Cocoa Krispies Cereal Views

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Cocoa Krispies (known as Choco Krispis, Choco Krispies, Coco Pops, or Choco Pops outside of the United States) is a breakfast cereal produced by Kellogg's, coming both as a packet cereal and as a snack bar with a dried milk covered bottom to make the cereal-with-milk stereotype portable. It is a cocoa-flavored version of Rice Krispies. Containing a substance imitating milk chocolate, the cereal can quickly turn milk chocolatey.

Cocoa Krispies first appeared in the United States in 1958, represented by a monkey named Jose. He was quickly replaced by Coco the Elephant in 1959 when Mexican-Americans complained. In 1963, the Hanna-Barbera character Snagglepuss took over as the mascot. Ogg the Caveman took over in 1968. In 1971, Tusk the Elephant became the mascot of the cereal, and he remained until 1981. Snap, Crackle, and Pop (the mascots of Rice Krispies) also became the mascots for Cocoa Krispies starting in 1981. In 1990, the mascot became Coco the Monkey. In 2001, Snap, Crackle, and Pop returned, and they remain the product's mascots.

Kellogg's was criticized by US health authorities and consumer experts in October 2009 when it unveiled copy on its boxes of Cocoa Krispies cereal that stated now helps support your child's immunity .[2] Kellogg's responded that it created the new copy not to capitalize on the H1N1 virus concerns, and added Kellogg developed this product in response to consumers expressing a need for more positive nutrition. The FDA may yet rule on the Kellogg's claim and some observers deplored Kellogg's marketing tactic. Compared to all claims on cereal boxes, This one belongs in the hall of fame, said Kelly Brownell, director of Yale University's Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity. By their logic, you can spray vitamins on a pile of leaves, and it will boost immunity. [3]

In 3-quart saucepan, melt chocolate and shortening over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat. Add KELLOGGo'S COCOA KRISPIES cereal and marshmallows to chocolate mixture. Stir until well coated. Spread mixture evenly into 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Chill until firm. Cut into squares. Store covered in refrigerator .