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'''Skips''' are a [[tapioca]] snack from the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Ireland]]; which were first launched in 1974 as prawn cocktail. The snacks are made by [[United Biscuits]] and sold under the [[KP Snacks|KP]] brand made under license from [[Meiji Seika]] Japan. |
'''Skips''' are a [[tapioca]] snack from the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Ireland]]; which were first launched in 1974 as prawn cocktail. The snacks are made by [[United Biscuits]] and sold under the [[KP Snacks|KP]] brand made under license from [[Meiji Seika]] Japan. |
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Skips are similar to Chinese prawn crackers, although they are smaller and have a finer texture that makes them fizz and 'melt' on the tongue. Today they are available with [[bacon]] and [[cheese]] flavours in addition to the traditional prawn cocktail.<ref>{{cite web|title=Skips|url=http://www.unitedbiscuits.co.uk/our-brands.php?rnd=sft5YInIKxSP71sUJZP5OlTzrRI5LPTCscZsNvId5vA%3D|publisher=United ~Biscuits|accessdate=15 April 2011}}</ref> Other flavours, such as [[pickled onion]], Caribbean Spice curry (teal blue bag), Hot from Rio chilli (orange bag), Chinese spare rib (purple bag), a Limited edition [[ReBoot]] Dots Doughnut (pink bag), and a Sweetcorn & Relish (yellow bag)<ref>{{cite web|title="Did Skips ever come in a Sweetcorn & Relish flavour?"|url=http://www.kgbanswers.co.uk/did-kp-skips-ever-come-in-sweetcorn-relish-flavour/2703337}}</ref> have been available in the past. |
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Skips are similar to Chinese prawn crackers, although they are smaller and have a finer texture that makes them fizz and 'melt' on the tongue. |
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Since early 2006, Skips have seen a 30% reduction in saturated fat and a 10% reduction in sodium and are made with 100% sunflower oil. Skips contain no artificial colours or flavourings, and have fewer than 100 calories. |
Since early 2006, Skips have seen a 30% reduction in saturated fat and a 10% reduction in sodium and are made with 100% sunflower oil. Skips contain no artificial colours or flavourings, and have fewer than 100 calories. |
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Packets of skips often have jokes written on the back, which are meant to be humorous to children. The children's theme has been extended in previous years with the sponsorship of [[Dragon's Fury (roller coaster)|Dragon's Fury]], a popular attraction at [[Chessington World Of Adventures]]. |
Packets of skips often have jokes written on the back, which are meant to be humorous to children. |
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==Sponsorship and TV adverts== |
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The children's theme has been extended in previous years with the sponsorship of [[Dragon's Fury (roller coaster)|Dragon's Fury]], a popular attraction at [[Chessington World Of Adventures]]. |
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Ex-''[[EastEnders]]'' actress [[Daniela Denby-Ashe]], who played Sarah Hills in the show and currently plays Janey Harper in ''[[My Family]]'', appeared in a Skips advert as a teenager.{{cn|date=April 2011}} Also in the 1980s, wrestler [[Giant Haystacks]] appeared in a TV advert for Skips, with the closing line "Dainty aren't they?". |
Ex-''[[EastEnders]]'' actress [[Daniela Denby-Ashe]], who played Sarah Hills in the show and currently plays Janey Harper in ''[[My Family]]'', appeared in a Skips advert as a teenager.{{cn|date=April 2011}} Also in the 1980s, wrestler [[Giant Haystacks]] appeared in a TV advert for Skips, with the closing line "Dainty aren't they?". |
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| Product type | Tapioca |
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| Owner | United Biscuits |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Introduced | 1974 |
| Markets | United Kingdom |
| Website | Official website |
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Skips are a tapioca snack from the United Kingdom and Ireland; which were first launched in 1974 as prawn cocktail. The snacks are made by United Biscuits and sold under the KP brand made under license from Meiji Seika Japan.
Skips are similar to Chinese prawn crackers, although they are smaller and have a finer texture that makes them fizz and 'melt' on the tongue. Today they are available with bacon and cheese flavours in addition to the traditional prawn cocktail.[1] Other flavours, such as pickled onion, Caribbean Spice curry (teal blue bag), Hot from Rio chilli (orange bag), Chinese spare rib (purple bag), a Limited edition ReBoot Dots Doughnut (pink bag), and a Sweetcorn & Relish (yellow bag)[2] have been available in the past.
Since early 2006, Skips have seen a 30% reduction in saturated fat and a 10% reduction in sodium and are made with 100% sunflower oil. Skips contain no artificial colours or flavourings, and have fewer than 100 calories.
Packets of skips often have jokes written on the back, which are meant to be humorous to children.
Sponsorship and TV adverts
The children's theme has been extended in previous years with the sponsorship of Dragon's Fury, a popular attraction at Chessington World Of Adventures.
Ex-EastEnders actress Daniela Denby-Ashe, who played Sarah Hills in the show and currently plays Janey Harper in My Family, appeared in a Skips advert as a teenager.[citation needed] Also in the 1980s, wrestler Giant Haystacks appeared in a TV advert for Skips, with the closing line "Dainty aren't they?".
Action Biker, a mid-1980s budget computer game from Mastertronic featured the Clumsy Colin character from the then-current Skips adverts, as well as KP Skips branding on the case artwork.
References
- ^ "Skips". United ~Biscuits. Retrieved 15 April 2011.
- ^ ""Did Skips ever come in a Sweetcorn & Relish flavour?"".
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