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In Oregon, like other states, the prison commissary system is big business. Last year, sales totaled about $17 million -- a 14 percent increase since 2014, according to data provided by the Department of Corrections.

(See related: Oregon's prison commissaries offer Amazon-like array of goods, rack up $17 million in sales)

Inmates place orders weekly, choosing from a list of about 1,200 products, including snacks, candies, food, art supplies, underwear, cosmetics, pharmacy items, greeting cards and stamped envelopes. Money for their purchases comes from the inmates themselves, either through prison jobs, their own savings or money from relatives and friends.

The top selling item for men and women: ramen. It sells to inmates for 28 cents per package.

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Coffee and creamer are next on the list of top-selling items.

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The third most popular selling item: envelopes.

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Hot peanuts are a big seller among male inmates in Oregon. They are the second most popular item ordered by men behind bars.

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Headphones are also a hot item in Oregon's prison commissary system.

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Microwave popcorn is a popular snack among Oregon's women inmates.

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Spicy sausages are on the best-selling list for men doing time in Oregon's prisons.

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Nacho cheese tortilla chips are big sellers among men in prison in Oregon.

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Crystal Light is a top-seller among women at Coffee Creek.

-- Noelle Crombie

ncrombie@oregonian.com

503-276-7184

@noellecrombie

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