SPAM is one of those pantry staples that almost everyone has seen at some point — usually tucked away in grandma’s cupboard or sitting quietly on a grocery shelf. First introduced by Hormel Foods in 1937, the canned meat became a lifesaver during World War II, when fresh food was scarce and refrigeration was limited. But beyond that familiar blue can, many people still ask the same question: what exactly is SPAM, and how did it become such an icon?
The name itself has always been part of the mystery. Some say SPAM stands for “Specially Processed American Meat,” while others insist it means “Shoulder of Pork and Ham.” The most accepted story, though, is that it’s a simple blend of the words spiced and ham. The name came from Ken Daigneau, the brother of a Hormel executive, who won a company contest to name the new product back in 1937.
As for what’s actually inside, it’s far less mysterious than people think. According to Hormel, SPAM is made with just a handful of ingredients: pork, water, salt, potato starch, sugar, and sodium nitrate. The process is straightforward — the pork and ham are ground, mixed with the seasonings, sealed in vacuum-packed cans, cooked, and cooled for several hours before shipping.
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