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The Origins of the Twinkie
Story aired: Wednesday, March 14, 2007



Twinkies were invented in 1930 by a baker after he saw an ad for Twinkle Toe Shoes. But what the heck is in a Twinkie?

Steve Ettlinger, decided to find out. He is author of the new book "Twinkie Deconstructed" on just what goes into the snack cake that won't spoil for decades.

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Steve Ettlinger

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