Monster Munch
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Monster Munch is a corn snack available in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland which is produced by Walkers.
The individual crisps come in the shape of a monster's paw, with four fingers and a hole in the hand. Although the snack is largely aimed at children, the snack is enjoyed widely by people of all ages. In fact, Walkers Pickled Onion Monster Munch is the company's 9th best-selling snack.
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[edit] Smiths Monster Munch
Originally Monster Munch was made by Smiths and was first available in Roast Beef, Bacon and Pickled Onion and Salt & Vinegar flavours, each pack contained a different monster on the front of the packet. Bacon and Salt & Vinegar were later replaced by Saucy flavour, as shown in a 1977 television advert.
[edit] Walkers Monster Munch
Monster Munch was taken over by Walkers in 1995. The monster characters were completely redesigned, and in addition the size of the crisps themselves was reduced. Walkers relaunched the brand with the flavours 'Pickled Onion', 'Flamin' Hot', 'Spaghetti Sauce' and 'Hamburger'. Since then the range of flavours has changed several times. The range currently consists of 'Pickled Onion', 'Flamin' Hot' and 'Roast Beef'.
Pickled Onion has remained in the selection throughout the years, with Roast Beef appearing in almost every combination. A controversial 'Vanilla Ice Cream' flavour of Monster Munch was launched in 2004 as a limited edition, and was received with mixed reaction. This type of Monster Munch was non-savoury, and containing no salt.In February 2007 Monster Munch were re-launched in new packaging (along with other Walkers brands such as Wotsits and Quavers) to coincide with the new usage of SunSeed oil in their ingredients.
[edit] Consumption Suitability
The baked corn snack contains a source of phenylalanine, meaning it is not suitable for phenylketonurics - people with the genetic disorder phenylketonuria, which entails an inability to metabolize phenylalanine. Packets of the snack enclose a written warning.
It is suitable for those of a vegetarian diet.
