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Oreo (/ ˈ ɔːr i oʊ /; stylized in all caps) is a brand of sandwich cookie consisting of two cocoa biscuits or cookie pieces with a sweet fondant [3] filling. It was introduced by Nabisco on March 6, 1912, [4] and through a series of corporate acquisitions, mergers, and splits, both Nabisco and the Oreo brand have been owned by Mondelez International since 2012. [5]
The Oreo cookie has been sold since 1912, but it was Porcello who invented the modern creme-filling (excluding the kosher and trans fat changes later on [2]) for Oreos and Double Stuffed Oreos, which have extra filling. [1] In total, Porcello held five patents related to his work on the Oreo.
Nobody knows why they're called Oreos. However, there are some theories. A popular one is that the name is somehow connected to 'or,' the French word for gold, as the cookies were originally ...
Oreo eventually surpassed Hydrox in popularity, which resulted in the Hydrox cookies being perceived by many as an imitation of Oreo, despite the opposite being the case. [3] Compared to Oreos, Hydrox cookies have a less sweet filling and a crunchier cookie shell that is less soggy when dipped in milk.
One of the more brilliant examples is the partnership between Reese's and the makers of Oreo cookies. Together, they made Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Oreos a reality, even if only for a short time.
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A deep-fried Oreo is a dessert or snack consisting of a chocolate sandwich cookie which is dipped in batter and deep fried. It may be served with different toppings, most commonly powdered sugar . Deep-fried Oreos are generally made using Oreo -brand cookies, hence the name, but other chocolate sandwich cookies can be used.
Oreo cookies are seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on September 25, 2021. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) If you love OREO cookies, you're in good company.