The Creepiest Children's Cereals Of All Time

Huffington Post | Katla McGlyn

We all remember Count Chocula, Boo Berry, and even Franken Berry, but those ghostly brands have nothing on these creepy kids' cereals. From "slime" flavored puffs that turn milk green, to the creepiest mascots you've ever seen (that clown really will haunt us in our sleep), we wouldn't recommend giving these to any child. Unless, of course, you want them running around saying they had "Kiddo Balls" for breakfast. In that case, you go right ahead

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Kellogg's 'laser-etched' cornflakes

By staff writers

news.com.au

This is the image Kellogg's posted online as an example of laser-etched food. Picture: Kellogg's / TwitPic

• Cereal-maker's bizarre claim
• Plans to 'laser-etch corn flakes'
• Technology: Kellogg's confirms laser plan

IS this a marketing stunt, an elaborate hoax or a bizarre attempt by one of the world's biggest food producers to protect an iconic breakfast cereal from imitators?

The British PR office for Kellogg's claimed on its Twitter feed today that it has succeeded in etching its brand into individual corn flakes so they stand out against any copies.

UPDATE: Kellogg's confirms laser-etched cornflakes are real - but not in Australia »

"Now you'll always be able to tell your Corn Flakes from your corn fakes!" Kellogg's UK announced on Twitter, with a link to an image of branded cereal.

Incredulous

Kellogg's claims the image, which looks like a badly doctored photograph, shows the result of a laser process that directs a concentrated beam of light onto the flake, using mirrors to control the burn.

The UK's Daily Telegraph today quoted a food technologist named as Helen Lyons as saying: "We want shoppers to be under absolutely no illusion that Kellogg's does not make cereal for anyone else.

"We've established that it is possible to apply a logo or image onto food, now we need to see if there is a way of repeating it on large quantities of our cereal," Ms Lyons said.

"We're constantly looking at new ways to reaffirm this and giving our golden flakes of corn an official stamp of approval could be the answer."

Laser-etching has been used to customise gadgets, create artworks and – in one dangerous experiment – tattoo a teenager's arm.

In 2005, Time magazine recognised Greg Drouillard for his invention of fruit tattoos, which was being tested at the time.

Mr Drouillard, a researcher for Sunkist Growers, says the laser essentially cauterises the burn on the food to stop it from spoiling.

The 8 Healthiest Breakfast Cereals

By Brandon Guarneri

Like almost all food, finding a cereal that satisfies the palate and boosts your body is a challenge. Some taste good but aren't that good for you. Others are nutritious but taste like crap. So which bowls made our staff snap, crackle, and pop? We tried all the major healthy brands, then asked Elizabeth Ward, M.S., R.D, an MF nutrition adviser, to assess their true nutritional value. We picked the tastiest; Ward selected the healthiest. But which earned a spot on both lists?

Post Grape-Nuts Flakes 110 calories, 3 g protein, 24 g carbs, 1 g fat, 3 g fiber Despite being super tiny, these flakes had a delicious wheat fl avor—nutty enough to seem healthy without being so overwhelming they screamed "health food." Be forewarned, though: The fl akes dissolve quickly, leaving a sort of whole-wheat mush on your tongue. OUR EXPERT "The cereal claims to contain wholegrain wheat with barley, but there's nothing on the packaging or food label to show that it's actually much better for you than regular cereals. On the plus side, each serving does provide a decent dose of iron, B vitamins, and vitamin D."

TASTIEST Honey Bunches of Oats with Real Strawberries 120 calories, 2 g protein, 26 g carbs, 1.5 g fat, 2 g fiber Delicious. Staffers loved the variety of differently sized and fl avored fl akes, plus the ample freezedried strawberry slices and large chunks of granola. There were definite seconds. And thirds. OUR EXPERT "Like your cereal sweet and highly processed? Pick this one. You'll get the equivalent of two teaspoons of sugar in every three-quarters cup of cereal and very little fi ber or protein."

Health Valley Granola Raisin Cinnamon 190 calories, 5 g protein, 42 g carbs,2 g fat, 5 g fiber H.V. packs its raisins separately from the cereal, which we found weird. Even weirder? The speck-size pieces of granola, which looked like sand. Surprisingly, appearances to the contrary, the cereal itself was good—like an oatmeal cookie or perhaps the topping on a fruit cobbler, thanks to ample amounts of spices, including nutmeg and cinnamon. OUR EXPERT "Granola is usually surrounded with an aura of healthfulness, so it pays to read labels. On the plus side, this cereal is low-sodium, and serves up fi ve grams each of protein and fi ber per serving. Problem is, the serving size is a mere twothirds cup. Eat twice as much, and you're in for 380 calories and a whopping five teaspoons of sugar."

BEST OVERALL Special K Plus Protein 100 calories, 10 g protein, 14 g carbs, 3 g fat, 5 g fiber Our big winner. We liked the nice big flakes, especially their thick, rich molasses taste. Less appealing, but easy enough to overlook: a somewhat potent smell, and overly processed aftertaste. OUR EXPERT "Outstanding for its 10 grams of protein, five grams of fi ber, and only trace levels of sugar. Plus, one serving provides hefty doses of all major B vitamins, plus vitamins E and C, as well."

Kashi 7 Whole Grain Honey Puffs 120 calories, 3 g protein, 25 g carbs, 1 g fat, 2 g fiber Kashi's puffs looked disappointing at first—sort of like rabbit food or the stuff you'd use to line a gerbil cage. The fl avor was better: lightly sweet, with an airy, popcorn-like texture and pleasant, lingering honey flavor. OUR EXPERT "Whole grain isn't synonymous with high fi ber, so even though this cereal supplies just two grams of dietary fi ber, it delivers nearly half the whole grain you need in a day, with zero sodium to boot. It's a good choice."

Multi Grain Cheerios 110 calories, 2 g protein, 23 g carbs, 1 g fat, 3 g fiber The familiar Cheerios shape reminded staffers of little doughnuts. And thanks to a light glaze, it didn't have the dry chalky taste many high-fi ber cereals possess. Instead, it's more like a decent quality multigrain bread. Decent, but not outstanding. OUR EXPERT "'Multigrain' doesn't always mean a cereal's entirely whole grain, although this one guarantees at least 16 of the 48 grams of whole grain you need each day. And it saves you the multivitamin, since a serving contains 100% of your daily quota for B vitamins, iron, vitamin E, and zinc."

HEALTHIEST Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Whole Grain Cereal, Golden Flax 180 calories, 8 g protein, 37 g carbs, 2.5 g fat, 6 g fiber Not the most impressive cereal ever: Flakes are small and crumbly, and the cereal's smell is a tad musty—like a library or week-old cut grass. But tasters who loved wheat germ or more savory breakfast options were pleased... some surprisingly so. OUR EXPERT "This cereal is a standout. Get past the name and you'll find a cereal that's made from whole grains, organic, completely lacking in added sugar, with six grams of fiber, eight grams of protein, and a nice balance of added vitamins and minerals that's not over the top. Unbeatable!"

Wheaties 100 calories, 3 g protein, 22 g carbs, 0.5 g fat, 3 g fiber Tasters booed. Seriously. The box may draw top athletes, but these flakes are no winners—dry, gritty, and fi brous, like raisin bran without the raisins. Or maybe a big ol' bowl of brittle leaves. OUR EXPERT "If you enjoy Wheaties, go ahead and eat them, but don't expect too much in the way of nutrition, with the exception of about half your daily B vitamins, iron, and zinc needs, and a marginal shot of vitamin D."