Cereal

Cereal is a popular breakfast food eaten all around the world. It is made from grains like wheat, corn, rice, or oats. Most people eat cereal in a bowl with cold milk. Some kinds are sweet, and others are plain. Cereal is quick and easy to make.

How Cereal Began

Cereal was first made in the 1800s in the United States. A doctor named John Kellogg and his brother wanted a healthy food. They made the first cornflakes by accident while cooking wheat. Soon, many new cereals were invented. Now, there are hundreds of kinds in stores.

Different Kinds

Some cereals are crunchy, like cornflakes or rice puffs. Others are soft, like oatmeal. Some have honey, sugar, or chocolate for a sweet taste. Others have fruit and nuts mixed in. Many cereals have vitamins added to help you stay healthy.

Fun Facts

• The first cereal ever made was called Granula in 1863.
• Americans eat nearly 3 billion boxes of cereal each year.
• Cornflakes were invented by mistake when wheat was left out too long.

Did You Know?

Some cereal boxes once came with tiny prizes inside. Kids loved digging through the cereal to find them.