46 • May | June 2026 • abasto.com Special Insert Sweets & snacks 2 7 54 8 3 6 TOP 10 snacks BY VIOLETA MONTES DE OCA The specialized portal The Top Tens has com- piled the preferences of thousands of users, revealing a list of snacks that dominate the mar- ket due to their flavor and brand positioning. 1 Potato Chips Crunchy, salty, and mostly natural. National Potato Chip Day is celebrated on March 14. Oreos We all know the “right” way to eat an Oreo (it involves a glass of milk). This classic exists in various versions, flavors, and thicknesses. Popcorn This snack was once considered a breakfast food, but today, combined with butter and salt, it is the perfect excuse to watch a movie. Tortilla Chips The popular history behind “tortilla chips” or “nachos” began in Mexico, when Ignacio “Nacho” Anaya prepared them for military wives. Mixed Fruit There are no brands or specific packaging for this snack. People actually voted for the freshness and diversity that fresh fruit offers. Cookies Available in all sizes, ingredients, and flavors, cookies are a classic snack for people of all ages. Cheese Crackers This icon of American cuisine turned 100 years old in 2021. They work both as a snack and as the perfect pairing for soups and salads. Pop-Tarts A rectangular breakfast treat ready after a few moments in the toaster. Its original (and forgotten) name? “Fruit Scone.” Fruit Snacks/Gummies These are not dehydrated fruit and come in different shapes, combinations, and flavors. General Mills first used the term “fruit snack” in 1983. Pretzels Catholicism and Lent are behind this snack, as the original recipe only required water, flour, and salt—meat, milk, and eggs were not on the menu. 910