There are so many options today when it comes to treats stacked on our supermarket shelves, but that doesn't mean we don't all pine for snacks that transport us back to childhood.
Over the years, we've seen an abundance of new sweets, drinks and crisps capture the taste buds of youngsters and adults alike. But we've also lost some classic treats that we wish we could indulge in again.
Some brands have completely disappeared, whereas other products have changed hands or are still around in one form or other. Whether it's a popular chocolate bar with a catchy slogan or a limited edition flavour of crisps, we all have a retro treat we'll always hold in our hearts and pray will make a reappearance.
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Here, we've taken a look back at a number of lost treats Mancunians would like to see back on the shelves. From Pyramints to Potato Puffs, they're bound to stir some memories.
This list isn't intended to be comprehensive, we put a call out on our Greater Manchester history, memories and people Facebook group for your suggestions. But, if there are any lost treats you think we should have included, let us know in the comments section.
Potato Puffs
Made by Burton's, Potato Puff crisps came onto our shelves in the 1960s. But they were very popular and a part of many childhoods through the decades.
Flavours included ready salted, cheese and onion, and salt and vinegar - as well as tomato ketchup. They disappeared around 2009, but there is now a Facebook group dedicated to bringing them back, where accounts hail the product as "the best crisps ever".
Bandits
Biscuit manufacturer William Macdonald gave the world "Penguin", "Munchmallow", "Yo-Yo" and "Bandit" biscuits decades ago. Many will remember the famous Bandit adverts, showing a group of bandits stealing the bars and getting caught red handed.
The milk chocolate wafer bars were a popular choice for years. One advertisement, shared online, show's the slogan "now capture the rich taste of Bandit".
What treat from childhood would you like to return? Let us know in the comments section below.
Pyramint
Terry’s – famous for Terry’s Chocolate Orange – also used to make Pyramint. The dark chocolate Egyptian pyramid shape had a minty middle.
The chunky treat first came onto our shelves in the 1980s. But sadly, Pyramint has not been seen since the 1990s.
Texan Bar
American-inspired, Texan Bar stood out boldly on the shelves with the US colours emblazoned within each letter on the packaging. Once you opened the wrapper, you were met with a nougat and toffee bar covered with chocolate.
The Texan bar was everywhere during the '70s and '80s, but was sadly discontinued towards the end of the '80s. It was briefly reinstated in 2005 by Nestlé for a limited period - and was once voted Britain's favourite ever chocolate.
Spangles
Made by Mars, Spangles were hard boiled sweets loved by kids and adults alike from the 1950s to the 1980s. Sold in a paper packet, the sweets were later individually wrapped, with customers enjoying flavours such as strawberry, blackcurrant, orange, pineapple, lemon and lime and cola.
Although the '50s tagline "The sweet way to go gay!" would have a different meaning now, back then they flew off the shelves. Despite being phased out in the 80s, they are said to have been briefly reintroduced in Woolworths in the 90s.
Aztec
The Aztec bar was hugly popular after it was launched in 1967. Made of milk chocolate, nougatine and caramel, the treat came in a dark purple wrapper.
Often referred to as Cadbury's answer to the Mars Bar, the Aztec was relatively short lived, and discontinued in 1978. But it is still fondly remembered today.
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Golden Cup
Golden Cups were once produced by Mackintosh before Nestle took over the delicious sweet. The milk chocolate had a soft toffee centre and lasted up until the 1980s.
Many will remember the bars and breaking off segments to indulge in the sweet centre. In the past, the logo was in bold yellow and red font.
Rise and Shine
Rise and Shine came in the form of a powder mix sachet, which was then mixed with water. The Kelloggs product didn't only produce orange flavours either, but also blackcurrant, lemon and more.
It was very popular during the 1970's. Many will also remember packets of Bird’s Apeel that could be made into a glass of orange juice.
Mighty Imps
Children of a certain generation will remember this being possibly the strongest taste you may ever have had. Like blackjacks, Mighty Imps would turn your tongue black and came in a little tub.
The small black liquorice squares had a menthol kick to them. They were first sold in tins before the products were sold in flip-top plastic containers.
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Nibb-it Wheelz
Who could forget Nibb-It's blue and white logo stamped on some of our favourite crisps. The brand once made Wheelz crisps, that were in the shape of a a horse's cartwheel.
Children of the 80s will remember tucking into a packet of these. They were probably most popular for their onion and vinegar flavouring.
Mint Cracknel
Another favourite from Mackintosh was the Mint Cracknel - which also had an orange and a peanut flavour version. Consisting of two small squares held in a small cardboard tray, the chocolate covered treats boasted a crunchy green centre.
Advertisements for the sweet on TV would say "Mint Cracknell takes you somewhere cool and green." They were also once found inside Quality Street tins.
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