NikNaks (South African snack)

For Nik Naks made by KP Snacks in the United Kingdom, see Nik Naks (British snack).
A bowl of NikNaks
Product typeCheese puffs
OwnerSimba Chips
CountrySouth Africa
Introduced1972
DiscontinuedNever
Related brandsSimba Chips
MarketsSouthern Africa
WebsiteOfficial website

NikNaks, also known as "amaNikNaks,"[1] is the brand name for a popular[2] brand of South African Cheese puffs manufactured by the Simba Chips company since 1972.[3] Originally only coming in a "Cheese" flavour. It is normally sold in 55 gram and 135 gram bags, and is primarily made from maize, vegetable oil, salt and cheese.

Though based in South Africa and mostly consumed in the Southern African region, NikNaks are consumed internationally due to South Africa's diaspora.[4]

  1. ^ "NikNaks celebrates over 40 years of snacking with new Spicy Beef and also costs R1 flavour". www.foodstuffsa.co.za. Archived from the original on 2016-08-18. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  2. ^ "South Africa's 25 most nostalgic foods". Eatout.co.za. 10 April 2013. Archived from the original on 16 August 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  3. ^ "Simba NikNaks - Cheese". SA Goodies. Archived from the original on 22 August 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  4. ^ "What African expats miss most about home - Homecoming Revolution". 2015-01-20. Archived from the original on 2018-12-11. Retrieved 2016-07-28.