Sometimes,a genius and complex new form of gastronomy enters the food world.And sometimes, an incredibly simple idea is sold for millions. Hereare the most basic food ideas that made people oh-so-wealthy.
1.Ketchup
HenryJohn Heinz came up with ketchup, and since then it’s been condimenthistory. He originally adapted a Chinese recipe for a sauce made fromtomatoes in 1876. Now, who doesn’t have ketchup with their burgerand fries?
2.Kentucky Fried Chicken
Oneof the most famous food franchises ever, KFC is worth over $8.5billion. It was created by Col. Sanders back in 1939. In 1952, KFCwas sold in restaurants, and when the Colonel was 60 he turned itinto a franchise!
3.Beyond Meat
If Americans are good at one thing, it’s eating burgers. Now, they’re doing it a little healthier thanks to Ethan Brown, a food-entrepreneur who created “alternative meat” out of pea-protein.
4.Chocolate chip cookies
RuthGraves of the Toll House Inn accidentally created Chocolate chipcookies when she prepared a batch one day, realizing too late thatshe had run out of baker’s chocolate. Then, she chopped a chocolatebar and although it didn’t blend with dough like she hoped, itbecame a crowd favorite.
5.Organic baby food
Thisis definitely a food item for the privileged, and it was created byCat Gazzoli, a mom-to-be who was frustrated with the lack of babyfood options out there. As a result, she created the all-naturalbrand Piccolo which uses real food only and makes over 6 million ayear.
6.Seoul Taco
We’reso grateful for whoever created this fusion food, because it tasteslike heaven. Mexican and Korean food as one was seated by David Choi,who started selling his tacos in food trucks. Now, his brand is worthover 5 million and he has 5 restaurants.
7.Popsicles
Popsicleswere invented by Frank Epperson, who was just 11 when he blendedlemonade with soda powder and accidentally left it in the fridge withthe stirrer in it. After selling them in amusement parks, he sold hisproducts rights to a company who then got very rich off it.
8.Pancake batter
Thisis quite a clever food invention that I’m sure we’ve all thoughtof, but somebody actually went out there and made it: the batteryblaster. Thanks to Sean O’ Connor, we only have to spray and fryout pancakes.
9.The family cake recipe
This isn’t your grandma’s poundcake. it’s a smartly though out brand by Kim Nelson who opened Daisy Cakes. The company took off after Kim went on Shark Tank and her business exploded. Today, it’s worth millions.