Why is it called Honey Nut Cheerio?

Why is it called Honey Nut Cheerio?

If you notice, when this seminal 2013 commercial touts HNC’s greatness it specifically emphasizes the HONEY in the name. That’s not just because it slides in seamlessly to Nelly’s “Ride Wit Me.” It’s because the “nuts” in HNC is actually “natural almond flavor,” according to the ingredient list.

Does Honey Nut Cheerios use real honey?

Our Passion for Honey Starts at the Source Honey is more than just an ingredient – it’s the flavor at the heart of Honey Nut Cheerios. And that’s why we work hard to source every drop of our honey from beekeepers who love honey as much as we do.

Are Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios the same?

While Cheerios simply has sugar as a sweetener, Honey Nut Cheerios has sugar, honey, and brown sugar syrup. Additionally, Honey Nut Cheerios contains natural almond flavor to give it a nutty flavor.

Is it real honey in Honey Nut Cheerios?

A family favorite for over 35 years, Honey Nut Cheerios is made with real, delicious honey, whole grain oats and includes no high fructose corn syrup while providing 12 essential vitamins and minerals.

What is the difference between Honey Nut Cheerios and Cheerios?

Where do Honey Nut Cheerios come from?

The honey comes from Florida bees and the oats from North America. The country’s best-selling cereal has turned oats into O’s employing American workers in five states. “This is one of the best brands in America,” McNabb said.

Does Honey Nut Cheerios have real honey?

Honey Nut Cheerios is sweeter than the original, with a honey and almond flavor. While Honey Nut Cheerios used to be made with actual nuts, as of 2006, the nuts were discontinued, and natural flavor, from peach and apricot pit, is used instead….Honey Nut Cheerios.

Owner	General Mills
Country	United States
Introduced	1979
Markets	Worldwide

Is Honey Nut Cheerios bad for you?

May pack added sugar For example, 1 cup (35 grams) of Honey Nut Cheerios contains 12 grams of sugar — a whopping 12 times as much sugar as the plain variety ( 9 ). Excess sugar intake is linked to an increased risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.

Do Honey Nut Cheerios have nuts?

A: No, Honey Nut Cheerios now has no nuts. THERE ARE NO LONGER ANY NUTS IN HONEY NUT CHEERIOS: Honey Nut Cheerios do not have nuts >> they have the taste of nuts with added Natural Almond Flavor. (Source for ingredients: General Mills Cheerios Web site 2/21)

Why are they called Cheerios CheeriOats?

Cheerioats was the name that was selected based on the results of General Mills listening to those consumer groups. Since 1976, General Mills has released 16 additional (and sweeter) flavors of Cheerios. The first variety released was Cinnamon Nut Cheerios, which gave way to the famed Honey Nut Cheerio, which was released three years later.

Is Cheerios cereal bad for diabetics?

Honey Nut Cheerios breakfast cereal contains a high amount of sugar. According to the label, three of the top ingredients are sweeteners – honey, brown sugar and sugar. Is this really what a person with diabetes should be taking in the morning?

Are Cheerios gluten-free?

General Mills, the company that makes Cheerios and other popular breakfast cereals, issued a recall of the cereals produced at its Lodi, California, site because wheat flour was found in the products that were labeled as gluten-free.