William A. Mitchell | |
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| Born | October 21, 1911 Raymond, Minnesota |
| Died | July 26, 2004 (aged 92) Stockton, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | food chemist |
| Known for | Invented Pop Rocks, Tang, Cool whip and Powdered Egg Whites |
William A. Mitchell (October 21, 1911 – July 26, 2004) was an American food chemist who, while working for General Foods Corporation between 1941 and 1976, was the key inventor behind Pop Rocks, Tang, Cool Whip, and powdered egg whites.[1] During his career he received over 70 patents.