Foods you never knew were invented by the military
By
Bethaney Phillips
Jan 12, 2024
SUMMARY
The U.S. military has given us so much more than just our freedom. We also have it to thank for these fine foods.
Grocery shopping these days comes with an entire slew of items that were first made possible by Uncle Sam. Decades after their invention, however, those foods have stuck around for the masses to enjoy. Take a look at these popular food items that you never knew were first introduced by the U.S. Government.
Yes, Cheetos, as in the stain-your-hands orange crunchers that you either love or hate. The cheesy concoction has a much richer history than most realize. The powder that makes Cheetos possible was actually invented by the U.S. military during World War I. Looking for a way to preserve cheese, a dehydrated cheese “dust” was made. Soon after, it was used on foods of all kinds for the military, including noodles, sandwiches, and main dishes. The powder then made its way to Frito Lay after the end of World War II, when they began putting it on puffed, crunchy corn, thus bringing the world the Cheetos we all know and enjoy.
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