Kellogg's Changes Rice Krispies Recipe in the UK
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Vocabulary
recipe /ˈresəpi/ noun
a set of instructions for preparing food, or the ingredients and method used to make something
The company changed the recipe for Rice Krispies by using corn flour instead of real rice grains.
drought /draʊt/ noun
a long period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water
The drought in Asia has reduced rice harvests significantly.
disrupted /dɪsˈrʌptɪd/ verb
to interrupt or disturb something, causing it to stop working normally
Harsh weather conditions have disrupted supplies of rice worldwide.
Article
Kellogg's has changed the recipe for Rice Krispies and Coco Pops sold in the United Kingdom. The company stopped using real rice grains and now uses corn flour and rice flour instead. This change happened because dry weather in Asia has reduced rice harvests and made rice more expensive. The company says it made this decision carefully and considered what customers think about their favorite cereals.
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