Eat Up! It’s National Soylent Green Day!

Soylent Green is the original “people” food for the masses.  Foodimentary.com states that the Soylent Green Biscuit Co’s famous snack has been a cult classic since its inception in 1973.  People everywhere were delighted to have this affordable snack that “tastes just like grandma’s.”

When April 1st heralds the coming of spring, I always think fondly of Soylent Green. -Charlton Heston

Five Food Fun Facts about Soylent Green:

  • Soylent Green, introduced 1966, is usually considered the original “green” food.
  • It was first marketed as a, “Miracle food of high-energy plankton gathered from the oceans of the world.”
  • Throughout the years the company has adopted many slogans:
    • “Food for the people, by the people.”
    • “Make room, make room for green.”
    • “It’s easy being green.”
    • “You’re in good hands with Soylent.”
  • You can find many recipes for homemade Soylent Green, but there’s nothing like the real thing.
  • It is said that Charlton Heston was this snack’s #1 fan, keeping mass quantities in his home.
  • The Soylent Green Biscuit Co. is planning on world distribution by 2022.

This fun foodie April Fool’s is brought to you by Foodimentary.com.

For the real skinny on “Soylent Green,” may we recommend the 1966 classic film starring Charlton Heston?

Soylent Green is People! It’s…PEOPLE! – Charlton Heston, “Soylent Green”


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