6. Tang Cocktail Mixture
Where It Was Sold: Wegmans, Target, and 7-Eleven; Manufacturer: General Foods
Initial Cost: $0.75–$1*
Tang was first developed to be a component of astronaut meals, but it gained popularity quickly and was sold in supermarkets all over the world. Tang was a powdered drink mix with a citrus flavor that gained popularity in the 1960s, mostly because it was convenient and had all of the daily necessary vitamin C intake.
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Families in the 1960s would make the most of Tang during the hot summer months, when it was promoted as a palatable and enjoyable method to remain hydrated. It was frequently offered as a substitute for sugar-filled drinks.
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