Butterworth s syrup makers announced they would be launching a brand and packaging review in response to concerns about racial stereotyping. Quaker oats is retiring the 131 year old aunt jemima brand saying the company recognizes the character s origins are based on a racial stereotype just hours later uncle ben s rice and mrs. Aunt jemima contains corn syrup high fructose corn syrup water cellulose gum caramel color salt sodium benzoate and.
Aunt jemima s name was inspired by billy kersands song old aunt jemima. Aunt jemima was first marketed in 1889 but the trademarks is registered in 1893. Aunt jemima is a brand of syrup and pancake mix made in the us.
The brands are removing old logos and imaging that perpetuate racial stereotypes. Butterworths and cream of wheat said changes are coming to their brands as well. Hours after the aunt jemima name change was announced uncle bens rice mrs.
The company said new packaging will arrive in the forth quarter of 2020 the associated press reports. Quaker oats said it will change the name and marketing for aunt jemima pancake mix and syrup. Aunt jemima will be removed from packaging for syrup and pancake mix after more than 130 years of existence according to the associated press.
You can include this into your favorite pancake syrup list certified kosher perfect topping for pancakes and waffles rich and thick syrup is the perfect way to top your family s favorite pancakes and waffles. Aunt jemima mrs butterworth syrup aunt jemima is a brand that s been around for over 100 years it s a really good syrup. Butterworth s was created by unilever in 1961 and because of the matronly figure of the syrup bottle has since been accused of being rooted in slavery era mammy stereotypes of black women.
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