Boo-Berry

Boo-Berry is a breakfast cereal brand produced by General Mills. It was first introduced in December 1972 and is considered one of the first breakfast cereals to be marketed in the United States that contained a blueberry flavor. The cereal is known for its blue color and ghost-shaped marshmallows, which are intended to represent the character Boo Berry.

History

Boo-Berry was created by General Mills as part of their line of monster-themed cereals, which also includes Count Chocula and Franken Berry. The character Boo Berry is depicted as a blue ghost with a bowler hat and a pink nose. The character was designed by Laura Levine, a freelance illustrator who also designed the other characters in the monster cereal line.

The cereal was initially marketed towards children, with television commercials often featuring animated adventures of Boo Berry and the other monster cereal characters. Despite its initial popularity, Boo Berry has been discontinued and reintroduced several times over the years, often as a seasonal product available around Halloween.

Product Description

Boo-Berry cereal is made from whole grain corn and is fortified with 12 vitamins and minerals. The cereal pieces are blue and are flavored with artificial blueberry flavoring. The cereal also contains marshmallows that are shaped like ghosts.

The cereal is typically served with milk, but can also be eaten dry as a snack. Some people also use Boo-Berry cereal in recipes for desserts and other dishes.

Reception

Boo-Berry has a dedicated fan base and is often considered a nostalgic product. The cereal has been praised for its unique flavor and fun, colorful design. However, it has also been criticized for its high sugar content and artificial ingredients.

See Also

• List of breakfast cereals
• General Mills
• Count Chocula
• Franken Berry