Grape Nuts cereal is named for its resemblance to grape seeds. But is is made from wheat and barley, and contains no grapes or nuts.
The cereal was created by Charles William "C.W." Post in 1897. Mr. Post used a coffee grinder to break the baked cereal into small pieces that resembled grape seeds. Post believed that glucose, or "grape sugar," formed during baking. That sugar and the resulting cereal's nutty flavor inspired the name.
Grape-Nuts was marketed as a health food. It was often eaten with milk, but could also be used in savory recipes like meatloaf and puddings.
Grape-Nuts was featured in soldiers' rations during World War II as it is a nutrient-dense cereal that's high in fiber and protein. It has a whole-grain base that provides a steady energy source.
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