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Froot Loops
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| Product type | Breakfast cereal |
|---|---|
| Owner | WK Kellogg Co (US, Canada, Caribbean) Kellanova (rest of world) |
| Country | United States |
| Introduced | 1963 |
| Previous owners | Kellogg's (1963–2023) |
| Website | frootloops.com |
Froot Loops is a sweetened, fruit-flavored breakfast cereal made by WK Kellogg Co for the United States, Canadian, and Caribbean markets and Kellanova for the rest of the world. The brand was solely owned by the original Kellogg Company before it spun off its North American cereal division as WK Kellogg Co in late 2023.[1] The fruit-flavored cereal pieces are ring-shaped, with a variety of bright colors. Although appearing in different colors, every color has the same flavor.[2]
History
[edit]| Nutritional value per 11⁄3 cup (39 grams) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Energy | 627.6 kJ (150.0 kcal) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
34 g (12%) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sugars | 12 g (40%) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dietary fiber | 2 g (10%) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1.5 (3%) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saturated | 0.5 g (2%) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2 g | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Other constituents | Quantity | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Calories from fat | 42 kJ (10 kcal) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg (0%) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Values may be different outside US market. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| †Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults,[3] except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies.[4] Source: Kellogg's | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Kellogg's introduced Froot Loops in 1963.[5] Originally, there were only red, orange and yellow loops; green, blue and purple loops were added during the 1990s, with blue being introduced last in 1996. Different production methods are used outside the United States, replacing the artificial colors with fewer colors obtained from plant-based ingredients.[6]
Mascot
[edit]Toucan Sam has been the mascot of Froot Loops since its first appearance. Toucan Sam is a blue anthropomorphic toucan; the colors of his bill correspond to the three original Froot Loop colors.[7] He is portrayed as having an uncanny ability to smell Froot Loops from great distances and locates a concealed bowl of the cereal while intoning "Follow my nose! It always knows! The flavor of fruit!"[8] or "Follow my nose! For the fruity taste that shows!"
Toucan Sam was first voiced by voice actor Mel Blanc, with an American accent, and later by Maurice LaMarche, with a British accent.[9]
Varieties
[edit]Kellogg's made several varieties of snack foods, including snack bags called Snack Ums. Snack Ums were similar to the cereal but larger. Their slogan was "Super-sized bites with deliciously intense natural fruit flavors" and "Flavor Bursting!"[10] Froot Loops-branding by Kellogg's was also used with the Froot Loops cereal bar,[11] and in 2021 Froot Loops Pop-Tarts.
In 2017, a special Unicorn Froot Loops limited edition was released in the United Kingdom.[12]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Kellogg's® Froot Loops® cereal". Kellogg's. Archived from the original on August 29, 2012.
- ^ Locker, Melissa (January 21, 2014). "Breaking Breakfast News: Froot Loops Are All the Same Flavor". Time.
- ^ United States Food and Drug Administration (2024). "Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels". FDA. Archived from the original on March 27, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ "TABLE 4-7 Comparison of Potassium Adequate Intakes Established in This Report to Potassium Adequate Intakes Established in the 2005 DRI Report". p. 120. In: Stallings, Virginia A.; Harrison, Meghan; Oria, Maria, eds. (2019). "Potassium: Dietary Reference Intakes for Adequacy". Dietary Reference Intakes for Sodium and Potassium. pp. 101–124. doi:10.17226/25353. ISBN 978-0-309-48834-1. PMID 30844154. NCBI NBK545428.
- ^ Ungar, Peter S. (2007). Evolution of the Human Diet: The Known, the Unknown, and the Unknowable. Oxford University Press, USA. ISBN 9780195183467. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
- ^ "Are the different colors of Froot Loops different flavors?". The Straight Dope. September 17, 1999. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
- ^ "The Evolution of Froot Loops' Toucan Sam: From 1960s Black and White to 2013 in 3D". www.trustcollective.com. August 27, 2013. Retrieved February 5, 2018.
- ^ Top 10 Greatest Breakfast Cereal Mascots of All Time. Babble Top (informative). May 6, 2020. Event occurs at 4:24-4:26. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
- ^ Top 10 Greatest Breakfast Cereal Mascots of All Time. Babble Top (informative). May 6, 2020. Event occurs at 4:39-4:55. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
- ^ "Snack Ums Froot Loops". taquitos.net.
- ^ "Froot Loops Cereal & Milk Bars". taquitos.net.
- ^ "Kellogg's has launched Unicorn Froot Loops in the UK". independent.co.uk. September 18, 2017.
External links
[edit]- Official website

- Kellogg's corporate Froot Loops site: includes package information and nutrition facts.
Froot Loops
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Description
Froot Loops is a sweetened, fruit-flavored breakfast cereal consisting of small, ring-shaped loops primarily made from milled corn, presenting a vibrant, multicolored appearance in six distinct hues: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.[9][10] These colorful O's evoke a rainbow-like visual appeal, with the loops measuring approximately 1-1.5 cm in diameter and featuring a toasted, glossy surface that enhances their eye-catching design.[1] The cereal offers a crunchy texture when consumed dry, providing a satisfying snap with each bite, though it gradually softens and absorbs liquid when poured over milk or a dairy alternative, transitioning to a slightly chewy consistency without becoming overly mushy.[1] This textural contrast contributes to its versatility as a breakfast option or standalone snack. Despite the varied colors suggesting individual fruit identities, all loops share the same uniform flavor profile—a blend of artificial fruit essences mimicking orange, lemon, cherry, raspberry, blueberry, and lime, delivering a sweet, tangy, and generally "frooty" taste rather than distinct per-color variations.[11][9][12] The branding emphasizes this collective fruity essence, appealing to a broad sensory experience. Froot Loops is typically packaged in colorful cardboard boxes featuring vibrant artwork of the loops alongside the iconic mascot, Toucan Sam, with common sizes including 8.7 oz single-serve, 12 oz family portions, and larger 24.5 oz options for households.[1][13] It is intended for consumption as a cereal served with milk for breakfast or enjoyed dry as a snack, primarily targeting children and families for its playful, fun-oriented presentation.[1]Ingredients and Nutrition
Froot Loops cereal is primarily composed of a corn flour blend (whole grain yellow corn flour and degerminated yellow corn flour), sugar, wheat flour, whole grain oat flour, modified food starch, vegetable oil (hydrogenated coconut, soybean and/or cottonseed) (≤2%), oat fiber, maltodextrin, salt, soluble corn fiber, natural flavor, red 40, yellow 5, blue 1, yellow 6.[14] It is fortified with vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C (ascorbic acid), reduced iron, niacinamide, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B1 (thiamin hydrochloride), folic acid, vitamin D3, and vitamin B12.[14] A standard serving of Froot Loops (1 1/3 cup or 39 grams) provides 150 calories, 1.5 grams of total fat (including 0.5 grams saturated fat), 210 milligrams of sodium, 34 grams of total carbohydrates (with 3 grams of dietary fiber), 12 grams of total sugars (all added), and 2 grams of protein.[14] The cereal is fortified to supply 20% of the daily value (DV) for thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and folic acid, 25% DV for iron, 10% DV for vitamin D, and 25% DV for vitamin C, among nine essential vitamins and minerals overall.[14][15]| Nutrient | Amount per Serving (39g) | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 150 | - |
| Total Fat | 1.5g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 9% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | 11% |
| Total Sugars | 12g | - |
| Added Sugars | 12g | 24% |
| Protein | 2g | - |
| Vitamin D | - | 10% |
| Vitamin C | - | 25% |
| Iron | - | 25% |
| Thiamin | - | 20% |
| Riboflavin | - | 20% |
| Niacin | - | 20% |