Lawry's Seasoned Salt facts for kids
Lawry's Seasoned Salt is a very popular mix of salt and other spices. It's used a lot in the United States to make food taste even better! This special seasoning was first created for a famous restaurant called Lawry's The Prime Rib Restaurant in Beverly Hills, California. That was in 1938. Today, a company called McCormick & Company owns the Lawry's brand. Lawry's was actually the very first seasoned salt ever sold in stores. Now, seasoned salts are so popular that they sell more than regular table salt in the U.S.!
How Lawry's Seasoned Salt Started
The idea for this tasty seasoning came from a man named Lawrence Frank. He was the owner of the Lawry's The Prime Rib Restaurant. At first, the seasoning was only used and sold at his restaurant. People loved it so much that Lawry's started selling it in grocery stores in 1938. Over time, the Lawry's brand grew to include many different kinds of seasonings and flavorings.
Who Owns Lawry's Now?
The Lawry's product lines have changed owners a few times. In 1979, a company called Lipton (which is part of Unilever) bought them. Then, in July 2008, Lawry's was sold again to McCormick & Company. McCormick is a very big company known for its spices and seasonings.
A Famous Fan
Even famous people enjoyed Lawry's Seasoned Salt! For example, Richard Nixon, who was a president of the United States, really liked to sprinkle Lawry's on his cottage cheese as a snack.
