Which of the following is true about the development of Flamin' Hot Cheetos, according to PepsiCo's official investigation?

The story behind popular food products often becomes part of their marketing legend. Sometimes these origin stories are carefully crafted for brand identity, while others evolve organically. This poll explores the fascinating development history behind one of America's most successful snack innovations. Test your knowledge about product development in the food industry!

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Richard Montañez, a janitor at Frito-Lay, invented them and pitched the idea directly to the CEO, leading to his promotion and the product's launch.
The product was developed by a team of food scientists at Frito-Lay's headquarters after market research showed demand for spicier snack options.
A focus group of college students accidentally mixed Cheetos with hot sauce during testing, inspiring Frito-Lay to create the official product.
The recipe was purchased from a small Mexican snack company and rebranded as Flamin' Hot Cheetos after minimal modifications.