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Nacho Cheesier Doritos
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Mexican Nacho Flavored Doritos, Israel

Doritos is a brand of corn (maize) chips produced since 1966 by the Frito-Lay company.

Originally produced and marketed only as tortilla chips and sold in red bags, over the years Doritos have produced new flavors and corresponding different bag colors.

The Doritos brand is also known for its marketing campaigns, which have included many television commercials featuring the late Avery Schreiber and product placement in movies, such as Wayne's World and other productions. Doritos are sold in many countries worldwide.

The brand name seems to be loosely derived from the Spanish word oro for gold (or dorado for gilded) and the diminuitive suffix -ito meaning small (therefore orito without the D would mean little gold). It also rhymes with Cheeto, Tostito, and frito (which is the Spanish word for fried), so the term fits in with the larger corporate theme.

Doritos currently come in the following flavors in the United States:

  • Nacho Cheesier
  • Cooler Ranch
  • Spicier Nacho
  • Salsa
  • Four Cheese
  • Black Pepper Jack
  • Toasted Corn ("original" plain salted flavor)
  • Guacamole!
  • Ranchero (Mexican spices with hint of lime)
  • Salsa Verde
  • Taco
  • Extreme Queso Grande
  • Extreme Zesty Sour Cream & Cheddar
  • Natural White Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips

Flavors previously available in the US include:

  • Barbecue
  • Baja Picante
  • Sonic Sour Cream
  • Jumpin' Jack

Doritos currently come in a more extensive line in Canada:

  • Nacho Cheese
  • Cool Ranch
  • Spicy Nacho
  • Zesty Cheese
  • Jalapeno and Cheddar
  • Baked Nacho Cheese
  • Rollitos
  • Guacamole!
  • Bold BBQ
  • Dill-licious
  • Black Pepper Jack
  • Extreme Kickin' Chili
  • Nacho Italiano
  • Ketchup

Also available in Australia:

  • Italiano Tomato & Cheese
  • 'Megawhat' Chilli Cheese
  • 'Megawhat' Salsa
  • Mexicana
  • Nacho Cheese

See also

References

Doritos Canada Snacks that rhyme with 'Judge Ito'

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