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Is Chef Boyardee a real person?

Is Chef Boyardee a real person?

Unlike the friendly but fictional food faces of Betty Crocker, Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben, Chef Boyardee — that jovial, mustachioed Italian chef — is real. Ettore “Hector” Boiardi (that’s how the family really spells it) founded the company with his brothers in 1928, after the family immigrated to America from Italy.

Who is the owner of Chef Boyardee?

Conagra Brands
Chef Boyardee

Product type Canned pasta products
Owner Conagra Brands
Country United States
Introduced 1928
Website www.chefboyardee.com

Is Chef Boyardee still alive?

Deceased (1897–1985)
Ettore Boiardi/Living or Deceased

Where does the name Chef Boyardee come from?

The company was named after its founder, Italian-American immigrant Ettore Boiardi. The company began production in the United States in the 1920s. Along with its canned products, Chef Boyardee also markets boxed pizza and lasagna mixes.

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Is Chef Boyardee discontinued?

Chef Boyardee is still on store shelves, but the Smurfs version is a thing of the past.

Is Chef Boyardee good for you?

Boyardee is fully cooked and can be directly consumed, but not an ideal option for those watching their blood pressure. Chef Boyardee has high saturated fat. The USDA recommends a low saturated fat intake because saturated fat is linked to health issues such as cardiovascular disease.

Where is Chef Boyardee buried?

June 24, 1985
Ettore Boiardi/Date of burial

Did Campbell’s stop making RavioliOs?

This product has been discontinued. Campbell’s® RavioliOs® Beef Ravioli in Meat Sauce it the perfect choice for a great-tasting and filling pasta dish, featuring tender rounds of beef-filled ravioli perfectly cooked and coated in a savory meat sauce.

Is Chef Boyardee safe to eat?

Don’t buy: Chef Boyardee spaghetti and meatballs It contains high fructose corn syrup as well as a lot of added sugar. They also contain over 700 mg of sodium, high saturated and trans fats and refined grains.

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Why does Chef Boyardee have so much salt?

(According to the USDA Nutrient Database, the same half a cup of natural peach wedges will only have 7 grams of sugar.) That equates to 28 percent of your recommended daily limit of added sugars. Instead, cut back on the sweet stuff by picking up the “Lite” can, which is simply made with less added sugar.

Why can’t I find Campbell’s RavioliOs?