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Corn Flakes & Strawberries
From: Post
Introduced in 1963


Corn Flakes & Strawberries cereal was Post's first foray into freeze dried fruit. As the cereal's title implied, it consisted of corn flakes and small, freeze-dried strawberry pieces that had a cork-like texture before milk was added.

The dehydration process known as freeze-drying was developed during World War II as a way to preserve blood plasma. Decades before cereals included freeze-dried fruit, Nestle used the process to create freeze-dried coffee.

Text on the back of the cereal box read, "Now! Because of a Wonderful New Discovery... Freeze-dried Strawberries come inside this Box with Crisp Corn Flakes... Just Add Milk... Refold Special Inner Foil Bag... No Special Storage."

Corn Flakes & Strawberries cereal only last a couple of years. The main complaints it received was that the strawberry pieces got mushy in milk and stuck to roof of your mouth.

The cereal sold poorly and it was estimated by Fortune Magazine that Post had lost $7 to $12 million dollars by 1967 due to their experiments with freeze-dried fruit.


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What do you think of Corn Flakes & Strawberries?

Overall Average Rating = 4 (out of 5)

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By Postman

Cereal Rating (out of 5):

I had a bowl of corn flakes and added the freeze dried strawberries. Reminded me of Corn Flakes & Strawberries. Unfortunately my corn flakes were not Post Toasties.

Comment submitted: 4/3/2019 (#24071)



Official Member: Team BreakfastBy Bartstarrr (Team Breakfast Member)

Cereal Rating (out of 5):

I remember these, but I also remember a dried blueberry cereal. Anyone know what that was?

Comment submitted: 7/8/2017 (#21990)



By Moss

Cereal Rating (out of 5):

It makes me think that when corn flakes were invented it should have automatically been with the addition of lots of fruit. All cereals should be generous with fruit.

Comment submitted: 3/16/2017 (#21506)



By Postman

Cereal Rating (out of 5):

I liked this cereal so much better than I like Special K Strawberries. The corn flakes taste so much better than the mixed flakes that Special K uses. Wish someone would bring a version back. Simple is better.

Comment submitted: 11/9/2016 (#21030)



By Lionhearted

This cereal was basically Post Toasties with freeze-dried strawberries.

Comment submitted: 1/18/2015 (#18392)



By Bea Foroni

Cereal Rating (out of 5):

I liked this cereal as a kid, my Mom not so much. It was twice as expensive as any other cereal, even when strawberries were in season. And, I could eat a whole box in one sitting.

Comment submitted: 11/11/2013 (#15292)



By Postman

Cereal Rating (out of 5):

I think this cereal would have sold better under the name Post Toasties with Strawberries. It was a good cereal.

Comment submitted: 1/23/2013 (#10519)



By OldTimer

Cereal Rating (out of 5):

I loved it and got here trying to explain it to my somewhat younger wife who doesn't remember when fruit was seasonal. Space Age breakfast! Now we just make our own granola and add fresh fruit.

Comment submitted: 7/20/2012 (#8549)



Official Member: Team BreakfastBy joebacon (Team Breakfast Member)

Cereal Rating (out of 5):

Never failed, halfway into the box, most of the strawberries were gone!

Comment submitted: 10/28/2010 (#3161)



By Lil Pinky

Cereal Rating (out of 5):

I was born in 1962. I remember this cereal. I loved it and cried when I could not get it anymore.

Comment submitted: 5/23/2010 (#2164)



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