Britain's ‘most boring snacks' revealed including rice cakes and popcorn – with chocolate making the top three
CRACKERS, cereal bars and rice cakes are among the most boring snacks to eat, according to research.
A poll of 2,000 adults who snack found biscuits, yoghurt and nuts also made the top 20 list of dullest foods to nibble on throughout the day.
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More than half (51 per cent) nibble on something between mealtimes every single day of the week.
But 40 per cent are sometimes left unsatisfied by their snacking choices, with 18 per cent regularly suffering from"snack regret"
With the most common time to reach for a treat being 3pm, with hunger (47 per cent), boredom (41 per cent) and habit (30 per cent) among the snacking triggers.
The research was commissioned by Ginsters, which has launched Pockets, a new snacking range which can be enjoyed any time of the day whether you're out and about or at home.
Radio presenter and Diversity member, Perri Kiely, who teamed with the Cornish brand, said: 'My snack routine is dependent on whatever I can grab in between my morning radio show and next presenting job so finding something that actually satisfies and fits in my pocket? That's a win.
'Talking to people about their snack habits showed the scale of snack regret – so many aren't satisfied whether they chose a carrot or a scotch egg.'
The study also found the most common places to snack were found to be at work (30 per cent), outdoors (14 per cent) and almost one in 10 (7 per cent) eat on public transport.
While taste was voted the most important thing about a quick nibble (44 per cent), followed by the need for them to be filling and satisfying (17 per cent), and convenient (15 per cent).
And more than a third (35 per cent) often turn to a snack when they need a quick energy boost.
It also emerged the most common bites to reach for include biscuits, crisps and chocolate – but these also came top for the foods people are most bored of.
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And yet, only five per cent try new snacks on a weekly basis or more, whereas 22 per cent do this a few times a month.
And 53 per cent of those polled via OnePoll.com have their few favourites - but generally like to mix it up.
When asked what qualities the perfect snack should have, 66 per cent said a delicious taste and 23 per cent would prefer a wider variety.
A spokesperson for Ginsters Pockets, which come in five new street food flavours, added: 'We found that people are craving more variety and quality in their snack choices.
'It's not just about grabbing the nearest thing anymore; taste and satisfaction really matter.
'That's why we're focused on creating snacks that are tasty, filling and convenient, even in the middle of a hectic day.'
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