Permanent flavors include Original, Harvest Cheddar, French Onion, and Garden Salsa.Hooper, Michael (2006-11-20). "Frito Lay to expand, add 50 jobs". The Topeka Capital-Journal Current limited editions (possibly only in certain test markets) include Honey Graham and Apple'N Caramel. Previous limited editions included Cinnamon Crunch early in 2007, the first time sweet flavors were added since Apple Cinnamon and Honey Nut in 1999[1]. In 2008, Peppercorn Ranch and Roasted Sweet Chili were added as new flavors. In 2009, Spicy Chipotle was introduced.
As of 2006, Sun Chips is an exclusive sponsor of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Volunteer Recognition Program.
Sun Chips bags note that they carry 6 grams of fat per 1 ounce serving (as opposed to the normal 10 grams of fat per one ounce serving in regular potato chips), and have no cholesterol nor trans fat. Sun Chips also contain 75mg of Potassium per serving. Sun Chips are also labeled as one of PepsiCo's "Smart Choices Made Easy," a list of their products marketed by the company as healthier alternatives to other snack foods.
A nearly identical product, SunBites, is marketed in the UK by Walkers. Utz and Snyder's of Hanover offer similar products as well.
In 2010, Frito Lay introduced compostable packaging for the Sun Chips product line. The bag, made of plant-based material, "fully decomposes in about 14 weeks when placed in a hot, active compost bin or pile"."Why make a better bag?". Frito Lay North America Inc.
Solar Power
SunChips are now being made using solar power at a manufacturing facility in Modesto, California, one of eight locations where SunChips snacks are made.
A solar collector field was built covering four acres of land and accommodating 57,969 square feet of net collector aperture area.
Pork enzymes
Some Frito-Lay brand seasoned products, including some flavors of Sun Chips, contain pork enzymes in addition to herbs, cheese, and other seasonings. Frito-Lay's web sitehttp://www.fritolay.com/your-health/seasoned-products-made-without-porcine-enzymes.html states that they use enzymes from pigs (porcine enzymes) in some of their seasoned snack products to develop "unique flavors". The presence of pig-derived ingredients makes them haraam (forbidden, not halal) for Muslims to eat, and treif (not kosher) for Jews (see kashrut) and not Vegan.
