Many things that are a basic part of society today were invented or discovered by accident.  The food world has experienced many beneficial mistakes. For example, Kelloggs Corn Flakes came about as the result of a simple mistake in 1894. At the time, John Havery Kellogg worked for the Battle Creek Sanitarium in Michigan. He worked as the superintendent and his brother, Will Keith Kellogg, worked with him also. One day, in their search for foods to give patients who were on strict vegetarian diets, Will left out some boiled wheat, which went stale. The brothers, hoping not to waste the wheat, put it through rollers, expecting to get sheets of dough. Instead, they were left with a bunch of flakes, which they toasted and gave to the patients. The flakes were a huge hit and the brothers patented them. They later used corn as a substitute and created the Kellogg’s company in 1906. This cereal company has flourished and still exists today.

Perhaps one of the most widespread snacks in America, the potato chip, was also a result of an accident in 1853. A chef by the name of George Crum was was working near Saratoga Springs, New York. He was angry because one of his customers wouldn’t stop complaining that his fried potatoes were soggy. Attempting to show his frustration, Crum cut the potatoes as thin as possible, fried the slices and covered them with salt. The plan backfired and the customer loved them. They became know as “Saratoga Chips” and were enjoyed everywhere in New England. The mass production of the chips followed and these snacks have been enjoyed by the general public ever since.

In conclusion, many valuable inventions can come about unintentionally. These lucky accidents have dramatically advanced the world of food. At accidentally on purpose, we try to take advantage of other beneficial accidents or ideas that may come about through social media.

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