Is there a fake Oreo?

Oreo was created in 1912 as an imitation of Hydrox. Oreo eventually exceeded Hydrox in popularity, which resulted in the Hydrox cookies being perceived as an Oreo off-brand. Compared to Oreos, Hydrox cookies have a less sweet filling and a crunchier cookie shell that is reportedly less soggy in milk.
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Does Hydrox still exist?

Leaf® Brands is proud to bring back the original sandwich cookie, Hydrox®! Yep, it predated Oreo and was always free of animal fats. The new Hydrox® release is exactly the way you remember it, circa 1908 to 1999.
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Do Oreos have fake chocolate?

Are Oreo Cookies "Made With Real Cocoa" if the Cocoa Has Been Processed? Mondelez advertises that its Oreo cookies are "always made with real cocoa." And they are.
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Why is it called Hydrox?

According to a Wall Street Journal article about the 2008 revival, “The Hydrox name came from combining the words hydrogen and oxygen, which Sunshine executives thought evoked purity. Others thought it sounded more like a laundry detergent.” Or worse. Hydrox battery water label, 1930s.
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Does Hydrox taste better than Oreo?

The filling seems somewhat sweeter, but the overall balance for me is better in a Hydrox than in an Oreo cookie, it's less sweet overall. Also, the crunchiness of a Hydrox is somewhat better than that of an Oreo. Even though differences are small, they clearly taste very different in a blind taste test.
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Why did Hydrox go out of business?

Kassoff said it was sales and marketing decisions, not the product, that led to Hydrox's demise. “The misconception about resurrecting brands is, 'Oh, these brands must have died because nobody wanted them anymore,'” he said. “In most cases, that isn't true.”
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What is the most popular Oreo flavor in the world?

Best Oreo Flavors
  • Double Stuf.
  • Peanut Butter.
  • Birthday Cake.
  • Caramel Coconut.
  • Golden.
  • Lemon.
  • Mint.
  • Chocolate.
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What does Oreo stand for?

The most common version asserts that Oreo derives from or, French for "gold" and supposedly the color of the original packaging. Others say it stands for "orexigenic," a medical term for substances that stimulate the appetite (including cannabis).
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What is the number one selling cookie in America?

In fact, nowadays Oreos are sold in more than 100 countries. This makes Oreo the world's top-selling cookie.
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Who was the original Oreo?

It was created by Nabisco's "principal scientist" Sam Porcello, who is often referred to as "Mr. Oreo." His recipe for the classic creme has been only slightly altered since 1912, outside of primarily limited-edition flavors.
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Why is Oreo black?

It's due to the cocoa powder that is used. Oreos contain black cocoa powder which is cocoa beans that have been heavily Dutched, meaning they've been soaked in a solution that removes the acidity and mellows out the flavor — it also darkens the color of the cocoa powder.
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What are Oreos actually made of?

INGREDIENTS: NABISCO OREOS (UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE \, RIBOFLAVIN \, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, PALM AND/OR CANOLA OIL, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA AND/OR CALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SALT, SOY LECITHIN, CHOCOLATE, ARTIFICIAL ...
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Did Hydrox sue Oreo?

— Leaf Brands, L.L.C., the maker of Hydrox cookies, seeks payment of $800 million in damages due to lost sales and reputation from Mondelez International, Inc., the maker of Oreo cookies, in a Federal Trade Commission complaint signed Aug. 17 by Ellia Kassoff, chief executive officer of Newport Beach-based Leaf Brands.
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Why are Oreos better than Hydrox?

The Hydrox brand outer cookies are reportedly a little crunchier but taste more strongly of chocolate — which could help them hold up better when dunked in milk. Oreo cookies may be crumblier, but they also have a slightly sweeter flavor.
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Are Hydrox cookies coming back?

(Article as appears in USA Today) The Oreo-buster is back. Hydrox cookies, those Oreo-like chocolate sandwich cookies, could reappear on store shelves as early as September, says Ellia Kassoff, CEO of Leaf Brands, which recently acquired the rights to the unused Hydrox trademark.
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What is the oldest cookie?

Pizzelles are the oldest known cookie and originated in the mid-section of Italy. They were made many years ago for the “Festival of the Snakes” also known as the “Feast Day of San Domenico” in the village of Colcullo in the Italian region of Abruzzo.
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What is the oldest cookie in America?

The first commercial cookie in the U.S. was the Animal Cracker, introduced in 1902. Cookies first appeared in the United States in the 17th century. Among the most popular early American recipes were macaroons and gingerbread.
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What's the healthiest cookie?

Healthy Cookies That'll Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
  • Fruitcake Cookies. ...
  • Oatmeal Pistachio Cookies. ...
  • Tara Donne. ...
  • Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies with Oats and Flaxseeds. ...
  • Pecan Sandies. ...
  • Tara Donne. ...
  • Kitchen Sink Cookies. ...
  • Whole-Grain Chocolate Chip Cookies. These whole-grain cookies are only 110 calories each!
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Is Oreo a girl or boy?

The name Oreo is both a boy's name and a girl's name . Nabisco has never revealed the origins of their sandwich cookie brand name, but the prevailing theory is that it was derived from Oreodaphne, a genus in the laurel family.
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What does R stand for in Oreo?

This resource contains mini-posters and printables that correspond to a common writing mneumonic: O.R.E.O. The O.R.E.O. acronym stands for the following: O - Opinion. R - Reason. E - Evidence. O - Opinion (restated)
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Can dogs eat Oreos?

If your dog has eaten a lone Oreo, she's probably fine. But Oreos aren't recommended for dogs. Of course, chocolate is toxic to dogs, but there's not enough baking chocolate in an Oreo to cause immediate alarm. That said, it's not wise to feed your dog anything containing even a small amount of a toxic ingredient.
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What is the oldest Oreo in the world?

The first Oreo was sold on March 6, 1912, to a grocer in Hoboken, New Jersey.
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Is the Mew Oreo rare?

The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The Totally Sweet '90s." If Marathon candy bars ever come back, she'll be first in line. The Mew Pokemon Oreo is the rarest of the batch, and I lucked out.
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What are the rarest Oreos?

What is the rarest type of Oreo?
  • 7 Jigglypuff Oreos ($50) ...
  • 6 Sableye Oreos ($50) ...
  • 5 Charmander Oreos ($200) ...
  • 4 Pikachu Oreos ($250) ...
  • 3 Squirtle Oreos ($500) ...
  • 2 Supreme Oreos ($91,000) ...
  • 1 Mew Pokémon Oreos ($100,000)
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