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What’s the Deal with Yoo-hoo?

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Written by Paul Strauss | June 26, 2025

We’ve always been perplexed by Yoo-hoo. This chocolate-flavored beverage appears to be something that would require refrigeration, but it doesn’t. Weird History Food explores the story of this unconventional drink, from its humble origins in 1920s New Jersey to the ingredients that make it shelf-stable. And yes, there is milk in it. Sort of.


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