Alpen (food) facts for kids
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| Product type | Muesli |
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| Owner | Weetabix |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Introduced | 1971 |
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Alpen is a popular type of muesli cereal. It's made by the Weetabix company, which is based in Kettering, England. Alpen is known for its mix of whole grains, fruits, and nuts.
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The Story of Alpen Cereal
How Alpen Began
The Weetabix company in the United Kingdom first created Alpen muesli cereal in 1971. Alpen is a whole grain muesli. It contains rolled oats, different fruits, and nuts.
Alpen Around the World
Alpen has been a common breakfast choice in Britain since the 1970s. By 2003, it made up 3% of all breakfast cereal sales in the UK and Ireland. Alpen also arrived in Canada in the early 1970s. Later, in the 1990s, it came to the United States. This happened after Weetabix teamed up with a natural foods company called Barbara's Bakery.
Today, Alpen No Added Sugar and Alpen Original are popular in natural food stores in the U.S. and grocery stores in Canada. In the UK, Weetabix sells Alpen in several different types. Alpen is also sent to many other countries around the world.
Alpen Products and Flavors
Muesli Varieties
Alpen offers different kinds of muesli. In the UK, some of the varieties that have been available include:
- Alpen Original
- Alpen Original (No Added Sugar)
- Alpen Chocolate
- Alpen High Fruit
- Alpen High Fibre
Currently, Alpen mainly produces Alpen Original and Alpen Original (No Added Sugar).
In both the U.S. and Canada, you can find these Alpen muesli types:
- Alpen Original
- Alpen No Added Sugar
In 2010, a new flavor called Alpen Apple Spice was introduced in Canada. This version included three whole grains, apples, toasted soy nuggets, and flax seed. It also had 500 mg of Omega ALA.
Around December 2009, the Alpen cereals in the U.S. were changed. They became an all-natural formula. This meant they no longer used added vitamins, minerals, or organic grains.
Alpen Cereal Bars
Weetabix also created Alpen whole grain cereal bars. These bars are a snack option that uses whole grains. They come in different fruit flavors. As of January 2025, the Alpen Delight line, which replaced the Alpen Light line in 2023, includes flavors like:
- Chocolate Brownie
- Salted Caramel
- White Chocolate Raspberry & Shortcake
- Chocolate, Caramel, & Shortbread
- Chocolate Honeycomb
- Raspberry Rocky Road
The Alpen Bars line includes:
- Strawberry & Yogurt (red packaging)
- Fruit & Nut with Chocolate (brown packaging)
- Coconut with Chocolate (blue packaging)
Ingredients: Sugar and Whey
Alpen muesli comes in different versions. In the UK, three types of Alpen contain sugar. There is also a "No Added Sugar" variety. This sugar-free option is also available in the U.S. and Canada. Alpen products also contain whey, which is a protein found in milk.
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