What is SPAM® Classic? Ah, the age-old question; what is the meat in that special can comprised of? Many myths abound, but the answer is actually quite simple. It’s merely six simple ingredients.
Why is the SPAM® brand a household name? We could go on for days about this. But rather than get all Socrates on you, let’s look to the people for the answer -- the legions of SPAM® brand lovers all over the world who crave, and celebrate, this delightful meat.
The SPAM® Story 1937 - Hormel Foods introduces SPAM® luncheon meat. Ken Daigneau, brother of a Hormel Foods vice president, wins a contest and $100 for naming SPAM®.
The SPAM® Museum Few experiences in life are as meaningful and meaty-filled as those you’ll have at the magnificent SPAM® Museum. Referred to by some meat historians as The Guggenham, Porkopolis or M.O.M.A. (Museum Of Meat-Themed Awesomeness), the SPAM® Museum is home to the world’s most comprehensive collection of spiced pork artifacts.
We took the flavor of our flagship SPAM® variety and fun-sized it. This mini can is perfect for adding big taste to recipes that call for a smaller serving. And it’s just the right amount for a feast for two.
Limited availability in stores. Prices may vary.
Pork with Ham, Salt, Water, Modified Potato Starch, Sugar, Sodium Nitrite.
| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories 180 | |
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat 16g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 40mg | 15% |
| Sodium 790mg | 40% |
| Total Carbohydrates 1g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 7g |
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
This product is GLUTEN FREE.
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The SPAM® brand is trademarked in more than 100 countries worldwide, and sold in 45 nations, from Andorra to Zimbabwe.
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At full capacity in the U.S., Hormel Foods is capable of producing more than 44,000 cans of SPAM® products per hour.
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Outside the United States, the Republic of South Korea is the largest market for SPAM® products.
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SPAM® products are consumed at a rate of 3.1 cans per second in the United States. Beat that, world!
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In 1940, Hormel Foods unveiled what was believed to be the first singing commercial, advertising SPAM® luncheon meat.
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Following World War II, world leaders including Dwight Eisenhower, Margaret Thatcher and Nikita Khrushchev all credited SPAM® for its role in sustaining soldiers.
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The SPAM® name was suggested by Kenneth Daigneau, the brother of a Hormel Foods vice president, at a New Year’s Eve gala.
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SPAM® Stinky French Garlic collector’s edition was introduced in England in conjunction with the opening of the the musical SPAMALOT™.
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SPAM® Classic made its cyberspace debut in 1998 with the launch of its official brand homepage at spam.com -- where you’re staring right now!
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In 2000, the SPAM® brand received its own Minnesota State lottery ticket scratch game. Astonishingly, the tickets were not scratch ‘n sniff.
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SPAM® products have appeared in several movies, including Soul Surfer and Yogi Bear, most recently. No word on whether the can got its own trailer.
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The SPAM® brand previously sponsored the No. 9 race car in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series. Unfortunately it did not run on SPAM®.
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Upon meeting former Russian President Boris Yeltsin, former Hormel Foods President R.L. Knowlton presented him with a can of SPAM® Classic.
