no MSG, which is a flavour enhancer.
Nutrition Facts
Here's what you can find in an average 25-gram multipack bag:
- Energy: 516 kilojoules (kj) or 123 calories (kcal). This is how much energy you get from eating them.
- Protein: 2.4 grams. Protein helps your body grow and repair itself.
- Carbohydrate: 14.4 grams. This gives you energy.
- Of which sugars: 0.7 grams. This is a small amount of sugar.
- Fat: 6.3 grams. Your body needs some fat for energy.
- Of which saturates: 0.9 grams. This is a type of fat.
- Fibre: 0.8 grams. Fibre helps your digestion.
- Sodium: 0.2 grams. This is a type of salt.
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