The Secret Life of Canada

S4: Crash course on Puffed Wheat Squares

May 12, 2022
Discover the history of the popular Canadian dessert, Puffed Wheat Squares, and why they are beloved in the west but unheard of in the east. Explore the origins of breakfast cereal and how it was invented to prevent sexual arousal. Learn about the controversial beliefs of cereal inventor John Kellogg and his influence on the rise of the cereal craze. Dive into the evolution of puffed wheat cereal and its introduction at the World's Fair, as well as the creation and popularity of puffed wheat squares in Western Canada.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Origins and Deliciousness of Puffed Wheat Squares
01:54 • 2min
3
The Impact of War on Agriculture and the History of Processed Food
03:59 • 3min
4
The Controversial Beliefs of the Cereal Inventor
06:48 • 2min
5
The History of Puffed Wheat Cereal
08:19 • 6min