Corn Pops

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Corn Pops is a breakfast cereal made by Kellogg's. It was introduced in 1951 as "Sugar Pops" and later renamed "Sugar Corn Pops", then "Corn Pops" and finally "Pops". The cereal consists of sweetened and puffed corn kernels.

History

Corn Pops was first introduced in 1951 by Kellogg's under the name "Sugar Pops". In 1978, the name was changed to "Sugar Corn Pops" and later to "Corn Pops" in 1984. The name was simplified to "Pops" in 2006, but it was reverted back to "Corn Pops" in 2007.

Ingredients

The primary ingredients in Corn Pops include milled corn, sugar, corn syrup, and molasses. The cereal is also fortified with various vitamins and minerals such as iron, niacinamide, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folic acid, and vitamin D.

Marketing

Corn Pops has been marketed with various mascots and slogans over the years. One of the most notable mascots was "Big Yella", a cowboy character used in the 1960s. The cereal has also been promoted with the slogan "Gotta have my Pops".

Nutritional Information

A typical serving of Corn Pops (1 cup or 28 grams) contains approximately:

• Calories: 110
• Total Fat: 0 grams
• Sodium: 105 milligrams
• Total Carbohydrates: 26 grams
• Sugars: 9 grams
• Protein: 1 gram

Variants

Over the years, Kellogg's has introduced various limited-edition flavors and variants of Corn Pops, including:

• Chocolate Corn Pops
• Caramel Corn Pops
• Peanut Butter Corn Pops

Cultural Impact

Corn Pops has been a staple in American breakfast culture and has appeared in various forms of media, including television shows and movies. The cereal is known for its distinctive sweet taste and crunchy texture.

See Also

• Kellogg's
• Breakfast cereal
• List of breakfast cereals