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4 unusual facts about Betty Crocker


Betty Crocker

In 1945, Fortune magazine named Betty Crocker the second most popular American woman; Eleanor Roosevelt was named first.

It was written by Agnes White Tizard, a nutritionist and a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority.

Betty Crocker Cookbook

The Betty Crocker Cookbook (10th edition, John Wiley and Sons, 2006) is a general kitchen reference sponsored and written by staff at General Mills, the holders of the Betty Crocker trademark.

Depression cake

Betty Crocker’s Cooking Hour was one such show that provided women with budget-friendly recipes.


Dassant

In 1992, the San Francisco Chronicle named Dassant Truffle Brownie Mix the best overall mix, beating out Pillsbury, Duncan Hines and Betty Crocker.

Fruit Gushers

They are produced by General Mills under the Betty Crocker brand name, and may be found in generic forms as well.


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