Crazy Cow

Crazy Cow is a popular breakfast cereal that was introduced in the 1970s by the General Mills company. It was known for its unique flavor-changing milk feature, where the cereal would change the color and flavor of the milk as it was eaten.

History

Crazy Cow was first introduced in the 1970s as a part of General Mills' line of breakfast cereals. It was marketed as a fun and exciting way to start the day, with the cereal's ability to change the color and flavor of the milk being its main selling point. The cereal came in two flavors: chocolate and strawberry, both of which were popular among children.

Features

The main feature of Crazy Cow was its ability to change the color and flavor of the milk. This was achieved through the use of a special coating on the cereal pieces, which would dissolve in the milk and change its properties. The chocolate flavor would turn the milk brown and give it a chocolate taste, while the strawberry flavor would turn the milk pink and give it a strawberry taste.

Reception

Crazy Cow was well-received by consumers, particularly children, who enjoyed the novelty of the color-changing milk. However, it was eventually discontinued, likely due to changing consumer tastes and the introduction of new cereal varieties.

Legacy

Despite its discontinuation, Crazy Cow has left a lasting impact on the breakfast cereal industry. It was one of the first cereals to introduce the concept of a flavor-changing milk, a feature that has since been adopted by other cereal brands. Today, Crazy Cow is remembered as a classic cereal of the 1970s, and is often mentioned in discussions about nostalgic breakfast foods.

See Also

• List of breakfast cereals
• General Mills
• Breakfast cereal

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