Cocoa krispies

Cocoa Krispies is a chocolate-flavored version of the popular breakfast cereal Rice Krispies. It is produced by the Kellogg Company and was first introduced in 1958. The cereal consists of crisped rice that has been flavored with cocoa, giving it a distinctive chocolate taste.

History

Cocoa Krispies were introduced in 1958 as a chocolate-flavored variant of the original Rice Krispies. The cereal was initially marketed under the name "Cocoa Krispies" in the United States, but it is known by different names in various countries. For example, in the United Kingdom, it is called "Coco Pops."

Ingredients

The primary ingredients in Cocoa Krispies include:

• Rice
• Sugar
• Cocoa
• High fructose corn syrup
• Salt
• Malt flavoring
• Iron
• Niacinamide
• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin B2
• Vitamin B1
• Folic acid
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin B12

Nutritional Information

A typical serving of Cocoa Krispies provides:

• Calories: 120
• Total Fat: 0.5g
• Sodium: 190mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 27g
• Sugars: 12g
• Protein: 1g

Marketing and Mascots

Cocoa Krispies has had several mascots over the years. The most notable mascot is Coco the Monkey, who has been the face of the cereal in many countries. In the United States, the cereal was initially represented by Snagglepuss, a character from Hanna-Barbera cartoons. Later, the mascot was changed to Tusk the Elephant and then to Ogg the Caveman before finally settling on Coco the Monkey.

Variants

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

• Cocoa Krispies Treats: A pre-packaged version of the popular Rice Krispies Treats made with Cocoa Krispies.
• Cocoa Krispies Cereal Straws: Edible straws made from Cocoa Krispies.

Related Pages

• Rice Krispies
• Kellogg Company
• Breakfast cereal
• Coco Pops
• Cereal mascot

See Also

• List of breakfast cereals
• Kellogg's Frosted Flakes
• Kellogg's Corn Flakes