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_with_bags.jpg) Mini Cheddars in "original" (left) and "BBQ" (right) flavours | |
| Type | Savoury biscuit |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | UK |
| Main ingredients | Wheat flour,Cheddar cheese |
| Variations | Mini Cheddars |
Cheddars are a British brand of bakedCheddar cheese-flavoured savoury biscuits. They were originally manufactured and sold by Crawfords. Until 2014, Cheddars were marketed under theMcVitie's brand, but are now marketed under theJacob's brand. Mini Cheddars continue to be marketed under the McVitie's brand in Ireland. Cheddars are made using wheat flour, and include real cheese.[1]
Mini Cheddars were the result of product diversification by McVitie's in 1984–1985. New flavours were later introduced, includingMarmite, BBQ Beef,Branston Pickle, Cheese & Onion, Ham & Cheese and Mature Cheddar. They are commonly sold as a snack in pubs throughout the United Kingdom, and from shops, in one-portion packets and multi-portion drums.[1][2]
In 2015, a range of crispier, crinkled Mini Cheddars calledCrinklys was launched, with flavours such as Cheese & Onion, Salt & Vinegar,Prawn Cocktail andSweet Chili.
In 2017, three new cheese flavours were added to the range:Stilton,Red Leicester andSmoked Applewood. Also, they released their Mini Cheddar Crispy Thins.
As of 2019, Jacob's Mini Cheddars were available in eight flavours - Cheddar, Smoked Cheddar, BBQ, Red Leicester, Blue Stilton, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack and Branston Pickle.
In 2020, three new limited edition flavours were added; Nacho cheese & jalapeno, lime and chilli and chipotle chilli wings.
In 2021, three new flavours were added; Ploughman's, Blue cheese and Chilli cheddar. However, as of 2023, these versions are no longer available in the UK.
Cheddars Baked Cheese Biscuits are a larger version of the biscuit usually found in multipacks. Available in flavours such as; Cheddar Cheese, Smoked Cheddar, BBQ, Pepper Jack and Branston Pickle. The larger Cheddar biscuit also referred to as ‘Giant Mini Cheddars’ is the successor of the Mini Cheddars.
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