Posted on 11/04/2023 11:40:49 AM PDT by DallasBiff
The familiar pop that comes from opening a bottle of Yoo-hoo is one of deep nostalgia. The drink is refreshing and satisfying, but one thing is for sure: It’s not chocolate milk. So, what exactly is in a bottle of Yoo-hoo?
Yoo-hoo was launched in the 1920s by Natale Olivieri, a New Jersey grocery store owner. Olivieri had already created a line of fruit juices called Tru-Fruit and felt a chocolate drink would also be appealing to his customers. Knowing that chocolate milk was a popular drink at the time, Olivieri wanted to create an alternative that would, unlike milk, stay fresh for longer periods of time and not spoil in warm environments if stored in a sealed bottle.
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When enjoying a Yoo-Hoo it’s best not to think too much about what’s in it.
Same deal with Slim Jims.
The more ingredients you can’t pronounce the better the taste. /s
Tasted like Milk of Magnesia to me. Chalky
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