Marshmallow Mateys is an American brand of breakfast cereal produced by the MOM Brands food company. The company presented their first line of ready-to-eat cereals in 1965, intending to compete with General Mills' Lucky Charms. Marshmallow Mateys includes marshmallow shapes in various colors.[2]
The oat morsels are formed in the shape of boat anchors; the marshmallow bits may be variously: dolphins (aqua blue & white), doubloons (orange & yellow), gems (red & orange), jewels (purple & white), parrots (yellow), pirate heads in tricorne hats (yellow & red), shovels (orange), starfish (pink & white), tropical fish (green striped).
See also
External links
- Malt-O-Meal Marshmallow Matey site: Includes recipes, product comparison, and nutrition facts.
References
- Calories in Malt-O-Meal Company - Marshmallow Mateys retrieved 2009-09-21^
- 1960s retrieved 2009-09-21^