But most Lunchables are based on some combination of fatty meat, cheese, and refined white flour, plus synthetic drinks and snacks. They are only considered a "better" alternative to most processed lunch products because of their small package size.

They were initially introduced in Seattle in 1988 before being released nationally in 1989. Many Lunchables products are produced in a Garland, Texas facility, and are then distributed across the United States.

Lunchables were originally released in Seattle markets in 1988. Citing the success of the Seattle rollout, they went national in 1989. Now, it's estimated that around 49 million Americans a year buy Lunchables products.

This chicken nugget lunch kit features real, epic food including Oscar Mayer breaded white meat chicken nuggets, ketchup dipping sauce, a juicy Capri Sun fruit punch drink and sweet Nerds candy for a dessert treat.

Moss said yet another genius aspect of Lunchables is its marketing. The kits give kids a rare bit of autonomy to make their own meal. And, other kids will be envious of their bright yellow box. And, parents who feel bad that they can't make their kids lunch themselves may placate themselves by giving them Lunchables.

Many Lunchables products are produced at Kraft Foods, Inc.'s Fullerton factory in Fullerton, California and are then distributed across the nation. A typical Lunchables meal combination includes crackers, small slices of meat, and an equal number of slices of cheese. They come in over 25 varieties.

“It was seen as a convenience solution to lunch for working mothers, working dads, and the like,” he says. But the creators of Lunchables aimed younger when they discovered in market research how much fun kids had assembling their meals.

Many Lunchables products are produced at Kraft Foods, Inc.'s Fullerton factory in Fullerton, California and are then distributed across the nation. A typical Lunchables meal combination includes crackers, small slices of meat, and an equal number of slices of cheese. They come in over 25 varieties.

Your typical chicken nugget is made of white chicken meat that is supposed to come from the pectoral muscles or breast of the chicken. They usually have other parts of the chicken mixed in as well, though.

Nutritional Content: The nutritional content of Lunchables is often a concern. They tend to be high in sodium, saturated fats, and added sugars. Many varieties contain processed meats, which are linked to health issues when consumed in excess. Portion Sizes: The portio.

But what about Lunchables' nutritional value? Experts have pointed out that it's not the healthiest option for kids. After all, Lunchables do not have the recommended servings of fruits, vegetables, fiber, and dairy that children need for their growing bodies. Some have raised concerns about its sodium content as well.

Further, sodium nitrite, present in the Turkey and Cheddar Cracker Stacker Lunchable, is used as a curing agent for meat and itself is classified as a Group 2A carcinogen (“Probably carcinogenic to humans”).