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What does ‘Oreo’ mean? The mysterious (and maybe controversial) story behind the cookie

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 12:00 AM

(NEXSTAR) – It’s probably fair to say that the average American has eaten an Oreo cookie or two in their lifetime.

It’s also probably fair to say that the average American has no idea where the name “Oreo” actually came from.

The company that owns the Oreo brand — Mondelez International — does not appear keen on confirming the origins of the “Oreo” name, despite numerous opportunities for its media team and public relations department to do so. Fans, therefore, have only been able to speculate on the etymology.

The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com.

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