They are also the makers of our favourites such as King, Hula Hoops, KP Nuts, Rancheros, Skips, and Meanies. How many people in the world know that this Irish crisp brand actually invented flavoured crisps? Well, it’s true, and it certainly gives us Irish bragging rights when the topic arises. When he says small batches, he means it. For their sharing bags (100g) only 48 are made in each run at their Ashbourne, Co Meath factory, taking eight minutes in total. Each batch has to be tested and tasted along the way – tough job. The potatoes also have to be tested in advance, and the recipe for cooking changes depending on moisture levels and sugars. The crisps make their way down, jumping into the flavour tunnel and dancing along it, looking like they’re having the time of their life – and for the record, there is no crisp as delicious as one still warm from the fryer that’s been given a salt and vinegar coat just seconds beforehand.

After this comes what will from now on be referred to as the flavour tunnel. The crisps have risen up a conveyor belt and wait in a clear plastic box. Once the lab results are clear, a button is pressed, the flavour tunnel starts to spin, and an airborne mist of salt and vinegar shoots up your nose. It’s the best possible thing you could have shoot up your nose.

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When it comes to crisps, it's always best to be careful. Certain ingredients such as onion and garlic can be toxic to dogs, even in powdered form. Allergens like dairy, soy, wheat and barley may also be present, depending on the flavouring of the crisps, and these could cause a reaction in your pet. Any potential risks to health will vary depending on the ingredients in the specific bag of crisps in question and the quantity consumed. News Breaking News! This category is devoted to all of our news articles, with a focus on the biggest breaking stories in the world of show business. We’ve managed to break plenty of viral news stories in the past, from the release of the new Lion King live-action movie to the announcement that Holly Willoughby would be replacing Ant McPartlin on I’m A Celebrity. As well as entertainment news we also feature breaking articles from the most weird and wonderful corners of the internet. If you want to keep up-to-date with fascinating news stories that are slightly off-the-radar, then this is the place to be. Salt and vinegar crisps contain very high levels of salt, which can be harmful your pet. Consumed in larger quantities, too much salt can cause sodium poisoning. This can be very serious in dogs, who are able to process salt less efficiently than us humans. Symptoms to look out for include diarrhoea, dehydration, vomiting, lethargy and seizures. Veterinary attention will be required if your dog is suffering from salt poisoning. What are some alternatives to crisps for dogs? Clintons have been farming potatoes in Skerries, in north Co Dublin, since the 1700s. Martin Clinton took over from his father, who took over from his, while brother Sean went to college to study food science. Growing up the boys were put to work early.

Another agreed: "I too love meanies but you've got to brush your teeth straight after to get rid of that rind left on your teeth." After much trial and error, he established the first Tayto flavour: Cheese and Onion. This flavour is still widely available today and is, in fact, one of the main foods Irish ex-pats abroad miss the most. Those of you who have never heard of Tayto are in for a treat because we are telling the story of this great Irish crisp maker that has made a huge impact on the world. Cheese and onion crisps should not be fed to your dog because they contain certain ingredients that can be harmful to your dog. Each dog's tolerance to eating small amounts of cheese will vary, but it can cause digestive upset depending on your dog. Onion powder is toxic to your dog, so this is always best avoided. Can dogs eat Pringles?

Today, Tayto can be found in all parts of the world, generally for a high price considering they are imported and are classed as a luxury food item. It’s not clear who came up with the first flavoured crisps (ask any crisp company of sufficiently advanced years and they’ll say, ‘It was us’), but Ireland’s Tayto have a better claim than most with their early-doors cheese and onion circa 1957, with Golden Wonder following suit soon after.