Cocoa Krispies

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Cocoa Krispies (also known as Coco Pops outside of the United States) is a breakfast cereal produced by Kellogg's. It was introduced in 1958 and is a variant of Rice Krispies, with a chocolate flavor. The cereal consists of crisped rice (rice and sugar paste that is cooked, dried, and toasted) coated with a chocolate flavoring.

History[edit | edit source]

Cocoa Krispies were first introduced in the United States in 1958. The cereal was marketed with the slogan "Just like a chocolate milkshake, only crunchy!" Over the years, the product has undergone several name changes and variations in different markets. In the United Kingdom, for example, the cereal is known as Coco Pops.

Ingredients[edit | edit source]

The primary ingredients of Cocoa Krispies include:

Nutrition[edit | edit source]

Cocoa Krispies are often criticized for their high sugar content. A typical serving size of Cocoa Krispies (1 cup or 31 grams) contains:

  • Calories: 120
  • Total Fat: 0.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Sugars: 12g
  • Protein: 1g

Marketing and Mascots[edit | edit source]

The original mascot for Cocoa Krispies was Jose the Monkey, who was later replaced by Coco the Monkey in many markets. In the United States, the mascot has also included Snap, Crackle, and Pop, the same mascots used for Rice Krispies.

Variants[edit | edit source]

Over the years, several variants of Cocoa Krispies have been introduced, including:

  • Cocoa Krispies Cereal Bars
  • Cocoa Krispies Treats
  • Cocoa Krispies with Marshmallows

Related Products[edit | edit source]

Cocoa Krispies are part of the larger Rice Krispies product line, which includes:

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD