A popular American snack, Utz cheese balls—bright orange, round corn puffs sold in large clear plastic barrels weighing nearly 1 kilogram—are nicknamed “human feed” in Korea for their endless supply and addictive taste. Cheese puffs trace back to a 1935 Wisconsin animal-feed mill, where a worker discovered that heated corn dough puffed like popcorn; the company shifted from feed to snacks and marketed “corn curls.” Utz later packaged the puffs in big plastic tubs, creating the iconic cheese ball barrel that grew into a cultural phenomenon after appearances in shows like The Office. The barrels are sold in 28–35 ounce (793–992 g) sizes and often contain hundreds of pieces for parties and events.
