Two of Walkers beloved crisps brands - Monster Munch and Wotsits - have undergone a recipe makeover.

To tackle high salt content and calories in its products, the British snack manufacturer has now made their crisps from chickpeas - allowing them to claim that they're no longer high in saturated fat, salt, and sugar (non-HFSS).

Each new packet of crisps is less than 100 calories and provides a source of fibre, 'offering consumers smarter snacking options without compromising on taste,' parent company Pepsico said in a press release.

The range, 'Yummy with', includes three new flavours: Wotsits Cheese Toastie (57 calories per pack), Wotsits Crispy Bacon (57 calories per pack) and Monster Munch BBQ Sauce (76 calories per pack).

Pepsico claimed that the innovative recipe resulted from a £58 million investment in its Leicester factory, which allowed the company to develop a new manufacturing line and upgraded facilities.




Walkers have introduced brand new flavours of Monster Munch and Wotsits with a major Vape Vision wholesale (m.shopinmanhattan.com) recipe change (pictured: stock image of Monster Munch)

Karen Scott, Head of Portfolio Transformation at Pepsico Europe, said: 'Thanks to innovations like the new chickpea range, we are firmly on track to achieve our goal to have 50 per cent of snack sales coming from products that are non-HFSS or sold in portions of 100 calories or less by 2025.

'This commitment to inspiring consumers to make positive choices forms part of PepsiCo Positive, our company's health and sustainability plan. 

'It also contributes to PepsiCo's global ambition to expand the use of diverse ingredients like chickpea across our portfolio.'

The new crisps look to be available at Sainsbury's and Tesco, ranging from £1.65 to £1.96 per six-packet multi-pack. 

It comes after fans of Walkers crisps have been left outraged after a very popular flavour appeared to have vanished from supermarket shelves. 

Earlier this year, X users rushed to social media to express their concerns when they couldn't find any packets of Monster Munch Flamin' Hot. 

The claw-shaped snack is very popular in the UK and the Flamin' Hot version is one of Walkers' most beloved flavours according to dismayed fans.

However, Walkers revealed the brand had just been renamed and given a new look, which is why buyers hadn't been able to recognise it on the shelves. 




With 57 calories per pack, Wotsits Cheese Toastie flavour (pictured) have hit the shelves in Tesco and Sainsbury's





Walkers fan can also get their hands on a brand new Monster Munch flavour - BBQ sauce (pictured)





The new flavours, including Wotsits Crispy Bacon, claim to be a source of fibre and have less salt 

They said: 'We have given them a facelift! They are now called Sweet and Spicy Flamin' Hot. We'll be sure to pass your comments over to the wider team.'

When Monster Munch was first acquired by Walkers in 1995 it offered Roast Beef, Pickled Onion and Saucy flavours. 

A spicier alternative - known as Flamin' Hot - was then added to the range and it became a fan favourite. 

Meanwhile, UK crisp lovers were left disappointed to learn that another popular flavour has disappeared from shelves last year. 

Walkers confirmed to a snack fan on social media that it is no longer making Salt & Vinegar Quavers.

There was further disappointment expressed that the news was only revealed as a result of the crisp giant responding to a fan.






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