What is Special K?
'''Special K''' is a type of [[cereal]] and meal bars. The product is [[manufacturing|manufactured]] by [[Kellogg's]].<ref>{{cite web|title=History of Kellogg's|publisher=Kellogg Company|url=https://newsroom.kelloggcompany.com/index.php?s=27540|access-date=May 13, 2021}}</ref> The Special K was first introduced to the [[United States]] in 1955. The cereaBl is made mostly from [[barley]], [[wheat]] and lightly toasted [[rice]]. The cereal was once marketed mainly as a low [[fat]] cereal that could help one lose weight.<ref>{{cite web|title=Special K Challenge|publisher=The WEB MD|url=https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/the-special-k-challenge#1|access-date=May 13, 2021}}</ref> In the United States, the Special K Cereal has several different varieties: Red Berries, Blueberry Lemon, Original, Blueberry, Fruit and Yogurt and Vanilla Almond. In [[North America]], Special K has meal replacements in two different forms: [[protein]] shakes or protein meal bars. In 2013 in the [[United Kingdom]], many shoppers complained that Special K's flakes were too hard. The reason behind the extra crunch was the ingredient barley. Many other shoppers complained the cereal had become too [[sugar]]y. The difference was some of the sugar was baked on the outside of the flakes.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kellogg's Under Fire from Consumers|publisher=The Grocer|url=https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/cereals/kelloggs-under-fire-from-consumers-for-new-special-k-formula/343659.article|access-date=May 13, 2021}}</ref> There are four flavors of Special K Protein Granola Bars. They are: Almond Honey Oat, Chocolatey Peanut Butter, Dark Chocolate and Greek Yogurt and Fruit. There are five flavors of the Special K [[breakfast]] shakes. They are: Chocolate Mocha Coffee House, Vanilla Cappuccino Coffee House, Chocolate Delight, Red Berries and French Vanilla. ==References== {{reflist}} [[Category:Breakfast cereals]]