SunChips Garden Salsa Flavored Whole Grain Snacks

SunChips is a popular brand of fried, multigrain chips launched in 1991. The brand was created as a health-conscious alternative to traditional corn or potato chips, utilizing a unique blend of whole grains including corn, wheat, and oat flour to provide a distinctive texture and nutritional profile. The Garden Salsa flavor is one of the pillars of the product line, known for its blend of tomato, onion, and jalapeño seasonings.

The production of SunChips is deeply integrated into the Frito-Lay manufacturing network. The brand gained significant media attention for its environmental initiatives, most notably the implementation of a solar power plant at its Modesto, California facility and the introduction of a compostable bag. Today, manufacturing occurs at various Frito-Lay snacks plants across North America to ensure regional distribution efficiency.

SunChips is owned and operated by Frito-Lay, a major division of the global food and beverage conglomerate PepsiCo. While the brand originated within Frito-Lay's internal innovation labs in the United States, its reach has expanded globally, maintaining its status as a core brand within the PepsiCo snack portfolio.