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The 4 Types of Snackers According to new consumer behavior research, when it comes to snacking you're a chewer, a cruncher, a smoosher, or a sucker. Study authors Melissa Jeltema, PhD and Jacqueline Beckley, MBA found that each group selected food based on product texture, and it may help you lose weight�give a cruncher a low-calorie crunchy snack, and she'll be more satisfied than if she had a chewy food. Find out more about each type, and snacks to choose. 43% of snackers are Chewers Chewers like to take their time chewing and prefer food that does not break up when bitten. There are two types of chewers: long (think gummy bears) and short (think jelly beans). Signature snacks also include chocolate-covered raisins, soft granola bars, chewy cookies and brownies; lighter bites might be pineapples or oranges. The study authors also found that a chewer who eats cereal will often add textured ingredients like raisins, or allow the food to soften slightly before eating it. 33% of people are Crunchers Crunchers forcefully bite through food and swallow it quickly. They reach for foods like crisp apples, almonds, pretzels, hard granola bars, or crunchy cheese puffs and peanut M&Ms. When crunchers eat more easily breakable foods like chocolate or a soft granola bar, they'll more often choose a variety with nuts or chocolate chips. 16% of people are Smooshers Smooshers squish foods between the tongue and the roof of the mouth; they�re slow eaters who �savor� their food. When they snack, they'll opt for treats like yogurt, oatmeal, custards, puddings, ripe mangoes, bananas, or avocados. Be patient: It might take them twenty minutes to make their way through a single banana.