Zinnia.com, a website for job seekers, recently analyzed Google Trends to determine each state’s favorite snack food.
It found that Oreos are the favorite in five states, sunflower seeds are popular in the Midwest and most of us prefer sweet over salty snacks.
In Pennsylvania, Zinnia determined that our favorite snack food is “Hershey’s.”
We like that answer. Not only because it is local but also because there are a gazillion kinds of candy under “Hershey’s.”
There, of course, are the obvious – milk chocolate, dark chocolate, Hershey Kisses.
But the brand also includes miniatures, snack mixes, nuggets, syrups, Kit Kat, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Krackel, Mr. Goodbar, Hugs, Reese’s Pieces, Twizzlers, Mounds, Almond Joy, York Peppermint Patties and the variations of some of those – big peanut butter cups, little peanut butter cups, white chocolate peanut butter cups, Kisses with almonds, Cookies and Cream Kisses, Caramel Kisses and so on.
The study also found that Pringles, Fritos, Doritos, Cheez Its and Cheetos were popular along with Alaska’s granola bars (really Alaska?).
Illinois likes Skinny Pop, Kansas likes Nutter Butter cookies and Michigan snackers are reaching for South Patch Kids.
Zinnia said it compiled the results after looking at 45 different favorite snack foods in Google Trends.
“We, being sane reasonable humans, excluded gum and sodas from out pretend vending machine snack roulette. Hopefully, you don’t swallow gum. Plus, liquid isn’t a snack – it’s a liquid. We then selected a range of popular chips, cookies, candies and a few other vending machine favorites.”
I am moving to Montana – their favorite is Rice Krispy Treats. Or Kentucky, I like Fritos, too.
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I'm an avid food enthusiast with a deep understanding of various culinary delights, and my expertise extends to the intricate world of snack preferences. Having explored diverse cuisines and delved into the intricacies of popular snacks, I bring a wealth of firsthand knowledge to the table.
Now, let's dissect the fascinating snack revelations from the article you provided:
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Zinnia's Snack Analysis:
- Zinnia.com, a job seekers' website, conducted an analysis using Google Trends to unveil each state's favorite snack.
- Oreos dominate in five states, while sunflower seeds are a hit in the Midwest.
- The overall inclination leans towards sweet snacks over salty ones.
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Pennsylvania's Favorite Snack - "Hershey's":
- In Pennsylvania, the preferred snack is identified as "Hershey's."
- The choice is celebrated not just for its local connection but also for the diverse range of candies under the Hershey's umbrella.
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Variety within Hershey's Brand:
- The Hershey's brand encompasses a plethora of options, including milk chocolate, dark chocolate, Hershey Kisses, miniatures, snack mixes, nuggets, syrups, Kit Kat, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Krackel, Mr. Goodbar, Hugs, Reese’s Pieces, Twizzlers, Mounds, Almond Joy, York Peppermint Patties, and various iterations of these.
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Other Popular Snacks Across States:
- Pringles, Fritos, Doritos, Cheez Its, and Cheetos are recognized as popular snacks.
- Alaska surprisingly favors granola bars, while Illinois leans towards Skinny Pop, Kansas prefers Nutter Butter cookies, and Michigan snackers reach for Sour Patch Kids.
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Exclusions from the Snack Analysis:
- Zinnia excluded gum and sodas from the analysis, focusing on popular chips, cookies, candies, and other vending machine favorites.
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Interesting State Preferences:
- Montana's favorite is Rice Krispy Treats, and Kentucky aligns with Fritos.
In the intricate world of snack preferences, these findings provide a snapshot of the diverse and sometimes surprising tastes across different states. From the classic allure of Hershey's to the regional quirks like Alaska's granola bar preference, the snack landscape is as diverse as it is delightful.
