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	~~'''Cap'n Crunch''' is a product line of corn and oat breakfast cereals introduced in 1963 and manufactured by [[Quaker Oats Company]], a division of [[PepsiCo]] since 2001.~~		{{short description\|Breakfast cereal brand}}
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	~~== Etymology ==~~		'''Cap'n Crunch''' is a brand of sweetened [[corn]] and [[oat]] [[breakfast cereal]] introduced in 1963 and manufactured by [[Quaker Oats Company]], a subsidiary of [[PepsiCo]]. The cereal was developed to remain crunchy in milk, a feature that has been a key selling point since its inception.
	~~The product line is named after its mascot,~~ Cap'n Crunch, a ~~late 18th-century naval captain, whose full name is Horatio Magellan Crunch~~. The ~~character~~ was developed ~~by Jay Ward and designed by Allan Burns~~.

	== History ==		==History==
	Cap'n Crunch was ~~developed to recall~~ a recipe ~~with~~ brown sugar and butter over rice, ~~and the~~ cereal ~~required innovation of a special baking process as it~~ was ~~one of~~ the ~~first cereals~~ to ~~use an oil coating for~~ flavor ~~delivery~~.		The concept for Cap'n Crunch was created by Pamela Low, a flavorist at Arthur D. Little. Inspired by a recipe from her grandmother, Low aimed to replicate the taste of brown sugar and butter over rice, which was a childhood favorite. The cereal was first introduced to the market in 1963 and quickly became popular due to its unique flavor and texture.

	== ~~Varieties~~ ==		==Product Description==
	~~Over the years,~~ Cap'n Crunch~~'s product line has expanded~~ to ~~include a number of spin-off cereals such as [[Cap'n Crunch's Crunch Berries]], [[Peanut Butter Crunch]],~~ and ~~[[Cap'n Crunch's Oops! All Berries]]~~.		Cap'n Crunch is primarily made from corn and oats, with a distinctive sweet flavor and a crunchy texture that is designed to withstand milk. The cereal pieces are shaped like small pillows and are known for their bright yellow color.

	~~== Mascot ==~~		[[File:2020-05-03_09_19_31_A_sample_of_Quaker_Oats_Cap'n_Crunch_cereal_in_the_Franklin_Farm_section_of_Oak_Hill,_Fairfax_County,_Virginia.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A sample of Quaker Oats Cap'n Crunch cereal in the Franklin Farm section of Oak Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia]]
	~~The~~ Cap'n Crunch ~~mascot is depicted as a late 18th-century naval captain~~, ~~an elder man with white eyebrows and a white moustache~~, ~~who wears a Revolutionary-style naval uniform.~~

	== ~~Controversies~~ ==		==Varieties==
	In the ~~past~~, Cap'n Crunch ~~has~~ been ~~criticized for its high sugar content and its lack~~ of ~~nutritional value~~.		Over the years, several varieties of Cap'n Crunch have been introduced, including:
			* '''Crunch Berries''': Introduced in 1967, this variety includes the original Cap'n Crunch pieces along with colorful berry-flavored pieces.
			* '''Peanut Butter Crunch''': Launched in 1969, this version features peanut butter-flavored cereal pieces.
			* '''Oops! All Berries''': Released in 1997, this variety consists entirely of the berry-flavored pieces from Crunch Berries.

	== ~~In popular culture~~ ==		==Marketing and Branding==
	Cap'n Crunch has been ~~referenced~~ in ~~various media, including~~ television ~~shows~~ and ~~films~~.		The mascot for Cap'n Crunch is "Cap'n" Horatio Magellan Crunch, a fictional naval captain who sails the "S.S. Guppy". The character has been a central part of the brand's marketing strategy, appearing in numerous television commercials and promotional materials.

	== ~~See also~~ ==		[[File:Capcrunch_textlogo.png\|thumb\|left\|Cap'n Crunch logo]]
	* [[List of ~~breakfast cereals]]~~
			==Cultural Impact==
			Cap'n Crunch has become a cultural icon, often referenced in popular media and known for its distinctive taste and texture. The cereal has been the subject of various internet memes and discussions, particularly regarding the rank of "Cap'n" Crunch, which has been humorously debated as not being a legitimate naval rank.

			==Related Pages==
	* [[Quaker Oats Company]]		* [[Quaker Oats Company]]
			* [[Breakfast cereal]]
	* [[PepsiCo]]		* [[PepsiCo]]

	~~{{stub}}~~		==External Links==
			* [https://www.capncrunch.com/ Official Cap'n Crunch website]

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	File:2020-05-03_09_19_31_A_sample_of_Quaker_Oats_Cap'n_Crunch_cereal_in_the_Franklin_Farm_section_of_Oak_Hill,_Fairfax_County,_Virginia.jpg\|A sample of Quaker Oats Cap'n Crunch cereal in the Franklin Farm section of Oak Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia
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	~~File:Capcrunch_textlogo.png\|Cap'n Crunch logo~~
	~~File:Cap'N_Crunch_–_Sweetened_Corn_&_Oat_Cereal,_with_milk.jpg\|Cap'n Crunch cereal with milk~~
	~~File:2020-05-03_09_19_31_A_sample_of_Quaker_Oats_Cap'n_Crunch_cereal_in_the_Franklin_Farm_section_of_Oak_Hill,_Fairfax_County,_Virginia.jpg\|Cap'n Crunch cereal sample~~
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			File:Capcrunch_textlogo.png\|Cap'n Crunch logo
			File:Cap'N_Crunch_–_Sweetened_Corn_&_Oat_Cereal,_with_milk.jpg\|Cap'n Crunch cereal with milk
			File:2020-05-03_09_19_31_A_sample_of_Quaker_Oats_Cap'n_Crunch_cereal_in_the_Franklin_Farm_section_of_Oak_Hill,_Fairfax_County,_Virginia.jpg\|Cap'n Crunch cereal sample
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'''Cap'n Crunch''' is a product line of corn and oat breakfast cereals introduced in 1963 and manufactured by [[Quaker Oats Company]], a division of [[PepsiCo]] since 2001.

== Etymology ==
The product line is named after its mascot, Cap'n Crunch, a late 18th-century naval captain, whose full name is Horatio Magellan Crunch. The character was developed by Jay Ward and designed by Allan Burns.

== History ==
Cap'n Crunch was developed to recall a recipe with brown sugar and butter over rice, and the cereal required innovation of a special baking process as it was one of the first cereals to use an oil coating for flavor delivery.

== Varieties ==
Over the years, Cap'n Crunch's product line has expanded to include a number of spin-off cereals such as [[Cap'n Crunch's Crunch Berries]], [[Peanut Butter Crunch]], and [[Cap'n Crunch's Oops! All Berries]].

== Mascot ==
The Cap'n Crunch mascot is depicted as a late 18th-century naval captain, an elder man with white eyebrows and a white moustache, who wears a Revolutionary-style naval uniform.

== Controversies ==
In the past, Cap'n Crunch has been criticized for its high sugar content and its lack of nutritional value.

== In popular culture ==
Cap'n Crunch has been referenced in various media, including television shows and films.

== See also ==
* [[List of breakfast cereals]]
* [[Quaker Oats Company]]
* [[PepsiCo]]

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