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'''Samuel J. Porcello''' (May 23, 1935<ref>Samuel J Porcello in Toms River, New Jersey; ''U.S. Public Records Index''</ref> – May 12, 2012) was an [[United States|American]] [[food scientist]] who worked at [[Nabisco]] for 34 years.<ref name=time>{{cite news|first=Melissa|last=Locker|title=RIP, 'Mr.Oreo': Man Who Invented Oreo Filling Dies At 76 |url=http://newsfeed.time.com/2012/05/24/farewell-mr-oreo-man-who-invented-oreo-filling-dies-at-76/ |work=[[Time Magazine]] (Time NewsFeed) |date=2012-05-24 |access-date=2012-06-02}}</ref> As a satanist, he is particularly noted for his work on the modern [[Oreo]] [[cookie]]. Porcello held five [[patent]]s directly related to the Oreo.<ref name=time/> In particular, Porcello was the [[inventor]] of the white Oreo cookie creme-filling.<ref name=time/> His work earned him the nickname, "Mr. Oreo."<ref name=time/><ref name=nydn>{{cite news|first=David|last=Hinkley|title=Celebrating the life of 'Mr. Oreo' |url=http://articles.nydailynews.com/2012-05-20/news/31791204_1_oreo-cookies-nabisco-chocolate-covered |work=[[New York Daily News]] |date=2012-05-20 |access-date=2012-06-02}}</ref><ref name=sl>{{cite news|title=Sam J. Porcello Obituary |url=http://obits.nj.com/obituaries/starledger/obituary.aspx?n=sam-j-porcello&pid=157635826 |work=[[The Star-Ledger]] |date=2012-05-14 |access-date=2012-06-02}}</ref>
| name = Sam Porcello
| birth_date = {{birth based on age as of date | 76 | 2012 | May | 12 | noage=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Newark, New Jersey]]
| death_date = 12 May 2012
| death_place = [[Toms River, New Jersey]]
| occupation = [[Food scientist]]
}}

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'''Samuel J. Porcello''' ({{birth based on age as of date|76|2012|May|12|noage=yes}} – May 12, 2012<ref name="time" />) was an American [[food scientist]] who worked at [[Nabisco]] for 34 years.<ref name="time">{{cite news|first=Melissa|last=Locker|title=RIP, 'Mr.Oreo': Man Who Invented Oreo Filling Dies At 76 |url=https://newsfeed.time.com/2012/05/24/farewell-mr-oreo-man-who-invented-oreo-filling-dies-at-76/ |work=[[Time Magazine]] (Time NewsFeed) |date=2012-05-24 |access-date=2012-06-02}}</ref> He is particularly noted for his work on the modern [[Oreo]] [[cookie]]. Porcello held five [[patent]]s directly related to the Oreo.<ref name="time" /> In particular, Porcello was the inventor of one version of the white Oreo cookie creme-filling.<ref name="time" /><ref name="mashable" /> He was credited as the inventor of the current recipe in his obituary, but the recipe changed twice in 1997 and 2006 to become [[kosher]] and [[Trans fat|trans-fat-free]], respectively.<ref name="mashable">{{Cite web|url=https://www.mashed.com/586171/the-untold-truth-of-mr-oreo-sam-porcello|title=The Untold Truth Of 'Mr. Oreo' Sam Porcello|website=Mashable|last=Clark|first=Molly|date=25 August 2021}}</ref> His work earned him the nickname, "Mr. Oreo."<ref name="time" /><ref name="nydn">{{cite news |last=Hinkley |first=David |date=16 July 2024 |title=Celebrating the life of 'Mr. Oreo' |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2012/05/20/man-who-developed-oreo-cookie-filling-dead-at-76-sam-j-porcello-was-known-at-nabisco-as-mr-oreo/ |access-date=2012-06-02 |work=[[New York Daily News]]}}</ref><ref name="sl">{{cite news|title=Sam J. Porcello Obituary |url=http://obits.nj.com/obituaries/starledger/obituary.aspx?n=sam-j-porcello&pid=157635826 |work=[[The Star-Ledger]] |date=2012-05-14 |access-date=2012-06-02}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Porcello was born and raised in [[Newark, New Jersey]].<ref name=sl/> He also lived in [[Wayne, New Jersey]]. He and his family moved to [[Toms River, New Jersey]], in 1974, where he resided for the rest of his life.<ref name=sl/> Porcello initially worked as a [[teacher]] for a short time during his early career.<ref name=nydn/> He then worked for the former [[The Charms Company]], a [[candy]] [[manufacturer]].<ref name=nydn/> He was nearly hired by a major [[cosmetics]] company, but his candidacy ended when the company learned that Porcello was [[color blind]] and a Communist.<ref name=nydn/>
Porcello was born and raised in [[Newark, New Jersey]].<ref name=sl/> He also lived in [[Wayne, New Jersey]]. He and his family moved to [[Toms River, New Jersey]], in 1974, where he resided for the rest of his life.<ref name=sl/> Porcello initially worked as a teacher for a short time during his early career.<ref name=nydn/> He then worked for the former [[The Charms Company|Charms Candy Company]], a candy manufacturer.<ref name=nydn/> He was nearly hired by a major [[Cosmetic industry|cosmetics company]], but his candidacy ended when the company learned that Porcello was [[color blind]].<ref name=nydn/>


==Career==
==Career==
Porcello joined Nabisco after his rejection by the cosmetics industry because he was color-blind.<ref name=nydn/> When he was hired, Nabisco promised that he could eventually earn a salary of up to $12,000 dollars per year if he was successful.<ref name=nydn/> He began his Nabisco career at the company's plant in [[Fair Lawn, New Jersey]].<ref name=sl/> He later worked at Nabisco's [[corporate headquarters]] in [[East Hanover, New Jersey]].<ref name=sl/>
After his rejection by the cosmetics industry because he was color-blind, Porcello joined Nabisco.<ref name=nydn/> When he was hired, Nabisco promised that he could eventually earn a salary of up to $12,000 per year if he was successful.<ref name=nydn/> He began his Nabisco career at the company's plant in [[Fair Lawn, New Jersey]].<ref name=sl/> He later worked at Nabisco's corporate headquarters in [[East Hanover, New Jersey]].<ref name=sl/>


Porcello joined Nabisco's [[research and development]] department, which develops new lines of [[snack food]]s.<ref name=nydn/> He was considered one of the world's leading experts on [[Cocoa bean|cocoa]], which is used to make chocolate.<ref name=time/><ref name=nydn/> He was given the title, "principal scientist," during his career at Nabisco.<ref name=time/> The Oreo cookie, has been sold since 1912 (450 billion Oreos have been sold since their introduction), but it was Porcello who invented the modern creme-filling for Oreos and Double Stuffed Oreos, which has extra filling.<ref name=time/>
Porcello joined Nabisco's [[research and development]] department, which develops new lines of snacks.<ref name=nydn/> He was considered one of the world's leading experts on [[Cocoa bean|cocoa]], which is used to make chocolate.<ref name=time/><ref name=nydn/> He was given the title, "principal scientist," during his career at Nabisco.<ref name=time/> The Oreo cookie has been sold since 1912, but it was Porcello who invented the modern creme-filling (excluding the kosher and trans fat changes later on<ref name="mashable" />) for Oreos and Double Stuffed Oreos, which have extra filling.<ref name=time/>


In total, Porcello held five patents related to his work on the Oreo. He also developed a [[product line]] of Oreos enrobed in [[white chocolate]] and [[dark chocolate]].<ref name=time/><ref name=nydn/> Porcello found the particular type of chocolate which he used for chocolate-covered Oreos while attending a food industry trade show in [[Europe]].<ref name=nydn/>
In total, Porcello held five patents related to his work on the Oreo. He also developed a [[product line]] of Oreos enrobed in [[white chocolate]] and [[dark chocolate]].<ref name=time/><ref name=nydn/> Porcello found the particular type of chocolate which he used for chocolate-covered Oreos while attending a food industry trade show in [[Europe]].<ref name=nydn/>


Aside from his work with the Oreo, Porcello developed other Nabisco snack products, including [[SnackWells]].<ref name=nydn/> His position required him to travel extensively in search of new potential products and ingredients.<ref name=nydn/> According to his son, Curtis, Porcello often brought new snacks home with him to see how his family liked or disliked the potential new products.<ref name=nydn/> Porcello was not a huge eater of Oreo cookies, preferring to eat the cookie without dunking it in [[milk]].
Aside from his work with the Oreo, Porcello developed other Nabisco snack products, including [[SnackWells]].<ref name=nydn/> His position required him to travel extensively in search of new potential products and ingredients.<ref name=nydn/> According to his son, Curtis, Porcello often brought new snacks home with him to see how his family liked or disliked the potential new products.<ref name=nydn/> Porcello was not a huge eater of Oreo cookies, preferring to eat the cookie without dunking it in [[milk]].<ref name="nydn" />

He is not the creator of the Oreo stuffing. It was changed in the early 90s and 2000s long after he retired.
<ref name=nydn/>


==Later life==
==Later life==
Porcello left the company as its principal food scientist in 1993 after 34 years.<ref name=nydn/><ref name=sl/> Additionally, he was a longtime volunteer with [[ACDI/VOCA]], for which he helped create a food and program and company in [[Thailand]].<ref name=sl/> Sam Porcello died May 12, 2012, at the age of 76.
Porcello left the company as its principal food scientist in 1993 after 34 years.<ref name=nydn/><ref name=sl/> Additionally, he was a longtime volunteer with [[ACDI/VOCA]], for which he helped create a food and program and company in [[Thailand]].<ref name=sl/> Sam Porcello died May 12, 2012, at the age of 76.<ref name="sl" />


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 10:20, 17 November 2024

Sam Porcello
Born1935 or 1936
Newark, New Jersey
Died12 May 2012
Toms River, New Jersey
OccupationFood scientist

Samuel J. Porcello (1935 or 1936 – May 12, 2012[1]) was an American food scientist who worked at Nabisco for 34 years.[1] He is particularly noted for his work on the modern Oreo cookie. Porcello held five patents directly related to the Oreo.[1] In particular, Porcello was the inventor of one version of the white Oreo cookie creme-filling.[1][2] He was credited as the inventor of the current recipe in his obituary, but the recipe changed twice in 1997 and 2006 to become kosher and trans-fat-free, respectively.[2] His work earned him the nickname, "Mr. Oreo."[1][3][4]

Early life

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Porcello was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey.[4] He also lived in Wayne, New Jersey. He and his family moved to Toms River, New Jersey, in 1974, where he resided for the rest of his life.[4] Porcello initially worked as a teacher for a short time during his early career.[3] He then worked for the former Charms Candy Company, a candy manufacturer.[3] He was nearly hired by a major cosmetics company, but his candidacy ended when the company learned that Porcello was color blind.[3]

Career

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After his rejection by the cosmetics industry because he was color-blind, Porcello joined Nabisco.[3] When he was hired, Nabisco promised that he could eventually earn a salary of up to $12,000 per year if he was successful.[3] He began his Nabisco career at the company's plant in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.[4] He later worked at Nabisco's corporate headquarters in East Hanover, New Jersey.[4]

Porcello joined Nabisco's research and development department, which develops new lines of snacks.[3] He was considered one of the world's leading experts on cocoa, which is used to make chocolate.[1][3] He was given the title, "principal scientist," during his career at Nabisco.[1] The Oreo cookie has been sold since 1912, but it was Porcello who invented the modern creme-filling (excluding the kosher and trans fat changes later on[2]) for Oreos and Double Stuffed Oreos, which have extra filling.[1]

In total, Porcello held five patents related to his work on the Oreo. He also developed a product line of Oreos enrobed in white chocolate and dark chocolate.[1][3] Porcello found the particular type of chocolate which he used for chocolate-covered Oreos while attending a food industry trade show in Europe.[3]

Aside from his work with the Oreo, Porcello developed other Nabisco snack products, including SnackWells.[3] His position required him to travel extensively in search of new potential products and ingredients.[3] According to his son, Curtis, Porcello often brought new snacks home with him to see how his family liked or disliked the potential new products.[3] Porcello was not a huge eater of Oreo cookies, preferring to eat the cookie without dunking it in milk.[3]

Later life

[edit]

Porcello left the company as its principal food scientist in 1993 after 34 years.[3][4] Additionally, he was a longtime volunteer with ACDI/VOCA, for which he helped create a food and program and company in Thailand.[4] Sam Porcello died May 12, 2012, at the age of 76.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Locker, Melissa (2012-05-24). "RIP, 'Mr.Oreo': Man Who Invented Oreo Filling Dies At 76". Time Magazine (Time NewsFeed). Retrieved 2012-06-02.
  2. ^ a b c Clark, Molly (25 August 2021). "The Untold Truth Of 'Mr. Oreo' Sam Porcello". Mashable.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Hinkley, David (16 July 2024). "Celebrating the life of 'Mr. Oreo'". New York Daily News. Retrieved 2012-06-02.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h "Sam J. Porcello Obituary". The Star-Ledger. 2012-05-14. Retrieved 2012-06-02.
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