Though contents vary, the mixes generally include an assortment of Chex cereals, chips, hard breadsticks, pretzels, nuts or bagel bites.

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang were used in animated TV commercials to promote Chex Party mix.

[8] In August 1996, General Mills acquired the Chex product line from Ralston Purina along with other brands.

In total, General Mills produces 13 varieties of Chex Mixes, not including limited editions.

[15] These flavors can be broadly divided into three categories: savory, chocolate (usually marketed as "Muddy Buddies"), and sweet 'n salty.