GENERAL FOODS
Consumer Center

March 3, 1987

Mr. V. Theimpaler
Los Angeles, CA. 90057

Dear Mr. Theimpaler:

Thank you for your inquiry.

In answer to your question regarding the origin of this name, Mr.
Post called this product GRAPE-NUTS® because of the grape-like sugar
formed during the baking operation. In addition, he felt that the
cereal had a nut-like flavor.

We are enclosing some further historical information, along with our
current recipe booklet; and we hope you will enjoy trying some of
our suggestions. We appreciate your continued interest in General
Foods.

Sincerely,

Naomi J. Linder
Manager, Consumer Response

NJL/lak
Enclosures

General Foods Corporation 250 North Street, White Plains, New York 10625