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Welcome to All African Delights! We make authentic African snacks with a modern twist that will remind you of home with every bite. Today we will be introducing our main product, Chin Chin which is currently available in Vanilla flavour and how it can give you a nostalgic taste once you have it and help you connect to your cultural roots from back home. And who knows, you might find something similar to Chin Chin that you have already had.

What is Nostalgia?

As an international student or an immigrant in Canada, you must have felt nostalgia quite often. Maybe it’s when you had a particular food dish during a potluck event and were reminded of the flavours from back home or you listen to a specific song from your childhood and it reminds you of your carefree days and maybe you listened to it with your grandmother and you miss them. So, nostalgia is a strong emotion that will make you feel happy and slightly sad because maybe you miss those times with your family back home.

The Link Between Nostalgia and Food

• Food is a universal medium which connects people from all over the globe, regardless of any language barriers or cultural differences.
• When you ask someone about their favourite food, you might realise that the dish was something you might have eaten in the past just made in a different way. It will also take you down the memory lane and make you reminisce about something you made together as a family or you might miss your mother remembering all these delicious dishes.
• In this way, food helps break down any barriers you might have and bring you closer to each other by discovering other cultures and make you feel connected to others through this act of sharing and talking about food.
• This is why finding traditional snacks like Chin Chin in Canada can be a nostalgic experience for all immigrants, making you feel more at home in this foreign land and help you find a new connection to others through Chin Chin.

Chin Chin as a Versatile Snack

Chin is an authentic African snack which comes from Nigeria and is made from a simple dough mixture and fried to a perfect golden-brown colour. What makes it unique is that it can be had solely as a snack as well as an addition to any other dish.

Different Ways to Eat Chin Chin

• As a snack: Instead of popcorn, you can try a bowl of Chin Chin while binge-watching your favourite show.
• As a topping: Chin Chin can add a nice crunch to the texture when added on top of salads and ice creams.
• In Dips: Chin Chin can be dipped into hummus or avocado dip to turn it into a healthy snack.
• For breakfast: It’s said to never have tea or coffee on an empty stomach in the morning. So, Chin Chin will help you if you pair it with any of your hot beverages and make it a satisfying meal.

Make New Connections Through the Cultural Relatability of Chin Chin

We already know that food helps connect people from different communities, makes you feel a sense of belongingness and breaks down any barriers regardless of race, country, religion or culture. Chin Chin is an authentic African snack, but did you know how similar it is to foods from other countries?

Snacks Similar to Chin Chin Around the World

• Shakkar Para (India): This is a crispy, sweet, diamond-shaped Indian snack that is usually made on the festivals of Diwali and Holi.
• KulKul (Goa, India): This is a traditional Goan sweet which is usually made with the family during Christmas time. They are crispy, flaky, and melt-in-the-mouth.
• Khapse (Tibet): It is a deep-fried pastry eaten and offered most commonly at the Tibetan New Year, but also sometimes on other special occasions, like Tibetan weddings and is made in various shapes.
• Uraro (Philippines): They are also called Arrowroot cookies and are made from Arrowroot flour. They have a delicate and powdery texture and are usually flower-shaped.
• Pasta Fritta (Italy): These are fried dough treats that can be either sweet or savoury.
• Oliebollen (Germany): These are basically Dutch doughnuts and are crispy at the edges but soft in the middle.
• Mandazi (Kenya): These are triangle-shaped, deep-fried, spiced doughnut-like treats that are an East African delicacy.

Are you ready to try Chin Chin and get hit with a nostalgic taste?

Chin Chin might be an African snack, but there are so many similarities to different cultures. It brings forth feelings of joy and comfort, makes you reminisce your fond memories, and makes it easier for you to connect with new people from diverse communities. Community is everything in a country like Canada. So, what are you waiting for?
Order your packet of Chin Chin today and tell us what Chin Chin reminds you of from back home!