Oreo

Oreo is a sandwich cookie consisting of two chocolate wafers with a sweet creme filling. It is produced by Mondelez International under the Nabisco brand. The cookies were introduced in 1912 by the National Biscuit Company (NBC, later Nabisco) in the United States, created to compete with an existing cookie known as Hydrox. The original Oreo shared a distinctive round shape with fluted edges and a cross-hatch pattern on the wafers, including the word “OREO” in the imprint. The traditional cookies use dark chocolate wafers and a white creme, while later variants introduced different fillings and flavors.

Over the years Oreo has been expanded beyond the original product. Golden Oreos, with vanilla-flavored cookies and creme, were introduced in 1925. Various line extensions followed, including Double Stuf (more creme) in 1974, and later Oreo Thins, Mega Stuf, and numerous seasonal and regional flavors. The brand has also produced many regional variants and limited editions, such as mint, peanut butter, lemon, and berry flavors, as well as non-chocolate wafer options in some markets.

Globally, Oreo is one of the best-known cookies and is sold in more than 100 countries. It remains a flagship product for Nabisco/Mondelez and is commonly found in supermarkets, convenience stores, and online retailers. The cookies are used in a variety of desserts and recipes in addition to being eaten on their own. The Oreo packaging and branding are recognizable by their red-and-white design.