What is a Cheeto?

Cheetos are a brand of crunchy, puffed corn snacks made by Frito-Lay, a division of PepsiCo. They were invented in 1948 by Elmer Doolin, a janitor at a Frito-Lay plant in San Antonio, Texas. Doolin noticed that the unused cornmeal dough from the production of Fritos could be used to create a new snack. The original Cheetos were cheese-flavored and sold in a cardboard tube. They were an immediate success, and Frito-Lay began to produce Cheetos in other flavors, including Flamin' Hot Cheetos, which were introduced in 1976.

Today, Cheetos are one of the most popular snack foods in the world. They are sold in over 100 countries and come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and flavors. Some of the most popular Cheetos flavors include cheese, Flamin' Hot, cheddar, and sour cream and onion. Cheetos are also a popular ingredient in recipes, such as mac and cheese, pizza, and tacos.