HHH OREO Questions: Food Theory +

How does the speaker suggest people eat their Oreo cookies?

• Like a normal cookie
• Dunk it in milk
• Twist it apart
• All of the above

What does the speaker claim about the origins of Oreo cookies?

• They were the first sandwich cookie
• They were based on another cookie called Hydrox
• They were originally made with chocolate frosting
• They were invented in Europe

What major change did Oreo make to their recipe in the 1990s?

• They made it taste sweeter
• They changed the cream filling to a different color
• They made it kosher
• They added more chocolate

What was Hydrox's marketing strategy?

• They focused on being the first cookie
• They created fun advertisements
• They offered discounts
• They used celebrity endorsements

Why did Oreo cookies historically contain lard?

• To make them taste better
• To make them kosher
• To create a creamy texture
• To reduce production costs

What was the result of Oreo's decision to go kosher in 1994?

• They lost customers
• They gained a large market share (Got more customers)

• Hydrox went out of business
• They stopped making cookies

How did Oreo manage to outlast Hydrox in the market?

• By creating healthier options
• By better marketing strategies
• By lowering prices
• By using celebrity endorsements

What was the main reason Hydrox cookies fell out of popularity?

• Poor taste
• Lack of advertisements
• Their name was not appealing
• Competing with Oreo's successful marketing

What ingredient did Oreo replace to make their cookies kosher?

• Eggs

• Lard

• Milk

• Butter

Which company currently owns the Oreo brand?

• Kraft Foods

• Mondelez International

• Leaf Brands

• Nabisco