Cornflakes was invented because it contains many important nutrients such as vitamins, many minerals, fibers, and carbohydrates, and it is especially beneficial for pregnant women and children, as it is easy to prepare, fast, and inexpensive, and it is desirable to eat young and old. Corn flakes is a breakfast cereal made from toasting flakes of corn (maize) . It was created by William Kellogg in 1894 for his brother John Kellogg. John Kellogg wanted a food that would be healthy for the patients of the Battle Creek Sanitarium in Michigan where he was superintendent.