Deviled Egg History

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What is the history of the deviled egg?

The exactly history of deviled eggs is lost to history. There is some evidence that a predecessor to the common Deviled Egg can be found in ancient Rome. They dined on hard-boiled eggs seasoned with spices.

Where did the term “deviled egg” originate?

Sometime around 1868, the William Underwood Company created “deviled ham” and the term “deviled” referring to their seasoning processes was trademarked in 1870. To this day it is the oldest food trademark still in use in the USA.