Nesquik (cereal) facts for kids
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| Owner | Nestlé |
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| Introduced | 1999 |
Nesquik Cereal, also known as Nestlé Nesquik, is a popular breakfast cereal. It's made by Cereal Partners Worldwide, a company created by General Mills from the United States and Nestlé from Switzerland. This cereal is based on the well-known Nesquik chocolate drink products.
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All About Nesquik Cereal
Nesquik Cereal first came out in the United States in 1999. The cereal pieces are small, about 1 centimeter round. They are chocolate-flavored spheres. Nesquik Cereal is quite similar to another cereal called Cocoa Puffs by General Mills.
This cereal is made with whole grains. This means it contains all parts of the grain kernel. Eating whole grains is often seen as a healthy choice.
Where Nesquik Cereal is Sold
Nesquik Cereal is sold in many countries around the world. You can find it in places like the UK, Canada, Mexico, and France. It's also available across Europe, Africa, Asia, and South America. In total, it is sold in 43 different countries.
In 2012, Nesquik Cereal stopped being sold in the US market. The company did not say why. You can buy the cereal in different box sizes. These include 30 grams, 375 grams, 590 grams, and 700 grams. Most Nesquik Cereal is made in France.
What's Inside: Ingredients
Nesquik Cereal is made from several ingredients. These include different types of cereal grains. It also has sugar and cocoa powder for its chocolate flavor.
Here are some of the main ingredients:
- Cereal Grains (like whole grain wheat, maize semolina, and rice flour)
- Sugar
- Cocoa powder
- Dextrose
- Palm oil
- Salt
- Fat-Reduced Cocoa Powder
- Trisodium phosphate
- Flavoring: Vanillin
It also contains important vitamins and minerals. These include vitamin C, niacin, pantothenic acid (B5), vitamin B6, riboflavin (B2), thiamin (B1), folic acid, vitamin B12, calcium carbonate, and iron.
Nutrition Facts
It's good to know what nutrients are in your food. Here's what you get in a 100-gram serving of Nesquik Cereal:
- Energy: 379 calories
- Protein: 7.3 grams
- Carbohydrates: 79.1 grams
- Sugar: 35 grams
- Fat: 3.8 grams
- Saturated fat: 1.6 grams
- Fibre: 5.1 grams
- Sodium: 0.2 grams
How Nesquik Cereal is Advertised
Cereal Partners often advertises Nesquik Cereal more in bigger markets. No matter where it's sold, the ads usually appear on children's TV channels. Most Nesquik Cereal ads are made for kids. However, some ads have been aimed at adults.
Almost all Nesquik Cereal ads are shown on TV. They are not usually found on the internet or in print. The ads for children often show an animal that is very energetic. This is meant to show how much energy you might get from the cereal.
Partnership with Cartoon Network
In 2002, Nesquik Cereal worked with Cartoon Network. They made a special deal to promote the cereal. This partnership led to a "Tongue Twister" machine appearing in TV ads. Quicky the Bunny, the Nesquik mascot, was also part of these ads.
