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A popular chocolate confectionery product

Maltesers are a confectionery product manufactured by Mars, Incorporated. They consist of a spheroid malted milk centre surrounded by milk chocolate. Maltesers are sold in a variety of packaging, including plastic bags, larger cardboard boxes, and tubes, and are also available in various sizes.

History

Maltesers were first created in 1937 by the American company Mars, Incorporated. The product was initially aimed at women who wanted to enjoy chocolate without feeling guilty about the calories. The original advertising slogan was "The chocolates with the less fattening centre".

Composition

The core of a Malteser is made from a malted milk mixture, which gives it a light and airy texture. This centre is then coated in a layer of milk chocolate. The combination of the crunchy centre and the smooth chocolate coating is a key characteristic of Maltesers.

Production

Maltesers are produced in various locations around the world, including the United Kingdom and Australia. The production process involves creating the malted milk centre, which is then enrobed in chocolate. The final product is polished to give it a shiny appearance.

Varieties

Over the years, several varieties of Maltesers have been introduced, including:

White Maltesers: Featuring a white chocolate coating instead of the traditional milk chocolate.
Maltesers Teasers: A bar form of Maltesers, with pieces of the malted milk centre mixed into a chocolate bar.
Maltesers Buttons: Flat, button-shaped chocolates with pieces of the malted centre.

Marketing

Maltesers have been marketed with various slogans over the years, including "The lighter way to enjoy chocolate". The brand has also been involved in various promotional campaigns and partnerships.

Cultural Impact

Maltesers are a popular snack in many countries and are often used in baking and desserts. They are sometimes crushed and used as a topping for cakes and ice cream.

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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.
+{{Short description|A popular chocolate confectionery product}}
+{{Use British English|date=October 2023}}
+{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}
-== History ==
+'''Maltesers''' are a confectionery product manufactured by [[Mars, Incorporated]]. They consist of a spheroid malted milk centre surrounded by milk chocolate. Maltesers are sold in a variety of packaging, including plastic bags, larger cardboard boxes, and tubes, and are also available in various sizes.
-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 ==
+==History==
-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.
+Maltesers were first created in 1937 by the American company [[Mars, Incorporated]]. The product was initially aimed at women who wanted to enjoy chocolate without feeling guilty about the calories. The original advertising slogan was "The chocolates with the less fattening centre".
-== Popularity ==
+==Composition==
-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.
+The core of a Malteser is made from a malted milk mixture, which gives it a light and airy texture. This centre is then coated in a layer of milk chocolate. The combination of the crunchy centre and the smooth chocolate coating is a key characteristic of Maltesers.
-== Varieties ==
+==Production==
-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.
+Maltesers are produced in various locations around the world, including the United Kingdom and Australia. The production process involves creating the malted milk centre, which is then enrobed in chocolate. The final product is polished to give it a shiny appearance.
-== In popular culture ==
+==Varieties==
-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.
+Over the years, several varieties of Maltesers have been introduced, including:
+* '''White Maltesers''': Featuring a white chocolate coating instead of the traditional milk chocolate.
+* '''Maltesers Teasers''': A bar form of Maltesers, with pieces of the malted milk centre mixed into a chocolate bar.
+* '''Maltesers Buttons''': Flat, button-shaped chocolates with pieces of the malted centre.
-== See also ==
+==Marketing==
-* [[List of confectionery brands]]
+Maltesers have been marketed with various slogans over the years, including "The lighter way to enjoy chocolate". The brand has also been involved in various promotional campaigns and partnerships.
+==Cultural Impact==
+Maltesers are a popular snack in many countries and are often used in baking and desserts. They are sometimes crushed and used as a topping for cakes and ice cream.
+==Related pages==
 * [[Mars, Incorporated]]
+* [[Chocolate]]
+* [[Confectionery]]
-[[Category:British confectionery]]
+[[Category:Chocolate]]
-[[Category:Brand name confectionery]]
+[[Category:Confectionery]]
-[[Category:Products introduced in 1937]]
+[[Category:Mars brands]]
-[[Category:Mars confectionery brands]]
-{{food-stub}}
-<gallery>
-File:Maltesers-Wrapper-Small.jpg|Maltesers wrapper
-File:Maltesers-Pile-and-Split.jpg|Pile of Maltesers and a split one
-File:Maltesers.jpg|Maltesers
-File:Maltesers-White-Wrapper-Small.jpg|White Maltesers wrapper
-</gallery>