Cap'n Crunch

Guide Note

Cap'n Crunch is a breakfast cereal produced by the Quaker Oats Company. Cap'n Crunch consists of corn and oats and is pre-sweetened so there is no need to add sugar. There are many varieties of Cap'n Crunch including with berries, peanut butter, chocolate and even a special Christmas version released in 1988.

Cap'n Crunch is also used in various recipes such as chicken nuggets and crab cakes as the breading.

Fast Facts

1. Introduced in 1963
2. Full name: Cap'n Horatio Magellan Crunch
3. Cap'n Crunch was promoted to Admiral in 1997 but requested his position back as Captain
4. Cap'n Crunch character has been upgraded several times
5. Slogan: Stays crunchy even in milk!
6. One of the most popular pre-sweetened cereals
7. Cap'n Crunch's nemesis is the pirate Jean LaFoote
8. Mascot was designed by the studios of Jay Ward