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Those who travel to the UK will be intrigued by a number of things — the variety of accents, the music scene, and the dreary weather, for starters. Beyond those things, however, the most intense culture shock visitors will experience will likely come when they are exposed to the world of British snacks.
While supermarkets in the UK don’t carry popular bites like Goldfish or Cheetos, they do have quite a number of treats and flavors that manage to keep things interesting. Although they may seem odd to the rest of the world, below are just a few of the snacks that Brits love to chow down on at home.
Essentially the British version of Lays chips, Walkers offers more unique flavors than their American relative, including Prawn Cocktail, Worcester Sauce, Beef and Onion, Roast Chicken, Pickled Onion, and everyone's favorite: Marmite.
Chocolate Digestives aren't as healthy as they sound.
Although the name suggests the snack would be high in fiber and good for getting your system moving, Chocolate Digestives are simply crumbly, chocolate-covered cookies.
Although no one is exactly sure what the corn puffs are meant to resemble — some say hands or claws while others say ghosts — Monster Munch's colorful packaging is what makes it so well known in the UK.
Incredibly popular across the pond, many are surprised when they bite into a Jaffa Cake and realize that despite appearing crunchy, they are actually soft to the bite.
You've tried eggs boiled, scrambled, poached, and sunny-side up, but have you ever tried a Scotch egg? Wrapped in meat, breaded, and deep-fried, they are a staple in gastropubs and the deli section at Tesco.
Perhaps the cutest snack on the list, Jammie Dodgers consist of raspberry or strawberry jam sandwiched between two shortbread cookies and decorated with an iconic heart-shaped cutout.
Space Invaders are cheap and come in a variety of flavors.
Shaped a little more like the rings in Sonic the Hedgehog games than the classic toy they're named after, Hula Hoops potato snacks come in flavors like Sweet Chili, Tikki, Smoky Bacon, and Roast Chicken.
Although Ribena makes up a sizeable percentage of the British diet, many Americans haven't even heard of — let alone tasted — the fruit that it's made of: blackcurrant.
Maynards wine gums come in many flavors — but none of them include like wine. They're named for their light, fruity aftertaste, which mimics "the experience of savouring a fine wine."
Cherry Bakewells are perfect for those with a sweet tooth.
Filled with raspberry plum jam and topped with a layer of almond sponge cake, these delicious little tarts by Mr. Kipling taste like heaven to anyone with a sweet tooth.
