Pamela Low (March 16, 1928 - June 1, 2007) was an American flavorist, best known for developing and creating the flavor coating for Cap'n Crunch breakfast cereal.
Low studied microbiology at the University of New Hampshire. She went on to work as a flavorist for the Arthur D. Little consulting firm in the Boston metropolitan area for more than 30 years. She was reportedly asked to develop a flavor for the new Cap'n Crunch cereal in the early 1960s. Her inspiration for the flavor coating was a recipe flavored with butter and brown sugar that her grandmother, Luella Low, used to serve her when she was younger in Derry. Cap'n Crunch was officially unveiled in 1963 and the original recipe has been unchanged since its launch. She is often referred to as the "Grandmother" of Cap'n Crunch. She also worked on the flavors for Almond Joy and Mounds candy bars while at Arthur D. Little.
After retirement, Low lived in New London, New Hampshire with her Boston Terrier, Casey, and later another Boston Terrier named Winnie.
An avid golfer, Low was also known for her support of local charities in the New London area. She also established a scholarship at the University of New Hampshire in order for students to be able to pursue studies in the sciences.
Low died at the New London Hospital in New London, New Hampshire on June 1, 2007 at the age of 79. She had lived in New London for 34 years. Low never married.
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- Boston Globe: Pamela Low; kin's treat inspired creation of Cap'n Crunch flavor
- Pamela Low, created flavor for Cap'n Crunch, dies at 79
- Concord Monitor: Flavorist made it happen: The Cap'n owes it to New Hampshire
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