Q.
Sure, Sure, Pi. Everyone’s talking about the fact that it’s your day. 3.1415926535 cheers to you. But, how about you share a bit of the stage with your co-celebrant: the potato chip. Happy National Potato Chip Day. 🎈 Just how much do we like this crispy delight?

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A.

Well, according to a Statista poll of 644 adults, potato chips (or ‘crisps’) are the most favoured snack in the UK. In answer to the question: ‘What kind of snacks do you eat regularly’, respondents said…

The UK’s Favourite Snacks. Statista. 2021
i.     Crisps/potato chips. 66%
ii.    Cookies. 64%
iii.   Chocolate bars. 60%
iv.   Milk products (!). 54%
v.    Nuts. 41%
vi.   Sweets. 38%
viii. Ice cream. 33%
viii. Dried fruits. 23%
ix.   Vegetable chips. 21%

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And for which types of chips are Canadians best known?

According to Narrative Research’s poll of 1,230 Canadians, ketchup chips are Canada’s signature flavour.

Canada’s Signature Potato Chip Flavour. Narrative Research. 2024
i.  Ketchup. 46%
ii. Barbecue. 13%
iii. Salt and vinegar. 12%
iv. All dressed. 12%
v.  Other. 2%
vi. Not sure. 13%

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