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From: Ralston
Introduced in 1898


An ad from 1933 told it like this, "Mothers! Children really enjoy this hot cereal! It's twice as good for them, too; it's 'double-rich' in the factor which creates appetite and promotes health as naturally as clear western air... it's more satisfying, more sustaining, a richer source of quick energy too... it's completely cooked, ready-to-serve in just five minutes."

Company Description: Ralston was originally part of The Ralston-Purina Company which was formed in 1902. The name Ralston stems from a minor social movement in the late 19th Century called Ralstonism - created by Webster Edgerly. Followers of the movement (about 800,000) followed the motto "Regime, Activity, Light, Strength, Temperation, Oxygen and Nature" - the first letters of which spelled out "Ralston"... Read on and see all cereals from Ralston

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Overall Average Rating = 5 (out of 5)

View all 15 comments for this cereal.


By grandmaElaine (Team Breakfast Member)

Cereal Rating (out of 5):

I live in Wisconsin. Does anybody know where I can purchase Ralston Hot Cereal. Tom Mix fan.

Comment submitted: 5/10/2020 (#25150)



By Jack P.

Cereal Rating (out of 5):

Where can I buy this awesome breakfast delight in central NJ?

Comment submitted: 12/9/2018 (#23754)



By Elpavo

Cereal Rating (out of 5):

I remember Ralston cereal well growing up in the 40's and 50's. Something jarred my memory and have been looking in grocery stores to no avail, at least where I live. Saw it online at ridiculous prices. Located store chain near Philadelphia but will not ship here. Boy I sure would like a local store to sell it.

Comment submitted: 11/23/2018 (#23722)



By JoJo

Do they still make it?

Comment submitted: 1/11/2018 (#22595)



By J.H.

Cereal Rating (out of 5):

You can still order it online.

Comment submitted: 8/7/2017 (#22105)



By sweetie

Anyone know where I can buy this cereal in or near Grand Rapids, MI?

Comment submitted: 5/3/2017 (#21707)



By Buzz Corey (Team Breakfast Member)

Cereal Rating (out of 5):

Grew up with this as my regular winter breakfast cereal. I was a huge Space Patrol fan and that was my introduction. Longing for it, I tried Wheetena but found it too gritty. Bring it back please.

Comment submitted: 2/26/2016 (#19995)



By Richardno

Cereal Rating (out of 5):

Had my first bowl of Ralston today after 75 years. It tastes just the way I remember it as a kid - only better!

Comment submitted: 1/2/2016 (#19802)



By spitfire

Cereal Rating (out of 5):

Cooks just as it's supposed to... not like other cereals. I love the taste and glad it's such a healthy cereal.

Comment submitted: 6/1/2014 (#17125)



By snoopydoo (Team Breakfast Member)

Cereal Rating (out of 5):

HY sells this cereal at Hometown Favorites. Found it today.

Comment submitted: 1/28/2013 (#10575)



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