Eggo thick and fluffy blueberry waffles are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Eggo is a brand of frozen waffles owned by the Kellogg Company, and sold in North America.
Other than waffles, Eggo also produces a selection of pancakes, French toast, and egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches, of which varieties include ham or sausage. Eggo waffles were invented in San Jose, California, by Frank Dorsa, who developed a process by which waffles could be cooked, frozen, and packaged for consumers. Because of the egg flavor, customers called them “Eggos”. Eventually the name became synonymous with the product and, in 1955, the Dorsa brothers officially changed the name to “Eggo”. All of the products were produced at a sprawling plant and factory on Eggo Way in San Jose, California, near the intersection of US 101 and East Julian Street. The Dorsas were very involved in local community activities and donated extensively to school and community projects. In 1968, as a means of diversification, the Kellogg Company purchased Eggo.
Kellogg’s produces an Eggo brand breakfast cereal that was shaped to have the likeness of waffles. Flavors include maple syrup and cinnamon toast. It was originally produced from 2006 to 2012, but after a popular campaign was reintroduced in 2019. In 2016, the Netflix series Stranger Things featured Eggo waffles as a key story theme bringing the brand to global attention beyond the countries where the brand is sold. In the show, they are the favorite food of the character Eleven. In fall 2009, there was a shortage of some Eggo products due to several problems. Eggo product varieties Retrieved July 28, 2016.
They have become an icon of Stranger Things due to Eleven’s obsession with them. The Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America, Volume 2. How King Kellogg Beat the Blahs”. L’Eggo My Eggo’ Tagline Makes Comeback”.
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This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Eggo is a brand of frozen waffles owned by the Kellogg Company, and sold in North America. Other than waffles, Eggo also produces a selection of pancakes, French toast, and egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches, of which varieties include ham or sausage. Eggo waffles were invented in San Jose, California, by Frank Dorsa, who developed a process by which waffles could be cooked, frozen, and packaged for consumers. Because of the egg flavor, customers called them “Eggos”.