Doritos: The Cheesy Snack Journey

Doritos: The Cheesy Snack Journey

Assessment

Interactive Video

Fun, Business, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video explores the history and manufacturing process of Doritos, a popular snack introduced in 1961. It highlights Doritos' rise to global fame, becoming the world's largest selling chip by 1988. The video details the production process, from cooking corn to creating the signature triangular chips, and reveals the secret cheese blend that gives Doritos their unique flavor. The etymology of the name 'Doritos' is also discussed, derived from the Spanish word 'dorado', meaning golden. The video concludes with a promise to uncover more food secrets in future episodes.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did Doritos first appear on the snack scene?

1955

1961

1972

1988

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was significant about Doritos by the year 1988?

It was the first tortilla chip

It became the world's largest selling chip

It introduced a new flavor

It was discontinued

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many bags of Doritos are produced each year?

3 billion

4 billion

2 billion

1 billion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary ingredient used to start the Doritos production process?

Yellow corn

Rice

Wheat

Potatoes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What temperature is the hot box that Doritos pass through before frying?

600 degrees

300 degrees

500 degrees

400 degrees

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long does it take for Doritos to become crispy in the corn oil?

5 minutes

10 seconds

30 seconds

1 minute

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which cheeses are part of the secret blend used in Doritos?

American, Provolone, Havarti

Feta, Brie, Blue Cheese

Romano, Parmesan, Cheddar

Mozzarella, Gouda, Swiss

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