Post Cereals

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Post Cereals is a popular American brand of breakfast cereals owned by Post Holdings. The company was established in 1895 by C. W. Post, making it one of the oldest cereal companies in the world.

History[edit | edit source]

C. W. Post founded the company in 1895 in Battle Creek, Michigan under the name Postum Cereals. The first product was a cereal beverage called Postum. In 1897, the company introduced Grape-Nuts, the first popular sugar-coated cereal. The company changed its name to Post Cereals in 1925.

Products[edit | edit source]

Post Cereals has a wide range of products, including Honey Bunches of Oats, Pebbles, Shredded Wheat, Raisin Bran, and Grape-Nuts. Each of these cereals has a unique taste and nutritional profile, catering to a wide range of consumer preferences.

Honey Bunches of Oats[edit | edit source]

Honey Bunches of Oats is a cereal that combines four kinds of grains, including oats, wheat, rice, and corn. It is available in several flavors, such as honey roasted, almond, and strawberry.

Pebbles[edit | edit source]

Pebbles is a sweetened rice cereal that comes in two main flavors: Fruity Pebbles and Cocoa Pebbles. The cereal is named after the Flintstones character, Pebbles Flintstone.

Shredded Wheat[edit | edit source]

Shredded Wheat is a whole grain wheat cereal that is available in both original and frosted versions. It is known for its distinctive pillow shape.

Raisin Bran[edit | edit source]

Raisin Bran is a high-fiber cereal that combines whole grain wheat flakes with raisins. It is often consumed for its health benefits.

Grape-Nuts[edit | edit source]

Grape-Nuts is a crunchy cereal made from wheat and barley. Despite its name, it contains neither grapes nor nuts.

See also[edit | edit source]

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