<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/589b8c893149a13e088b5f0d-2250" alt="Doritos 1" data-mce-source="Hollis Johnson" /><p class="source"><span>Hollis Johnson</span></p></div><p></p></div></div>Doritos are one of the most successful snack foods ever, with a market-leading <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/188233/top-tortilla-tostada-chip-brands/"><span>$1.5 billion</span></a> in annual sales in the US.</p><p>What makes them so good? Food scientist Steven Witherly explained "the perfect snack food" at length in his book, "<span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Why-Humans-Like-Junk-Food/dp/059541429X">Why Humans Like Junk Food</a>."</span></p><p><span>We break down the highlights - with mouthwatering glamour shots - below.</span></p>

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A food scientist explains why Doritos are the perfect snack

Hollis JohnsonDoritos are one of the most successful snack foods ever, with a market-leading $1.5 billion in annual sales in the US.What makes them so good? Food scientist Steven Witherly explained "the perfect snack food" at length in his book, "Why Humans Like Junk Food."We break down the highlights - with mouthwatering glamour shots - below.

Hollis JohnsonDoritos are one of the most successful snack foods ever, with a market-leading $1. 5 billion in annual sales in the US.

A food scientist explains why Doritos are the perfect snack

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