From the inception of Trix until 1991, the cereal came in tiny, colorful, puffed balls. At the beginning of the 1990s, Trix shaped like berries, oranges, lemons, and watermelons were introduced. In 2006, round shapes returned. Then General Mills announced the end of artificial colors.
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The world of food and beverage is full of long-running debates fueled by differences in preferences. When it comes to Coca-Cola or Pepsi, you're sure to find someone who's vocal about which one he or she prefers to drink. Between the two beverages, there's rarely any middle ground.
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We don't how Dairy Queen's soft serve 'ice cream' is made. We do know what's in it. Let's get one thing out of the way before we dive into the details.
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If you enjoy takeout and food deliveries, you might find your kitchen swimming with plastic food containers. And while some orders come in a single-use carton or styrofoam boxes that you just toss, others will have been served up in containers that might be too sturdy to be single-use.
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If you love peanut butter as much as many people do, then it is probably a pantry staple you always have on hand — but you might not know who invented this delectable spreadable protein.
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Watermelon is a simple, refreshingly sweet, and vibrantly-colored fruit. The basis of so many fun summer recipes, from vodka-watermelon sangria to salted watermelon ice cream. Or wait — is it actually a vegetable?
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While a can of 7UP has the same amount of calories as a can of Sprite and boasts the same all-natural, lemon-lime flavor, they're quite distinct from each other in a number of ways, starting with their histories. 7UP was created back in 1929 by Charles Leiper Grigg.
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According to Business Insider, the list of vegetables disguising their true fruit identities is a long one, but eggplants take their shadiness a step further by operating under aliases. Are they "eggplants," "aubergines," or "brinjals"? It depends on whether you're from the U.S., Britain, or India.
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For many, Kudos granola bars were both a super popular breakfast choice and a tasty snack, but they eventually disappeared from store shelves. Where'd they go?
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NPR reports that weeks before KFC added the Famous Bowl to its menu, the CSPI sued the company for the unhealthy way it made its food. The bowl only seemed to confirm those concerns, becoming KFC's highest-calorie item at the time. And there's plenty of fat and sodium in there, too.
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The beef with Taco Bell's taco shells was linked to an ingredient designed to keep insects out of food. As ABC News explained, the group Genetically Engineered Food Alert alleged that genetically modified corn capable of generating its own pesticide ended up in the shells sold at supermarkets.
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The franchise fees to open a fast food restaurant vary but tend to be in the range from $10,000 to $100,000. The real difference occurs when it comes to startup costs and how much is paid to the corporation in monthly fees. Here's how much cash you'll need to open your own Burger King.
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A tasty little pillow of fried dough dusted with sugar and served with a hot cup of coffee: We're talking about a donut, right? It depends on where you're enjoying this delectable confection. In France and French-influenced locales such as New Orleans, it might be a beignet on your breakfast plate.
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Per the Popeyes website, the first link in this fast food chain was originally called "Chicken on the Run." But the fledgling restaurant didn't hit the ground running when Al Copeland founded it in the New Orleans, Louisiana suburb of Arabi in 1972.
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Who doesn't love to see colorful produce? Golden heirloom tomatoes, violet-colored carrots, orange cauliflower — with those choices you know exactly what you're getting. But what about the thrill of the unexpected, like slicing into a watermelon... and seeing yellow?
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Pink hearts, yellow moons, orange stars, and green clovers — these are the delightful little marshmallow shapes we're used to finding in a bowl of Lucky Charms. And we all know that Lucky Charms comes with oats, even though there have been plenty of jokes about how no one actually likes this part.
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Let's preface this by acknowledging the obvious: Peas have a lot of good things going for them. However, the lectins present in the vegetable can turn you into a gassy Gus. Plus, they contain phytic acid, which might hinder the absorption of iron, calcium, magnesium, and zinc.
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Stouffer's has just announced the coming of Mac on Tap, a food dispenser that pours warm mac and cheese like beer, which you may recognize as the ultimate comfort drink, as countless bar tabs can probably attest. Here's what you need to know.
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Still, both Folgers and Maxwell House are recognizable names in the coffee industry, yet perhaps ones that hearken back to an earlier time. And while many consumers are able to identify the names as brands of instant coffee, they might have a harder time identifying any differences between the two.
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Yes, chimichangas existed before a trigger-happy Ryan Reynolds, as superhero Deadpool, became so obsessed with them that Marvel came out with 'Chimichanga Cologne.' The great state of Arizona — and not the country of Mexico — fiercely claims credit for the deep-fried burrito.
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Starbucks heard the complaints of these customers and decided to respond in 2011. That year, they introduced two new roasts: Veranda and Willow, which were to be included under the company's new category of blonde roasts.
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Eggs come with many labels, from generic grocery store eggs to cage-free eggs, and from free-range to grass-fed eggs. The best eggs to buy are cage-free, though grass-fed or organic cage-free will have similar health benefits, as the main difference is in the life of the chicken.
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Making this early morning treat is also super easy and time-friendly. But who was the first person to actually create scrambled eggs? It's been documented that Ancient Romans were making scrambled eggs centuries ago, as reported by Reference.
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Since the '40s, McDonald's has had a grasp on our psyches in a way other fast food companies can only dream of. For better or worse, McDonald's has immense power and influence around the world, thanks in large part to its marketing and advertising. Here are some of the tricks the chain uses.
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Who can even tell which type of salt you used once it's in the dish? Unfortunately for those of you trying to maximize cabinet space and minimize your grocery budget, there are actually huge differences when it comes to using table salt or sea salt for a recipe.
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If you're American, odds are you grew up eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. The acronym PB&J conjures up memories of school cafeterias, scraped knees, and sack lunches. The combination seems like an obvious match, but PB&J is actually a much more recent invention that you would think.
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Whether you're trying out a quick pasta recipe or an old favorite, most cooks attempt to match the pasta shapes to sauce. But, does it really make a difference in taste? If you've ever used marinara on elbow noodles, or drizzled Velveeta over vermicelli, you noticed the recipe didn't taste the same.
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