OOEY GOOEY KARO KRISPER BARS

Friday, March 1, 2002

ago, before the dawn of central heating, the kitchen played an even more critical role in a household than it does today, serving as a source for both sustenance and warmth. Homemakers prepared meals without many of the conveniences, such as refrigerators, electric ovens and gas stoves, which wetake for granted today. One hundred years later, in an era of microwave ovens and bread makers, one thing from the early 1900s remains the same. Karo corn syrup is still a staple in America’s kitchens. Until its introduction, Ao aw Ms Sofgood Thangs +O Mh, men [LOO DE we wre (1% ie a foe andre the American housewife carried her syrup jug to the grocery store to be refilled from the grocer’s barrels of syrup. The introduction of bottled products like corn syrup was one of many changes that modernized America’s kitchens. The trusted brand celebrates its 100th anniversarythis year. In 1902, the Corn Products Refining Company of New York and Chicago was formed and introduced Karo Light and Dark Corn Syrup. It is believed that the chemist and expert syrup formulator coined the name “Karo” in honor of his wife Caroline. Another popular theory traces the name back to an earlier table syrup trademark “Kairomel.” treat that families will love to make andeat. 1 cup light or dark Karo In the 1980’s, the wife of a cor- porate sales executive discovered a new use for corn syrup. Through experimentation in her kitchen, she discovered that a mixture of corn syrup, sugar, eggs, vanilla and pecans baked in a pie shell produced the nowclassic pecan pie, which was destined to become a world-class favorite and a signature recipe for the brand. “As a company, we are proud to celebrate the heritage and versatility of this trusted brand,” said Dan Antonelli, CEO, ACH Food Companies. “Whether Karo is used in making pecan pies or our new Ooey Gooey Karo Krisper Bars, it’s an honor to know that we’ve been a staple in America’s kitchens for 100 years.” To celebrate the 100th anniversary and help introduce the brand to a new generation of home chefs, Karo announces a new signature recipe. corn syrup 1 cup granulated sugar \% teaspoonsalt 1 cup crunchy or creamy peanut butter 1 cup oatmeal(or other favorite cereal) 2 cups corn flakes (or other favorite cereal) 2 cupscrisp rice cereal (or other favorite cereal) 1 cup (6 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips % cup (3 ounces) peanut butter chips (optional) Stovetop Directions: Heat andstir Combine Karo syrup, sugar and salt in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat. Stir mixture until sugar dissolves and begins to boil. Add peanut butter. Remove from heat and stir in oatmeal, corn flakes and crisp rice cereal. Pour into greased 8-inch square pan andsetaside. OOEY GOOEY KARO KRISPER BARS Topping Melt chocolate chips in small saucepan over lowest heat, stirring constantly. Spread over bars. Melt peanut butter chips in small saucepan over lowest heat. Using small spoon, dot or drizzle onto bars in any design you prefer. Cut into 32 squares or triangles. This simple, easy-to-make recipe makesa delicious, gooey For additional recipes, please visit www.karosyrup.com. Karo Facts & Figures Karo hassold more than billion gallons (more than 13 billion bottles) of corn syrup in its 100-yearhistory. That's enoughto: Fill more than 7,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools Outweigh more than 750,000 African elephants Wraplined-up Karo bottles around the world almost six times Make26billion pecan pies—that’s morethanfourpies for everyone on the planet e Standas fall as 5 million Sears Towers stacked oneontop of another Make 52billion batches of fudge

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