SPAM

Why was SPAM created?

"It was created to make use of surplus pork shoulder, mixing it with ham, salt, sugar and sodium nitrite.

What is SPAM also known as in Hawaii?

"The Hawaiian Steak"

How did soldiers in WWII refer to SPAM?

"ham that didn't pass its physical" "meatloaf without basic training" "Special Army Meat".

Can you give me a Spam tagline?

''Cold or hot, SPAM hits the spot!'' (During the late 1940s and early 1950s)

Can you name the different sizes you can buy SPAM?

-7 oz can, -12 oz can -Spam Singles are also available, which are single sandwich-sized slices of Spam Classic or Lite, sealed in retort pouches Spam Bites are dried SPAM that comes in Classic, Teriyaki, and Bacon. They are sold in 1.4 ounce packages

What other types of SPAM are available?

-Spam Classic - original flavor -Spam Hot & Spicy - with Tabasco flavor -Jalapeño Spam, Spam with Black Pepper -Spam Low Sodium - "25% less sodium" -Spam Lite - "33% fewer calories, 25% less sodium, and 50% less fat" - made from pork shoulder meat, ham, and mechanically separated chicken. -Spam Oven Roasted Turkey -Spam Hickory Smoked -Spam Spread - "if you're a spreader, not a slicer ... just like Spam Classic, but in a spreadable form" -Spam Bacon -Spam Cheese -Spam Garlic -Spam Teriyaki -Spam Chorizo Spam Macadamia Nuts - Partnered with Hamakua Plantation -Spam Turkey -Spam Tocino -Spam Portuguese Sausage -Spam Singles are also available, which are single sandwich-sized slices of Spam Classic or Lite, sealed in retort pouches

By the end of the 20th century, how many cans of SPAM had been sold throughout the world?

5 billion.The 6 billionth can was produced in 2002. The plant in Austin was capable of producing 450 cans of SPAM a minute.

What are the ingredients of SPAM?

According to its label, Spam's basic ingredients are:pork shoulder meat, with ham meat added, salt, water, modified potato starch as a binder, sugar, and sodium nitrite as a preservative. Natural gelatin forms during cooking in its tins on the production line.

How much did it cost to go to the Museum?

Admission was free.

Where is the home of SPAM?

Austin, Minnesota

What is "the heart of the museum"?

Can Central

How did Russia get SPAM?

During WW II, Hormel sold more than half of its output to the U.S. government, which supplied SPAM to the armed forces of the U.S., and also to the U.S.S.R. under the lend-lease program.

That's canned ham- What about SPAM?

Eleven years later, Hormel developed the first canned meat product that did not require refrigeration

What can you get there?

Except for hot dogs, French fries and desserts, all other menu items are made with Spam, including Spam Burger, Spam Hero, Spam Club, Spam Spaghetti, Spam Baked Macaroni, Spam Nuggets and Spam Caesar Salad.

Which American state eats more tins of SPAM per head than any other?

Hawaii Hawaiians are by far the most abundant eaters of SPAM

How was SPAM first sold?

Hormel Spiced Ham.

How was SPAM first created?

Hormel developed America's first canned ham (''Hormel Flavor-Sealed Ham'') in 1926

Did you know that there was a SPAM museum?

In 1991, Hormel opened a small storefront company museum in celebration of the company's 100 year anniversary it was called the Hormel Foods First Century Museum.

Where was the museum located?

In Austin's Oak Park Mall. It was later re-branded it as the Spam Museum.

Is SPAM produced anywhere else?

In addition to the U.S., SPAM is produced in 7 other countries: Australia, Denmark, UK, Japan, Philippines, South Korea and Taiwan.

How much SPAM is consumed in the United States?

In the United States alone, 3.6 cans of Spam are consumed every second, making it the number one product in its category (canned meat).

In late 2014, the SPAM museum temporarily closed. Do you know why?

It was closed while it moved to a new downtown location.

Who won the contest?

Kenneth Daigneau, brother of a Hormel executive, won the contest and $100 prize with 'SPAM'.

What did Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher call Spam?

Margaret Thatcher was also quoted as saying "SPAM was a war-time delicacy".

Who wrote a song about SPAM?

Monty Python's Flying Circus

Which former Russian president, talking about after his troops had returned from war, was quoted as saying "Without SPAM we wouldn't have been able to feed our army"?

Nikita Kruschev The information comes from Kruschev's book "Kruschev Remembers", in which he states that his army was kept alive during World War 2 because of it.

How much SPAM is consumed in Guam?

On the island of Guam, more than eight cans of SPAM are consumed by every person each year.

What is SPAM made of?

Pork Shoulder and Ham The acronym was supposedly changed in 2000 to Specially Processed Assorted Meat,

Who wrote to Hormel after World War II saying "I ate my share of SPAM along with millions of other soldiers, I'll even confess to a few unkind words about it - uttered during the strain of battle you understand. But as the former commander-in-chief of the allied forces, I believe I can still officially forgive you for your only sin: sending us so much of it."

President Dwight D. Eisenhower It became a favorite of the military cooks in World War 2 as it was a good source of protein, it was convenient, and easy for the troops to digest.

Who holds the world record for eating SPAM?

Richard LeFevre holds the world record for eating SPAM by eating 6 pounds in 12 minutes.

How many countries get SPAM?

SPAM is distributed in more than 50 countries.

What Company created SPAM?

SPAM was developed by George A. Hormel & Co. and first marketed in 1937.

A much-larger Spam-focused museum opened. Do you know when?

September 2001

What is Austin, Minnesota also known as?

Spam Town, USA

Do you know the words?

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What are Volunteer guides known as at the SPAM Museum?

Spambassadors

SPAM has a mascot- Can you name him?

Spammy

When did Hormel make their billion cans?

The 1 billionth can of SPAM was sold in 1959.

SPAM has been a part of military life since the second world war and has been served in many war zones. SPAM was taken off the menu in one particular war. Which one?

The Gulf War The reason being that pork is a forbidden food in Saudi Arabia and the Saudi authorities would not permit it on the menu.

A Spam café opened in the Philippines in 2004. Can you name it?

The SPAM JAM Cafe opened in February 2004 in the Philippines.

Where is the SPAM Museum currently?

The museum re-opened on 22 April 2016 at its new location at 101 3rd Ave NE

Spambassadors offer visitors small bits of Spam on a toothpick or pretzel stick- what do they call them?

They are commonly known as Spamples

How did the name 'SPAM' come from?

To distinguish Hormel's "spiced ham" from similar products that were for sale, the company held a contest to come up with a unique name.

What can you find in the World Market?

Visitors can learn about the advertising and use of Spam and Spam recipes from 44 different nations; a World War II-themed exhibit explaining the importance of Spam as a staple for American troops; and Spam Brand 101, an interactive exhibit where visitors learn about 15 varieties of Spam and families are able to compete in the "assembly" of mock cans of Spam. Many of the exhibits include games, interactive videos, and hands-on activities.

Can you buy SPAM like beef jerkey?

Yes Spam Bites are dried SPAM that comes in Classic, Teriyaki, and Bacon. They are sold in 1.4 ounce packages