Have Chester’s hot fries been discontinued?

No, it has not. The Chesters hot fries have not been discontinued, they are only scarce on shelves of stores and online retailers because of the rapid increase in popularity which is bringing about an extreme shortage of the snack.

Now this might sound like a lie to someone who has checked almost every local in-store, gas station, and shopping website there is to check but it is in every way true. 

This fact has also been confirmed by Frito-Lays — the company producing Chester’s hot fries. The company has reassured its fans that they are still in fact producing the snack and have no plan to discontinue it.

So why the scarcity?

Since the scarcity is with all types of packets of Chester’s hot fries-both medium and big packets, it creates the question ‘Why then is there scarcity?’

During an interview with a Frito-Lays employee, the employee explained that the shortage of the snack is caused by:

The recent strike of Frito-Lays workersShortage of packaging glue used in productionDifficulty in acquiring ingredients used as seasonings

So this clarifies the confusion and confirms what was previously said by the Frito-Lays company.

Discontinued or held Frito-Lays snacks

Another reason why Chester’s hot fries fans were afraid of the snack being discontinued (apart from the fact that it was almost nowhere both online and offline) is because of the known history of suspended or held Frito-Lays snacks.

It is not unfamiliar that Frito-Lays has had a hard history of suspended or discontinued snacks which include:

Cheetos Mac’n’CheeseCheez-It groovesTostitos ScoopsTostitos BlackDoritos SalsaPringles ketchupLay’s Classic mixFritos Spicy Scoops

In the past, suspension or hold in production of Frito-Lays snacks was usually caused by inadequate ingredients and a shortage in manpower.

Chester’s hot fries fame

The popularity of Chester’s hot fries is attributed to the fact that it is fortified with dried potatoes and cornmeal making it unique in the snack market and also to the fact that it has a portable packaging making it able to be snacked on the go in various places like grocery shops, gas stations, while hanging out with friends, or even while watching a movie.

Chester’s hot fries ingredients

Although some Chester’s hot fries lovers know this by heart, it is important to know the ingredients to have an idea of what you’re taking into your body. The ingredients of Chester’s hot fries are:

PotatoesCorn mealGarlic and onion powderSugarSkim and buttermilkVegetableMaltodextrinWhey and its protein concentrate(Cheeder) cheese

among other ingredients.

Now that you know some of the ingredients used in making hot fries, you can weigh their nutritional value.

Are the Chesters hot fries good for the health(healthy)?

Most snacks we consume daily are not good for consumption so before taking in way too many hot fries it is necessary to know their nutritional value.

Since we now know some of the ingredients that are present in the Chesters hot fries, let’s evaluate its nutrition together

According to the Nutrition facts section on the snack’s pack, it shows that Chester’s hot fries contain 17g of carbohydrates, 8g of fat, and a total of 150 calories which is considerably low but don’t forget that Chester’s hot fries:

Is prepared by oven cookingcontains high acidity level which can irritate the stomach lining which can lead to gastritisis heavy in artificial flavors and preservatives, unsaturated fat, and yeast among otherscontains sugar which can increase blood sugar levels

This all boils down to the fact that Chester’s hot fries aren’t harmful if taken in a considerable amount but are harmful if not.

So when next you’re munching on Chester’s hot fries, bear in mind that health is wealth, and be considerate to your body by taking a limited amount.

Snacks similar to Chesters hot fries

If you’re that Chester’s hot fries fan that can’t wait to try your taste buds on snacks that are similar to Chester’s hot fries, listed below are some of them:

Andy Capps hot friesDoritos Spicy Sweet ChiliSabritonesOther snacks from Frito-Lays

Final words

Now that you know that your favorite snack hasn’t gone extinct, you can rest assured that on your subsequent trips to the store you will, one day, see it on that familiar shelf again.

When were Chester’s hot fries first made?

They were first made by Cameron Hinsley in 1973.

Is Cheetos the owner of Chesters?

Chester’s hot fries and Cheetos flamin’ hot are both owned by the same company which is Frito-Lays.

Yes, you can.

Is Chester hot fries a keto snack?

Because of the carbohydrates, sugar, and oil,  it contains, Chester’s hot fries are not considered to be a keto snack but instead may increase weight.