[1][2] The cereal was prepared with corn and oats as primary ingredients, and it was fortified with iron and B vitamins.
[1] It has been described as being similar in flavor to Cap'n Crunch cereal, which is also produced by Quaker.
[5] Elements of marketing and advertising for Mr. T Cereal were geared toward children,[6] per the popularity of Mr. T's media appearances such as in The A-Team and Rocky III.
[7] To appeal to children, the cereal was manufactured with a significant amount of sugar.
[6][7] Promotions for the cereal included television advertisements and a stand-up cardboard cutout that was used in supermarkets.