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The History of Quaker Oats
24:56 - 28:47 (03:50)
Quaker Oats got its name as a way to promote themselves as an upstanding and non-fraudulent company during the time when food fraud was prevalent. Though not as ancient as wheat or barley, oats have been a popular breakfast food for centuries and are often credited with a slew of health benefits.
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Oats have been a breakfast food for centuries, typically eaten as a porridge made from groats.
24:56 - 27:09 (02:12)
Oats
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Oats have been a breakfast food for centuries, typically eaten as a porridge made from groats. It wasn't until Henry Seymour and William Heston developed rolled oats that oatmeal became a widely popular breakfast food.
ChapterThe History of Quaker Oats
EpisodeThe Origins of Breakfast Foods
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This episode talks about the history and evolution of Quaker Oats, from the company's origins as an upstanding non-fraudulent food brand to its current product offerings with various flavor options.
27:09 - 28:47 (01:37)
Quaker Oats
Summary
This episode talks about the history and evolution of Quaker Oats, from the company's origins as an upstanding non-fraudulent food brand to its current product offerings with various flavor options.