18 Mind-Blowing Facts About KFC

18. Their Famous 11-Spice Blend Is Locked Safely Away In A Vault

Kfc Box Gif Everyone knows that KFC have a secret blend of 11 herbs and spices - but not many are aware that is is safeguarded in a vault at the company's headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky. The company has admitted that 11 vials containing the different herbs and spices are in the vault, alongside the recipe - which has never been patented due to the fact that patents expire. In order to ensure the recipe remains secret, half is produced by Griffith Laboratories and then given to McCormick, who add the second 50% of the ingredients. Interestingly though, the creator did admit that salt and pepper are in the recipe - and the other nine spices are "all kept in a normal kitchen". Interesting...
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