Special K is a toasted rice cereal made by Kellogg's. The name comes from the use of the Kellogg "K". Special K is marketed as a healthy cereal option and promotes itself as a good part of a weight loss regiment. Originally marketed as a cereal, Special K has become an umbrella brand under which the Kellogg Company markets a wide variety of products including protein water and a variety of nutritional bars.
On February 2, 2009, the honey almond variety of Special K Protein Meal Bars were recalled due to the ongoing salmonella outbreak. NY Daily News: Kellogg Recalls Some Cookies, Special K Bars ...Salmonella... (February 3, 2009) Although the recalled Special K Bars do not contain peanut butter, they were made in the same facility and on the same production line as contaminated products.Detroit Free Press: Kellogg recalls cookies, protein bars (February 3, 2009)
Special K Cereal Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 117
- Total Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0g
- Sodium: 223mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 22g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 4g
- Protein: 7g
Where To Get Special K
- Amazon.com: Kellogg's Special K
References
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Introduced in 1957
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Special K is a brand of Kellogg's cereal, protein and snack bars and flavored waterOfficial Site: Kellogg's Special K
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The Special K Challenge is a customizable diet plan using variations of Special K products as replacements for mealsOfficial Site: Kellogg's Special K
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Special K also has a line of waffles and cereal barsOfficial Site: Kellogg's Special K
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Special K Protein Water comes in ice tea, lemon twist, mixed berry, strawberry kiwi and tropical blend flavorsOfficial Site: Kellogg's Special K
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Honey almond Special K Protein Meal Bars were recalled on February 2, 2009Detroit Free Press: Kellogg recalls cookies, protein bars (February 3, 2009)
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The Special K Protein Meal Bars were not contaminated, but were made in a facility that produced products contaminated with salmonellaDetroit Free Press: Kellogg recalls cookies, protein bars (February 3, 2009)
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Special K is also a street name for the drug Ketamine
