Skips are a tapioca snack from the UK; which were first launched in 1974 as shrimp cocktail flavour. Since this was not persuading, they changed the name to prawn cocktail. The snacks are made by United Biscuits and sold under the KP brand. Today they are available with bacon and cheese flavours in addition to the traditional prawn cocktail. Other flavours, such as pickled onion, curry and chilli have been available in the past.
Since early 2006 ...
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Skips are a tapioca snack from the UK; which were first launched in 1974 as shrimp cocktail flavour. Since this was not persuading, they changed the name to prawn cocktail. The snacks are made by United Biscuits and sold under the KP brand. Today they are available with bacon and cheese flavours in addition to the traditional prawn cocktail. Other flavours, such as pickled onion, curry and chilli 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, although they have E-numbers.
Packets of skips often have strange 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, a popular attraction at Chessington World Of Adventures. Since then though, they have rescinded the sponsorship, even though there are logos still...
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