Granola

[Xenophon PCDGS]

I have notice this word beginning to feature in certain TV advertisments recently and wonder if that term was something more akin to the American market.

 

[Condor7]

Well I can't comment on it's origins, but even in the sleepy back waters of Cumbria I have been eating it on and off for years.

 

[Smudger105e]

It's nutty!!

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Is this product- type of cereal the one that if you take a mouthful and crunch, that the TV advertisements would have you believe will lead to disasters occurring ?

 

[Smudger105e]

I think that is the advertising slogan for only one manufacturer's granola. Others make granola cereal and granola cereal bars. Although what a granola is is a mystery to me and, I guess PS too.

 

[EM2]

It is very similar to muesli, however granola is generally baked and sweetened, whereas muesli is not.

 

[46223]

Crunchy Granola Suite....Neil Diamond

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUCe3kUsCq8

 

[michael769]

Granola is rolled oats, nuts and honey (sometimes with other ingredients added). It is basically baked and sweetened museli.

It was invented in the US in the late 19th century and the name was originally a trademark, however it is now a generic term (it is still a trademark in Australia). It was indeed an American thing, never really taking off in Europe, however it does seem to be starting to appear on UK supermarket shelves of late.

It comes with a bit of a health warning, it's seriously high in sugar and fat, Kellogg's Fruit and Nut granola has almost 4 times the fat by weight than oven chips!

 

[user15681]

I spend a lot of time staying in hotels and the breakfast choice always seems to have a dedicated section for Granola. Not that I mind! I would agree that it seems more of an American thing (although not for me what with the hotel breakfasts), but it's becoming more popular.

 

[Condor7]

If I have a fruit salad, I like to add a small amount of low fat crème fresh and I sprinkle some granola on top, it gives a nice crunch to it all.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Thanks to all who have made postings upon the matter. I must have lived a somewhat sheltered existence not to have the in-depth knowledge of this product. However, what one of my sons laughingly said, on hearing that I had opened this thread, about my thinking that Granola was a Mediterranean island owned by Spain has no truth in it whatsoever...

 

[DarloRich]

Is this not fancy muesli?

 

[ValleyLines142]

We serve granola bars in Costa. It is basically just a block of sweetened muesli, and is very sticky.