Food Science

  • 1900

    1900
    The food was vastly agriculture. Most people in he early 1900s had there own land and grew there own crops and herbs and raising there own livestock.
    3 facts:
    -Brownies were in vented at this time.
    -The first patent of instant coffee was issued.
    - Necco Wafer cookies were made.
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    Food Science

  • 1910

    1910
    Food in 1910 was mostly pork because pigs were really easy to raise and take care of.
    3 facts:
    -In 1911, Campells became a national brand.
    -Oreo cookies were made in 1912.
    -Marshmellow fluff was invent in this time.
  • 1920s

    1920s
    Food in the 1920s was cheap. A large part of what was eaten back then was meat and potatoes.
    3 facts:
    -The Baby Ruth bar was invented.
    -Kool aid was mad in 1927.
    -Velveeta cheese was invented in 1928.
  • 1930

    1930
    Food in the 1930s was harsh. People had barley to none food. This was when the Great Depression hit. So it was hard on a lot of people. A lot of people died of starvation.
    3 fun facts:
    -In 1939, The FSCC begins the Food Stamp Plan.
    -In 1934, Nabisco introduces the Ritz cracker.
    -In 1930, A Hostess plant manager creates the Twinkie.
  • 1940s

    1940s
    In this time they started to eat more fruits and vegetables more then we do now. They did this because meat, fats, dairy, and sugars were limited.
    3 facts:
    -Families were encouraged to grow "Victory Gardens" to help feed the soldiers.
    -After the war pre packaged food was introduced.
    - The government started to use high fructose corn syrup.
  • 1950s

    1950s
    In this time meat and potatoes became supreme again. At diners main dishes would be food like steak, meatloaf, etc.
    3 facts:
    -Foods were purchased in cans, pouches or packages.
    -Soups were available as liquids or in dry form.
    - Frozen dinners laid on trays in front of TV sets.
  • 1960s

    1960s
    Many meals at this time were still dominated by convenience foods.
    3 facts:
    -Gelatin molds and bright foods were popular.
    -In 1965 Spaghettios where made.
    -1965, the sports drink Gatorade was made.
  • 1970s

    1970s
    At this time cereal, snacks, and show-off dinner parties were the 'IT'.
    3 fatcts:
    -Blue nun at this time was the drink of choice
    -Hamburger Helper is introduced.
    -The nation's first salad bar is introduced at R.J.
  • 1980s

    1980s
    At this time hot and spicy food became popular.
    3 facts:
    -The micrib was introduced in 1981.
    -Diet coke was introduced in 1980.
    -Hot Pockets were introduced in 1983.
  • 1990s

    1990s
    Food at this time was more hot pockets and junk food.
    3 facts:
    -The pizza rolls were made at this time.
    -Bagel bites were mad at this time.
    -Popcicles were made at this time.
  • 2000s

    2000s
    At lot of people didn't eat cards at this time. Also at this time there was a swing towards comfort food, simple ingredients and dishes such as pies, puddings and crumbles.
    3 facts:
    -Coffee was really big in 2005
    -Food trucks became a thing.
    -Waffle Crisp were invented