mushroom 13,327 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 This is how bored my lovely mrs is, she just asked my why ready salted crisps are called "ready salted" instead of just salted. Her reasoning... "They don't call them ready salted and vinegar or ready prawn cocktail" I couldn't answer this question (pretty much couldn't be arsed really) so if anyone can please feel free to answer it. Right I'm off out shooting Quote Link to post Share on other sites
"Earth!" 503 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 she is board mate,go ride it... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fat_will 0 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 simple in days gone smiths crisps had a blue packet of salt you salted them your self Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ferretville 69 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 "Earth! said: she is board mate,go ride it... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 fat_will said: simple in days gone smiths crisps had a blue packet of salt you salted them your self Taken from Wikipedia: Quote Initially, chips went unseasoned until a twist of salt was placed inside the bag, to be added when required. This idea was originated by the Smiths Potato Crisps Company Ltd formed in 1920. Frank Smith originally packaged them in greaseproof paper bags which were then sold around London. I'm guessing that some other company added the salt to the crisps before bagging and coined the phrase 'Ready salted.' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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