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'''Maltesers''' are a British confectionery product manufactured by [[Mars, Incorporated]]. They were first sold in the United Kingdom in 1937. The chocolate balls are light, airy and crunchy, consisting of a malted milk centre surrounded by milk chocolate.
== Maltesers ==
 
[[File:Maltesers-Wrapper-Small.jpg|thumb|right|A small packet of Maltesers]]
 
'''Maltesers''' are a popular confectionery product manufactured by [[Mars, Incorporated]]. They consist of a spherical malted milk center surrounded by a layer of milk chocolate. Maltesers are known for their light texture and distinctive taste, making them a favorite treat in many countries.


== History ==
== History ==
Maltesers were created by [[Forrest Mars, Sr.]], the son of the founder of Mars, Incorporated, [[Franklin Clarence Mars]]. The idea for Maltesers came to Forrest Mars, Sr. during the Spanish Civil War when he saw soldiers eating chocolate pellets with a hard shell of tempered chocolate. This inspired him to create a new kind of candy that combined the hard shell of the chocolate pellets with a malted milk centre.


== Production ==
Maltesers were first introduced in the United Kingdom in 1937 by the American company [[Mars, Incorporated]]. The product was originally aimed at women as a low-calorie chocolate treat. Over the years, Maltesers have become a staple in the confectionery market, expanding their reach to various international markets.
The production of Maltesers involves a complex process. The malted milk centre is made by combining malted barley with whole milk to create a malted milk mixture. This mixture is then evaporated until it becomes a thick, sticky liquid. This liquid is then formed into small balls, which are then coated in milk chocolate.
 
== Composition ==
 
The core of a Malteser is made from a malted milk center, which gives it a crunchy texture. This center is then coated with a layer of milk chocolate. The combination of the light, airy center and the smooth chocolate coating is what gives Maltesers their unique taste and texture.
 
[[File:Maltesers-Pile-and-Split.jpg|thumb|left|A pile of Maltesers, with one split open to show the malted milk center]]
 
== Variants ==
 
Over the years, several variants of Maltesers have been introduced to cater to different tastes and preferences. These include:
 
* '''White Maltesers''': A variant where the milk chocolate coating is replaced with white chocolate.
* '''Dark Maltesers''': Featuring a dark chocolate coating instead of the traditional milk chocolate.
* '''Maltesers Teasers''': A bar form of Maltesers, incorporating the malted milk pieces within a chocolate bar.


== Popularity ==
== Marketing ==
Maltesers have become a popular confectionery product worldwide. They are sold in a variety of packaging, including plastic bags, larger cardboard boxes and tubes. Maltesers are also a popular choice for movie-goers and are often sold in cinemas.


== Varieties ==
Maltesers have been marketed with the slogan "The lighter way to enjoy chocolate," emphasizing their light and airy texture. The brand has used various advertising campaigns over the years to maintain its popularity and appeal to a broad audience.
There are several varieties of Maltesers available, including Maltesers Teasers, which are flat bars of chocolate with tiny pieces of Maltesers in them, and Maltesers Buttons, which are flat, round pieces of chocolate with tiny pieces of Maltesers sprinkled on top.


== In popular culture ==
== Related pages ==
Maltesers have been featured in various forms of media and popular culture. They have been used in a number of advertising campaigns, often with a humorous twist. In the United Kingdom, Maltesers are often associated with the [[Comic Relief]] charity, with special editions of the candy being sold to raise money for the charity.


== See also ==
* [[List of confectionery brands]]
* [[Mars, Incorporated]]
* [[Mars, Incorporated]]
* [[Confectionery]]
* [[Chocolate]]
* [[Malted milk]]


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Latest revision as of 15:45, 22 February 2025

Maltesers[edit]

File:Maltesers-Wrapper-Small.jpg
A small packet of Maltesers

Maltesers are a popular confectionery product manufactured by Mars, Incorporated. They consist of a spherical malted milk center surrounded by a layer of milk chocolate. Maltesers are known for their light texture and distinctive taste, making them a favorite treat in many countries.

History[edit]

Maltesers were first introduced in the United Kingdom in 1937 by the American company Mars, Incorporated. The product was originally aimed at women as a low-calorie chocolate treat. Over the years, Maltesers have become a staple in the confectionery market, expanding their reach to various international markets.

Composition[edit]

The core of a Malteser is made from a malted milk center, which gives it a crunchy texture. This center is then coated with a layer of milk chocolate. The combination of the light, airy center and the smooth chocolate coating is what gives Maltesers their unique taste and texture.

A pile of Maltesers, with one split open to show the malted milk center

Variants[edit]

Over the years, several variants of Maltesers have been introduced to cater to different tastes and preferences. These include:

  • White Maltesers: A variant where the milk chocolate coating is replaced with white chocolate.
  • Dark Maltesers: Featuring a dark chocolate coating instead of the traditional milk chocolate.
  • Maltesers Teasers: A bar form of Maltesers, incorporating the malted milk pieces within a chocolate bar.

Marketing[edit]

Maltesers have been marketed with the slogan "The lighter way to enjoy chocolate," emphasizing their light and airy texture. The brand has used various advertising campaigns over the years to maintain its popularity and appeal to a broad audience.

Related pages[edit]