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| main_ingredient = [[Wheat flour]], [[Cheddar cheese]]
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'''Cheddars''' are a British brand of baked [[Cheddar cheese]]-flavoured savoury biscuits. They were originally manufactured and sold by Crawfords. Until 2014, Cheddars were marketed under the [[McVitie's]] brand, but are now marketed under the [[Jacob's]] brand.  Mini Cheddars continue to be marketed under the McVitie's brand in Ireland.  Cheddars are made using wheat flour, and include real cheese.<ref name="Tesco-1">{{cite web |title=Jacob's Mini Cheddars Original 6 X 23G |url=https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/312985128 |publisher=[[Tesco]] |access-date=31 January 2024}}</ref>
==Varieties==
'''Mini Cheddars''' were the result of product diversification by McVitie's in 1984–1985. New flavours were later introduced, including [[Marmite]], BBQ Beef, [[Branston (brand)|Branston Pickle]], Cheese & Onion, Ham & Cheese and Mature Cheddar. They are commonly sold as a snack in pubs throughout the United Kingdom, and from shops, in one-portion packets and multi-portion drums.<ref name="Tesco-1" /><ref name="Tesco-2">{{cite web |title=Jacob's Mini Cheddars Christmas Caddy 260G |url=https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/256685637 |publisher=Tesco |access-date=31 January 2024}}</ref>
In 2015, a range of crispier, crinkled Mini Cheddars called '''Crinklys''' was launched, with flavours such as Cheese & Onion, Salt & Vinegar, [[Prawn cocktail#Spin-off products|Prawn Cocktail]] and [[Sweet chili sauce|Sweet Chili]].
In 2017, three new cheese flavours were added to the range: [[Stilton cheese|Stilton]], [[Red Leicester]] and [[Applewood cheese|Smoked Applewood]]. Also, they released their Mini Cheddar Crispy Thins.
As of 2019, Jacob's Mini Cheddars were available in eight flavours - Cheddar, Smoked Cheddar, BBQ, Red Leicester, Blue Stilton, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack and Branston Pickle.
In 2020, three new limited edition flavours were added; Nacho cheese & jalapeno, lime and chilli and chipotle chilli wings.
In 2021, three new flavours were added; Ploughman's, Blue cheese and Chilli cheddar. However, as of 2023, these versions are no longer available in the UK.
'''Cheddars Baked Cheese Biscuits''' are a larger version of the biscuit usually found in multipacks. Available in flavours such as; Cheddar Cheese, Smoked Cheddar, BBQ, Pepper Jack and Branston Pickle. The larger Cheddar biscuit also referred to as ‘Giant Mini Cheddars’ is the successor of the Mini Cheddars.
== References ==
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== External links ==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110726143126/http://www.unitedbiscuits.com/our-brands.php?rnd=WzzBsEdDO2tSyjpiVpgg9xlpZyxu4oSkJsRgXPXkyBt1t6vYk0xeUaxphLx5p%2FWX Mini Cheddars] at the United Biscuits website (2011)
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