It ain't easy being cheesy. Mr. Cheetah first made this sage observation back in the '80s, and it certainly still applies to the manufacture of his favorite bright-orange snack. read more
Strawberry Cheetos, a variation of the original Crunchy Cheetos dipped in a flavored icing, are produced and distributed in Japan. In India, Cheetos Whoosh are sold, made of ingredients such as whole grain and vegetables. Also produced in Japan are Mountain Dew-flavored Cheetos. read more
Gritty cornmeal stored in a silo is pumped about 100 yards through a pneumatic tube into a Cheetos manufacturing plant. (Frito-Lay has 14 fried-Cheeto plants in 11 states.) The cornmeal then enters a giant hopper, where it awaits its rapid transformation into one of America’s most beloved snacks. read more