who invented breakfast cereal?

Answer 1

The first breakfast cereal, Granula (named after granules) was invented in 1863 by James Caleb Jackson, operator of the Jackson Sanitorium in Dansville, New York and a staunch vegetarian. Despite its high fiber content, the cereal never became popular. It was far too inconvenient, as the heavy bran nuggets needed soaking overnight before they were tender enough to eat. The next generation of breakfast cereals was considerably more convenient, and, combined with clever marketing, they finally managed to catch on. John Harvey Kellogg, a Seventh-day Adventist and the operator of the Battle Creek Sanitarium, invented in 1887 a ground up wheat, oat, and cornmeal biscuit for his patients suffering from bowel problems

Answer 2

The first modern and commercial cereal foods were created by the American Seventh-day Adventists. Strict vegetarian, the Adventists formed the Western Health Reform Institute in the 1860s. The Institute was later renamed the Battle Creek Sanitarium after its location in Battle Creek, Michigan. The Adventists manufactured, promoted, and sold wholesome cereals.

or if you want a specific person (even though it was after)
Will Keith Kellogg was the founder of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, founded in 1906. In 1894, Kellogg was trying to improve the vegetarian diet of hospital patients. He was searching for a digestible bread substitute using the process of boiling wheat. Kellogg accidentally left a pot of boiled wheat to stand and the wheat became tempered (soften). When Kellogg rolled the tempered or softened wheat and let it dry, each grain of wheat emerged as a large thin flake. The flakes turned out to be a tasty cereal. Kellogg had invented corn flakes.

It was Will not John, John was his brother. It looks like it was a joint project, but Will did it by accident.

Answer 3

John Harvey Kellogg

Answer 4

John Harvey Kellogg

Answer 5

Breakfast cereals have their root in the temperance movement in the United States in the last quarter of the nineteenth century. Americans were still eating an English breakfast of eggs, bacon, sausage, and beef, with very little fiber. As such, many people suffered painful and debilitating gastrointestinal disorders. The first breakfast cereal, Granula (named after granules) was invented in 1863 by James Caleb Jackson, operator of the Jackson Sanitorium in Dansville, New York and a staunch vegetarian. Despite its high fiber content, the cereal never became popular. It was far too inconvenient, as the heavy bran nuggets needed soaking overnight before they were tender enough to eat.

The next generation of breakfast cereals was considerably more convenient, and, combined with clever marketing, they finally managed to catch on. John Harvey Kellogg, a Seventh-day Adventist and the operator of the Battle Creek Sanitarium, invented in 1887 a ground up wheat, oat, and cornmeal biscuit for his patients suffering from bowel problems, Granola (initially also named Granula, but changed after a lawsuit). His most famous contribution, however, was an accident. After leaving a batch of boiled wheat soaking overnight and rolling it out, Kellogg had created wheat flakes. His brother Will Kellogg later invented corn flakes from a similar method, bought out his brother's share in their business, and went on to found the Kellogg Company in 1906. With his shrewd marketing and advertising, Kellogg's sold their one millionth case after three years. A patient at the Battle Creek Sanitarium, Charles William Post, also made significant contributions to breakfast cereals. After his 1893 visit, he started his own sanitarium, the La Vita Inn, and developed his own coffee substitute, Postum. In 1897, Post invented Grape Nuts and, coupled with a nation-wide advertising campaign, became a leader in the cereal business.

By the 1930s, Kellogg had invented a puffing gun, inventing the first puffed cereal, Kix (Kix is a General Mills product though). Soon shredding was introduced, yielding Shredded Wheat. Starting after World War II, the big breakfast cereal companies (now including General Mills, who started in 1924 with Wheaties) increasingly started to target children. Sugar was added, and the once-healthy breakfasts looked starkly different from their fiber-rich ancestors (Kellogg's Sugar Smacks, started in 1953, had 56% sugar). Different mascots were introduced, first with the Rice Krispies elves and later pop icons like Tony the Tiger and the Trix Rabbit.

The current trend is to make cereal more healthy by reducing the amount of sugar and adding whole grains.
for more information click on the link given below
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breakfast_cereal

Answer 6

Will Keith Kellogg, founder of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, may be best known as the cereal industry giant and inventor of corn flakes.

Answer 7

A guy named Dr.John Harvey Kellog in Battle Creek Michigan USA.

Answer 8

Captian Crunch

Answer 9

Highlights in the history of American breakfast cereals:

1863 — Granula created by James Caleb Jackson.
1877 — Portrait of the Quaker man on the Quaker Oats package created. Updated three times: 1946, 1957, and 1972.
1885 — Quaker Oats first packages Quaker Oatmeal in square boxes after years of selling oatmeal in bulk.
1893 — Shredded wheat created by Henry Perky.
1897 — Grape-Nuts created by Post.
1904 — Elijah's Manna created by Post, later to be called Post Toasties.
1906 — Kellogg begins production of Kellogg's Corn Flakes at W.K. Kellogg's newly formed Battle Creek Toasted Corn Flake Company.
1915 — Quaker Oats packages Quaker Oatmeal in now-familiar cylinders.
1916 — Kellogg introduces All-Bran, nicknamed "The Grim Reaper of Loin Chow."
1924 — General Mills introduces Wheaties, called Washburn's Gold Medal Whole Wheat Flakes during its development.
1928 — Kellogg introduces Rice Krispies.
1941 — General Mills introduces Cheerioats, later to be called Cheerios.
1942 — Raisin Bran is introduced by Post.
1952 — Kellogg introduces Sugar Smacks.
1958 — Tony the Tiger wins contest over Katy the Kangaroo to become sole spokes-character for Kellogg's Frosted Flakes.
1961 — Quaker Oats introduces Life Cereal.
1963 — Quaker Oats introduces Cap'n Crunch. Kellogg introduces Fruit Loops.
1965 — Quaker Oats introduces Quisp.
1978 — Quaker Oats introduces Cinnamon Life Cereal.
1990 — Post introduces Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted and Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds.
1992 — Post created Great Grains Crunchy Pecan and Raisins, Dates.
1994 — Banana Nut Crunch is introduced by Post.
1997 — Post introduces Cranberry Almond Crunch.
2001 — Post introduces Honey Bunches of Oats Strawberry.
2003 — Launch of Post Selects Maple Pecan Crunch.
2004 — Post adds Peach and Banana to Honey Bunches of Oats line.
2004/2005 — General Mills introduces 75% less sugar Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Trix and Coco Puffs

Answer 10

James Caleb Jackson, but it was not very popular until the Kellog brothers came out with Granola and corn flakes.