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Did you know? The very first flavor of Doritos ever sold was actually Toasted Corn, which tasted just like a regular tortilla chip without any of the bold seasoning powder we associate with the brand today.

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    The iconic orange color of Doritos was not part of the original recipe. They were originally plain, unseasoned corn chips until a Frito-Lay executive visited Disneyland in 1964 and saw a vendor selling taco-seasoned chips, which inspired the brand to add its signature flavor.
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