Originally, the Pop-Tarts product was called, "Fruit Scone." It was later changed, and a Kellogg's spokesperson told us that the "Pop-Tarts name was influenced by Andy Warhol's Pop-Art in the 1960s." With that, the pastry's popularity took off. 5.

Why you should never eat Pop-Tarts?

But despite their convenience, Pop Tarts contain highly processed ingredients, including soybean oil and refined flour. Plus, they are loaded with three types of sugar: refined white sugar, corn syrup and high fructose corn syrup. ... This high-sugar, low-protein junk food is a terrible choice to start off your day.

Why are there 2 Pop-Tarts in a package?

They Come in Pairs for a Reason

The machines needed to wrap Pop-Tarts in foil weren't cheap, and when the pastries were still unproven commodities, Kellogg's didn't want to make any unnecessary investments. By doubling down on how many tarts went into each packet, the company could cut its machinery budget in half.