KFC
World's First KFC in Salt Lake City, Utah
KFC, previously known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is a division of Yum! Brands, Inc, originally founded by Harland Sanders (better known as Colonel Sanders). KFC is known for its fried chicken which is prepared via a pressure cooker method; food prepared using this method of cooking is more tender than that prepared by other methods. KFC receives raw products from Tyson Farms. The world's first KFC was established in 1952 in Salt Lake City, Utah by Harland Sanders and Pete Harman.
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The company adopted the abbreviated form of its name in 1991 to avoid the unhealthy connotations of the word 'fried'. During this period, KFC is currently experimenting with pot pies, boneless and roasted chicken in addition to its core food offering.
Beyond the fried chicken, KFC also serves dishes and side-dishes like french fries, chicken nuggets, coleslaw and hamburgers.
On 20 July 2004, PETA released a video of gross cruelty to chickens taken at Pilgrim's Pride, one of KFC's suppliers in West Virginia. The supplier will investigate the claims.[1]
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The spices used in the chicken are a trade secret. However, a chemical analysis commissioned by William Poundstone revealed some of the primary ingredients: salt, ground black pepper, flour, and monosodium glutamate. KFC claims that Colonel Sanders' recipe had eleven secret herbs and spices, although it curiously does not claim that this is the recipe in current use.Notable KFC Employees (Past and Present)
Controversy
On October 16, 2003, actress Pamela Anderson joined PETA in their animal rights campaign against KFC urging a consumer boycott of the franchise until it ensures better treatment of its chickens.