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Doritos (/dəˈriːtoʊz/) is a brand of flavored tortilla chips produced since 1964 by American food company Frito-Lay (a wholly owned subsidiary of PepsiCo).
Etymology
The name "Doritos" is derived from the Spanish word "doradito", which means "little golden thing". It is a diminutive form of "dorado", the past participle of "dorar", a verb meaning "to gold" or "to golden".
Related Terms
- Frito-Lay: An American subsidiary of PepsiCo that manufactures, markets, and sells corn chips, potato chips, and other snack foods.
- PepsiCo: An American multinational food, snack, and beverage corporation headquartered in Harrison, New York.
- Tortilla chip: A snack food made from corn tortillas, which are cut into wedges and then fried—or baked.
- Flavored tortilla chips: Tortilla chips that have been seasoned with various flavorings.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Doritos
- Wikipedia's article - Doritos
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