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CHIN CHIN QUESTIONS

What is Chin Chin?

Chin-Chin is a delicious ready-to-eat Nigerian snack loved by most Africans. It is a sweet snack that is a popular West African snack, especially in Nigeria. It is a crunchy, deep-fried pastry that comes in bite-sized pieces. Chin-Chin is sweet and can be flavoured with a hint of nutmeg or other spices. It is commonly enjoyed as a snack during festive occasions, celebrations, or simply as a treat at home.

Chin-Chin can be sweet or savoury depending on the ingredients. It could be crunchy in texture or made into a soft textured biscuit. So, from the great crunchy to the softie bite taste, Chin-Chin is a versatile snack suitable for all taste buds with ages ranging from children to the elderly.

What is Tabitha's Chin Chin made of?

Made using traditional Nigerian recipe with the finest blend of British ingredients flour, sugar, margarine, and flavourings. Freshly produced from our Croydon UK factory.

What is the meaning of Chin Chin?

“Chin Chin has a few different meanings, depending on the cultural context:

Italian and French Toast: In Italy and France, "Chin chin!" is a casual way of saying "Cheers!" when clinking glasses for a toast. It’s believed to have originated from the Chinese greeting "qǐng qǐng" (请请), meaning "please please" or "welcome." This phrase travelled to Europe through trade and evolved in meaning, becoming associated with toasting and celebration.
Nigerian Snack: In Nigeria and some other West African countries, "chin chin" refers to a popular sweet, crunchy snack made from dough, usually containing flour, sugar, and milk. The dough is cut into small pieces, fried, and sometimes flavoured with nutmeg or cinnamon. It’s often enjoyed at parties or as a snack.
British Slang: In British slang, "chin chin" can sometimes be used as a farewell, similar to "goodbye" or "see you."

Each meaning has its own regional and cultural flavour, but they all carry a friendly, celebratory tone!”

Is Chin Chin a Nigerian Snack?

Yes, but Chin Chin is made in most West African countries. It is similar to Dabo Kalo made by the Ethiopians and served with beer.

Do Chin Chin come in different shapes?

Yes, Chin Chin can be cut into strips, cubes or even alphabets or animal shapes.

Is Chin Chin baked or fried?

Chin Chin can be baked or fried but traditional method is deep frying.

Can you add egg in chin chin?

Yes (optional).

What makes chin chin soft or crunchy?

Extra fat and eggs will make the texture of the Chin Chin softer, so for crunchy Chin Chin simply reduce the butter or fat.

Can chin chin be savoury?

Yes, but traditional Chin Chin is sweet. For savoury simply add sweet chilli, ginger, or other spices.

What are the ingredients for Chin chin?

(Milk and Eggs are optional)

Does chin chin have allergens?

Yes, the basic traditional recipes have a few allergens such as:

Wheat| Gluten |Milk| Eggs

Is chin chin healthy?

Like every snack Chin Chin contains high calories so should be consumed as occasional treat. Tabitha’s Chin Chin use lower percentage of sugar and butter hence the crunchiness and mid sweetness. Tabitha’s Original has 509 Kcal per 100g.

Does chin chin have protein?

Yes, a little bit. Tabitha’s Chin Chin has 6-7%

How do you store Chin Chin?

Airtight in a cool dry cupboard

How Long can you keep chin chin?

Shell Life: Best Before 9 Months

Do you drink tea with chin chin?

Yes! Chin Chin goes perfectly well with Tea, Coffee, Milk, and other beverages.

How Do You serve Chin Chin?

Tea dunking Yoghurts Breakfast Granola Ice cream Cheesecake

Snacking Parties Wedding favours Kid’s lunch packs Nibbles

Tea Breaks Light lunch meal Office meetings Pub snacks Nuts

Who makes the Best chin chin?

We believe Tabitha’s brand is the best Chin Chin in England

Who makes Tabitha’s Chin Chin?

Tabitha’s Chin Chin is made by Beautiful Foods Ltd a registered company in England established in 2001. They are a major supplier of Chin Chin to the largest supermarkets and wholesalers in the United Kingdom.

Why Tabitha’s Chin Chin?

Famous for taste within African Community
Strong wide appeal to any cultural background
Satisfying taste for every age group
Convenient on the go snack size and sharing size for parties.
Great sales, generates high profits.
Quality Assurance and Excellent hygiene rating
Reputable company with over 20 years track record
Business Growth Strategy
New Market Opportunity
Easy storage and long shelf life
Point of sale impulse buy
Creates joyful moments and customer’s experience.

Where can I buy Tabitha’s Chin Chin?

Available from Local shops, Sainsbury’s, Online store or direct from our factory.

Where is Tabitha’s Chin chin Made?

It is made in England in our Croydon Factory.

What are the available sizes and flavours?

Available in various pack sizes: 60g packets, 140g tubs, 200g tubs, 400g and 800g bucket.
Available in 6 flavours: original, coconut, banana, chocolate, cinnamon, salt, and onions.

What are the attributes for Tabitha’s Chin Chin?

Brand Name: Tabitha’s

Company: Beautiful Foods Ltd

Legal Name: Chin-Chin Original Flavour

Descriptor: Ready-to-eat snack

Country of Origin: Made in England

EEC Health Code: Croydon Greater London

Packaging Format: Polypropylene food plastic and film

Outer Packaging: Polythene bags and cardboard boxes

Pack Weight: 60g, 140g, 200g, 400g, and 800g

Temperature Status: Ambient

Serve Status: ambient (room temperature)

PREPARATION/COOKING GUIDELINES

Ready-to-eat

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Dry Cool Area for longer shelf life of 9 Months

DECLARED INGREDIENTS PANEL

Wheat flour, sugar, water margarine, (vegetable, oils, salt, emulsifier, E475, colours: E100, E160b, flavourings) eggs, skimmed milk powder, vanilla flavour, nutmeg, and vegetable oil.

NUTRITION DATA

Yes, as below

Serving Description:

Ready to eat

No. portions per pack

Serving Size:50g

Preparation Method: None

(Ready-to-eat)

Pack Copy Values

Per Portion 100g

Energy kJ

2130

Energy kcal

509

Available Carbohydrates

67.2

of which Sugars

19.3

Total Fat

23.9

of which Saturates

4.8

Protein

7.5

Salt via Sodium x2.5

0.14

Food Tolerance Data and Free From Information:

Y/N

Comments

Gluten?

Wheat and Wheat Derivatives?

Rye and Rye Derivatives?

Barley and Barley Derivatives?

Malt Extract and Derivatives?

Oats and Oat Derivatives?

Soya and Soya Derivatives?

Crustaceans and Crustacean Derivatives?

Shellfish and Shellfish derivatives?

Egg and Egg Derivatives?

Fish and Fish Derivatives?

Milk and Milk Derivatives?

Maize and Maize Derivatives?

Sesame and Sesame Derivatives?

Celery and Celery Derivatives?

Mustard and Mustard Derivatives?

Nuts (including all derivatives and oils)?

Garlic and Garlic Derivatives?

Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein?

Lupin and Lupin Derivatives?

Potassium based salt substitutes?

Mechanically Recovered Meat?

Yeast and Yeast Derivatives?

Artificial Colours?

Artificial Flavours?

Added Monosodium Glutamate?

Artificial Preservatives?

All Preservatives?

Benzoates?

Sulphites?

BHA/BHT?

Alcohol?

Pork and Pork by-products?

Lamb and Lamb by-products?

Beef and beef by-products?

Poultry and Poultry by-products?

Process Related Free From information:

Is the product produced in a nut and sesame seed free production area?

Is the product free from any ingredients derived from Chymosin?

Product Suitability:

Is the product suitable for Vegetarians?

Is the product suitable for Vegans?

Is the product suitable for a Kosher diet?

Is the product suitable for a Halal diet?

Freezing Statements:

Is the product suitable for Home Freezing?

Has the product previously been frozen?

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