# Snack > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Snack > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Snack.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snack > Source revision: 1349494593 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Small food portions consumed outside of the main meals of the day "Midnight snack" redirects here. For other uses, see [Midnight Snack](/source/Midnight_Snack_(disambiguation)). For other uses, see [Snack (disambiguation)](/source/Snack_(disambiguation)). [Trail mix](/source/Trail_mix) is a snack food commonly made with [peanuts](/source/Peanut), [raisins](/source/Raisin), and candy, such as [M&M's](/source/M%26M's). A **snack** is a small portion of [food](/source/Human_food) generally [eaten](/source/Eating) between [meals](/source/Meal).[1] Snacks come in a variety of forms including [packaged](/source/Food_packaging) snack foods and other [processed foods](/source/Processed_foods), as well as items made from fresh ingredients at home. Traditionally, snacks are prepared from a number of ingredients commonly available at home without a great deal of preparation. Often [cold cuts](/source/Lunch_meat), [fruits](/source/Fruit), [leftovers](/source/Leftovers), [nuts](/source/Nut_(fruit)), and [sweets](/source/Candy) are used as snacks. With the spread of [convenience stores](/source/Convenience_store), packaged snack foods became a significantly profitable business. Snack foods are typically designed to be portable, quick, and satisfying. [Processed](/source/Food_processing) snack foods, as one form of [convenience food](/source/Convenience_food), are designed to be less perishable, more durable, and more portable than prepared foods. They often contain substantial amounts of [sweeteners](/source/Sugar_substitute), [preservatives](/source/Preservative), and appealing ingredients such as [chocolate](/source/Chocolate), [peanuts](/source/Peanut), and specially designed flavors (such as flavored [potato chips](/source/Potato_chip)). Aside from the use of [additives](/source/Food_additive), the viability of [packaging](/source/Food_packaging) so that food quality can be preserved without degradation is also important for commercialization.[2] A snack eaten shortly before going to bed or during the night may be called a "bedtime snack", "late night snack", or "midnight snack". ## North America ### Canada In 2010, the average Canadian ate 300 snacks throughout the entire year.[3] Canadian identity is often associated with snack foods that are sold in Canada[4] due to [economic nationalism](/source/Economic_nationalism).[5] Some Canadian snacks include [ketchup chips](/source/Ketchup_chips), [Smarties](/source/Smarties), [Coffee Crisp](/source/Coffee_Crisp), [Kinder Surprise](/source/Kinder_Surprise), [Jos Louis](/source/Jos_Louis), [Big Turk](/source/Big_Turk), and [Nanaimo bars](/source/Nanaimo_bar).[6] ### United States Bowl of popcorn. In the United States, a popular snack food is the [peanut](/source/Peanut). Peanuts first arrived from [South America](/source/South_America) via [slave ships](/source/South_american_slavery) and became incorporated into African-inspired cooking on southern [plantations](/source/Plantation). After the [Civil War](/source/American_Civil_War), the taste for peanuts spread north, where they were incorporated into the culture of such popular events as baseball games and [vaudeville theaters](/source/Vaudeville_theater).[7] Numerous types of [hard pretzel](/source/Hard_pretzel). Along with [popcorn](/source/Popcorn) (also of South American origin), snacks bore the stigma of being sold by unhygienic [street vendors](/source/Hawker_(trade)). The middle-class etiquette of the Victorian era (1837–1901) categorized any food that did not require proper usage of utensils as lower-class.[7] [Pretzels](/source/Pretzels) were introduced to North America by the [Dutch](/source/Netherlands), via [New Amsterdam](/source/New_Amsterdam) in the 17th century. In the 1860s, the snack was still associated with immigrants, unhygienic street vendors, and saloons. Due to loss of business during the [Prohibition era](/source/Prohibition_in_the_United_States) (1920–1933), pretzels underwent rebranding to make them more appealing to the public. As [packaging](/source/Packaging_and_labeling) revolutionized snack foods, allowing sellers to reduce contamination risk, while making it easy to advertise brands with a [logo](/source/Logo), pretzels boomed in popularity, bringing many other types of snack foods with it. By the 1950s, snacking had become an all-American pastime, becoming an internationally recognized emblem of middle American life.[7][8] ## Middle East Nuts are a staple of snacks in the [Middle East](/source/Middle_East). Among the many varieties available within the region, the most popular are [almonds](/source/Almond), [walnuts](/source/Walnut), [hazelnuts](/source/Hazelnut), [pine nuts](/source/Pine_nut), and [pistachios](/source/Pistachio).[9] According to archeological evidence, nuts have been part of the Middle Eastern diet for centuries with ancient civilizations taking advantage of them for their health benefits.[10] The health benefits of nuts comes from them being good sources of protein, healthy fats, fibers, vitamins and minerals.[11] Nuts have now become a regular snack with a 119 billion dollar market as of 2022 that is projected to continue growing into 2023.[12] Nuts can be prepared in a variety of ways, such as by roasting them with spices and lemon juice or incorporating them into food and desserts such as [baklava](/source/Baklava), [knafeh](/source/Knafeh), and [kibbeh](/source/Kibbeh).[13][14][15] Hummus Mouhammara Spreads and dips are eaten with [pita bread](/source/Pita). The most popular dip in the middle east is [hummus](/source/Hummus).[16] Hummus is a blend of [chickpeas](/source/Chickpea), [tahini](/source/Tahini), lemon, and garlic usually served with olive oil and paprika on top.[17] Hummus's origins can be traced back to a Syrian cookbook from the 13th century.[18] Other dips are also popularly served such as [mouhammara](/source/Muhammara) and [baba ganoush](/source/Baba_ganoush).[16] Mouhammara is a walnut, tahini, and roasted red pepper dip served with olive oil on top originating from the Syrian city of [Aleppo](/source/Aleppo).[19] Baba ganoush is a spread made from roasted eggplants, olive oil, and other vegetables.[20] The origins of baba ganoush are not clear with many conflicting pieces of evidence pointing to multiple countries of origin.[21] A sweet dip is Ashta, a cream made from milk, rose or orange blossom water, and ghee, which is usually accompanied with honey.[22] Falafel sandwich Many popular snacks in the Middle East are obtained from street vendors due to low cost and convenience of eating on the go.[23] Many of these snacks consist of a protein with bread.[23] [Falafel](/source/Falafel) consists of many little fried balls of ground chickpeas or [fava beans](/source/Vicia_faba) with herbs, spices served in pita bread with tahini sauce and a choice of vegetables.[24] Falafel is believed to originate from Egypt around 1000 years ago by [Egyptian Copts](/source/Copts_in_Egypt).[25] [Shawarma](/source/Shawarma) is served in a similar fashion to falafel, pita bread with sauce and vegetables, but instead prepared by slowly cooking layers of meat on a spit before thinly slicing it.[26] Chicken shawarma sandwich ## Asia ### Japan A serving of [Takoyaki](/source/Takoyaki), a popular Japanese street snack (octopus-filled batter balls). Traditional [Mochi](/source/Mochi) filled with sweet red bean paste, often enjoyed during festivals. In Japan, rice-based snacks such as [Senbei](/source/Senbei) (rice crackers) and [Mochi](/source/Mochi) (pounded rice cakes) have been part of traditional food culture for centuries, often consumed during festivals and tea ceremonies. Modern packaged snacks have also become highly popular, with products like [Pocky](/source/Pocky) and uniquely flavored [Kit Kat](/source/Kit_Kat) bars (including [Matcha](/source/Matcha) green tea and [Wasabi](/source/Wasabi) varieties) gaining both domestic and international recognition.[27] Convenience stores (*konbini*) play a central role in snack culture by offering ready-to-eat foods such as [Onigiri](/source/Onigiri) (rice balls), [Karaage](/source/Karaage) (fried chicken), and sandwiches alongside packaged chips and sweets. Street snacks are also common, particularly at festivals (*matsuri*). Popular examples include [Takoyaki](/source/Takoyaki) (octopus-filled batter balls), [Taiyaki](/source/Taiyaki) (fish-shaped pastries filled with sweet bean paste or custard), and [Dorayaki](/source/Dorayaki) (pancakes filled with sweet red bean paste). Seasonal snacks reflect local agricultural traditions, such as [Sakura mochi](/source/Sakura_mochi) (rice cake filled with red bean paste and wrapped in a cherry blossom leaf), which is associated with cherry blossom season in spring. Snack companies in Japan also collaborate with popular [anime](/source/Anime) and [manga](/source/Manga) franchises to produce limited-edition flavors, which become sought after by collectors and fans. ## Nutrition The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. You may improve this article, discuss the issue on the talk page, or create a new article, as appropriate. (April 2023) (Learn how and when to remove this message) See also: [Grazing (human eating pattern)](/source/Grazing_(human_eating_pattern)) Government bodies, such as [Health Canada](/source/Health_Canada), recommend that people make a conscious effort to eat more healthy, natural snacks, such as [fruit](/source/Fruit), [vegetables](/source/Vegetable), [nuts](/source/Nut_(fruit)), and [cereal grains](/source/Cereal) while avoiding high-calorie, low-nutrient [junk food](/source/Junk_food).[28] A 2010 study showed that children in the [United States](/source/United_States) snacked on average six times per day, approximately twice as often as American children in the 1970s.[29] This represents consumption of roughly 570 calories more per day than U.S. children consumed in the 1970s.[30] ## Types Further information: [List of snack foods](/source/List_of_snack_foods) - [Bagel](/source/Bagel) with [cream cheese](/source/Cream_cheese) - [Bars](/source/Bar_(food)) - [Bitterballen](/source/Bitterballen) - [Candy bar](/source/Candy_bar) - [Carrot Chips](/source/Carrot_Chips) - [Chaat](/source/Chaat) - [Cheese](/source/Cheese), a larger cold prepared snack - [Cheese puffs/cheese curls](/source/Cheese_puffs) - [Chocolate-coated marshmallow treats](/source/Chocolate-coated_marshmallow_treats) - [Corn chips](/source/Corn_chip) and [Tortilla chips](/source/Tortilla_chip) - [Cocktail sausage](/source/Cocktail_sausage) - [Cookies](/source/Cookie) - [Crackers](/source/Cracker_(food)) - [Deviled eggs](/source/Deviled_egg) - [Doughnuts](/source/Doughnut) - [Dried fruits](/source/Dried_fruit) - [Drinkable yogurt](/source/Drinkable_yogurt) - [Edamame](/source/Edamame), fresh or dried - [Granola bars](/source/Granola_bars) - [Falafel](/source/Falafel) - [Flour tortilla](/source/Flour_tortilla) with a filling - Frozen berries - [Fruit](/source/Fruit), whole, sliced, [Fruit salad](/source/Fruit_salad), [Fruit cocktail](/source/Fruit_cocktail) - [Ice cream](/source/Ice_cream) - [Jell-O](/source/Jell-O) - [Jerky](/source/Jerky_(food)) - [Kaassoufflé](/source/Kaassouffl%C3%A9) - [Latiao](/source/Latiao) - [Lunchables](/source/Lunchables) - [Milkshake](/source/Milkshake) - [Muffins](/source/Muffins) - [Nuts](/source/Nut_(fruit)) - [Pound cake](/source/Pound_cake) - [Papadum](/source/Papadum) - [Peanuts](/source/Peanut) - [Pita](/source/Pita) bread - [Popcorn](/source/Popcorn) - [Pork rinds](/source/Pork_rinds) - [Potato chips](/source/Potato_chips) - [Pakoda](/source/Pakoda) - [Pretzels](/source/Pretzels) - [Raisins](/source/Raisins) - [Ratatouille](/source/Ratatouille) - [Rice cake](/source/Rice_cake) - Rice crackers, distinguished from the above - [Samosa](/source/Samosa) - [Seeds](/source/Seed) - [Shortbread](/source/Shortbread) - [Smoked salmon](/source/Smoked_salmon) - [Smoothie](/source/Smoothie) - [Teacake](/source/Teacake) - [Trail mix](/source/Trail_mix) - [Vegetables](/source/Vegetables) (e.g., [carrots](/source/Carrot), celery, cherry tomatoes) - [Yogurt](/source/Yogurt) ## See also - [Food portal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Food) - [Canapés](/source/Canap%C3%A9) - [Junk food](/source/Junk_food) - [List of brand name snack foods](/source/List_of_brand_name_snack_foods) - [List of foods](/source/List_of_foods) - [List of Indian snack foods](/source/List_of_Indian_snack_foods) - [List of Indonesian snacks](/source/List_of_Indonesian_snacks) - [List of Japanese snacks](/source/List_of_Japanese_snacks) - [List of snack foods](/source/List_of_snack_foods) - [List of snack foods by country](/source/List_of_snack_foods_by_country) - [Savoury (dish)](/source/Savoury_(dish)) ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Snack"](http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/snack). *Dictionary.com*. 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