Pebbles (cereal)

Pebbles (Cereal)

Pebbles is a brand of breakfast cereal produced by Post Consumer Brands. It was first introduced in the United States in 1971. The brand is named after the fictional characters Pebbles Flintstone and Bamm-Bamm Rubble from the animated television show The Flintstones.

History

The Pebbles cereal was first introduced by Post Consumer Brands in 1971. The original variant of the cereal was Fruity Pebbles, which was followed by Cocoa Pebbles in the same year. The cereal was named after the characters Pebbles Flintstone and Bamm-Bamm Rubble from the popular animated television show The Flintstones, which was produced by Hanna-Barbera.

Varieties

There are several varieties of Pebbles cereal, including:

• Fruity Pebbles: This is the original variant of the cereal. It is a sweetened rice cereal with fruit flavors.
• Cocoa Pebbles: This variant is a sweetened rice cereal with a chocolate flavor.
• Pebbles Boulders: Introduced in 2010, this variant includes two flavors: Chocolate Peanut Butter and Stone Age Caramel Apple.
• Marshmallow Pebbles: This variant was introduced in 2010 and includes marshmallows mixed with the cereal.
• Dino Pebbles: This variant was introduced in 1991 and includes marshmallows shaped like the character Dino from The Flintstones.

Nutritional Information

Pebbles cereal is a source of several essential vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Iron. However, it is also high in sugar, with Fruity Pebbles and Cocoa Pebbles containing 9 grams of sugar per serving.

In Popular Culture

Pebbles cereal has been featured in various forms of media and popular culture. It has been referenced in television shows, films, and music. The cereal has also been used in various promotional campaigns and tie-ins with The Flintstones.

See Also

• List of breakfast cereals
• Post Consumer Brands
• The Flintstones

External Links

• Official Website

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  Pebbles cereal brand logo

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  Fruity Pebbles cereal with milk

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  A sample of Post Fruity Pebbles cereal

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  A sample of Post Cocoa Pebbles cereal