NikNaks , also known as " amaNikNaks, " is the brand name for a popular brand of South African Cheese puffs manufactured by the Simba Chips company since 1972. 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.
5-586: Nik Naks may refer to: NikNaks (South African snack) , a brand of corn extruded snack produced by the Simba Chip company in South Africa Nik Naks (British snack) , a brand of corn extruded snack produced by KP Snacks in the United Kingdom Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
10-514: The Southern African region, NikNaks are consumed internationally due to South Africa's diaspora . The brand features the brand mascot, Nik the Nak, on a yellow packet with different coloured diamonds arranged in a circular pattern depending on the flavour. Green for fruit chutney , brown for spicy beef, and pink for cheese. In the 2000s the image of the brand mascot was altered due to concerns over
15-421: The racially prejudicial nature of the original image featuring a stylised Kaapse Klopse minstrel. The mascot was originally " introduced as a middle-aged comic-like character [that] has since evolved into a funkier more youthful male, symbolising elements of youth culture. " The new and final (as of 2020) branding was finalised in 2010 when a design from the advertising agency Graffiti by Mzwandile Buthelezi
20-570: The title Nik Naks . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nik_Naks&oldid=890141550 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages NikNaks (South African snack) Though based in South Africa and mostly consumed in
25-462: Was chosen after members of the public voted it the best of 3 possible new options. In 2014 British importers of South African Niknaks were issued with legal letters informing them not to import the snacks into the country as they infringed on the brand name of the older, 1981-established British brand Nik Naks manufactured by KP Snacks . NikNaks currently come in eight different flavours: The following flavours are discontinued: Simba Chip,
#238761