How Hidden Valley Ranch Became America's Favorite Condiment

How Hidden Valley Ranch Became America's Favorite Condiment

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

11th Grade - University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video explores the history and rise of ranch dressing, starting with its creation by Steve Henson during the Great Depression. It details how Henson's unique recipe became a staple at Hidden Valley Ranch, leading to its commercialization and eventual sale to Clorox. The video highlights ranch dressing's cultural impact, its expansion into various products, and its status as America's favorite condiment.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What condiment is described as versatile enough to be used on both pizza and lettuce?

Ranch dressing

Ketchup

Chick-fil-A sauce

Mustard

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Steve Henson develop his unique flavor profile that led to the creation of ranch dressing?

Nebraska

Alaska

Texas

California

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original name of the ranch that Steve and Gale Henson purchased?

Sweetwater Ranch

Golden Fields

Hidden Valley

Sunny Acres

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which business first sold the Henson family dressing outside of Hidden Valley Ranch?

Cold Spring Tavern

Santa Barbara Market

Alaska Trading Post

Kelly's Corner

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did Steve and Gale Henson sell their business to the Clorox Company?

1990

1972

1965

1980

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What innovation did Clorox introduce to make ranch dressing more marketable?

Introducing a spicy variant

Creating a liquid form

Adding vinegar

Using organic ingredients

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which product helped ranch dressing become more than just a salad dressing?

Ranch ice cream

Ranch-flavored soda

Cool Ranch Doritos

Ranch-flavored popcorn

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