Yes, corn is commonly used to make chips, particularly tortilla chips, which are made from masa harina—a dough made from ground corn. Additionally, corn chips, like Fritos, are made from cornmeal and often fried or baked for a crispy texture. These chips are popular snacks and can be enjoyed plain or with dips like salsa and guacamole.
Fritos Brand chips are fried corn chips. Frituras de maiz is the term to describe these chips in Spanish speaking countries. The term Frito comes from the term frituras.
Ethanol - the additive that goes into your gas tank is made--you guessed it--from corn. Demand for corn has skyrocketed, and so does the price for everything made from it, including Fritos corn chips.
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I like Fritos.
This could be due to the presence of a compound called methyl anthranilate in the plant, which gives off a scent similar to that of corn chips or Fritos. It is commonly found in plants such as certain cultivars of Osmanthus and some species of Streptocarpus. It's a natural fragrance that some people find enjoyable.
1932: Elmer Doolin founds the Frito Company in San Antonio, Texas, and begins making Fritos corn chips.
(from: allergies.about.com/od/foodallergies/a/cornallergy.htm)How to Follow a Corn-Free DietAll labels should be read closely for products containing corn or corn products. The following is a list of foods that may contain corn (not an exhaustive list): Corn syrupCorn oilCorn mealCornstarchVegetable oilMaizePopcornGritsHominyCorn sugars (dextrose, Dyno, Cerelose, Puretose, Sweetose, glucose)MargarineCorn chips (Tortilla chips, Fritos)Corn frittersBreakfast cereals (such as corn flakes)Corn tortillas
Frito-Lays owns Lay's Potato Chips and they also own Doritos, Fritos etc etc
No, it's not a good idea. Corn chips have too much salt to be a healthful treat for your bird. Plain whole wheat toast is a safer treat if you want to share something crunchy with your bird.
Wise's Dipsy Doodles...they are corn chips very similar to Fritos, very hard to find anymore, but they still make them.
Fritos Honey BBQ Twists were introduced in 2000. This snack combines the classic Fritos corn chip with a sweet and tangy honey BBQ flavor, making it a popular choice among snack enthusiasts.