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M&M's[edit]

M&M's are multi-colored button-shaped chocolates, each of which has the letter "m" printed on one side, consisting of a candy shell surrounding a filling which varies depending on the variety of M&M's. The original candy had a milk chocolate filling which, upon introducing other variations, was branded as the "plain" variety.

History[edit]

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M&M's were first introduced in 1941.

M&M's were first introduced in 1941 by Mars, Incorporated. The candy was inspired by a method used to allow soldiers to carry chocolate without it melting. The original idea was to coat the chocolate with a hard candy shell.

Varieties[edit]

The original M&M's were plain milk chocolate, but over the years, many varieties have been introduced. Some of the most popular varieties include:

Peanut M&M's: Introduced in 1954, these have a peanut center surrounded by milk chocolate and a candy shell.
Peanut Butter M&M's: Introduced in 1991, these have a peanut butter center.
Almond M&M's: Introduced in 1988, these have an almond center.
Crispy M&M's: Introduced in 1999, these have a crispy rice center.

Manufacturing[edit]

M&M's are manufactured by Mars, Incorporated in various locations around the world. The process involves creating the chocolate centers, coating them with a candy shell, and then printing the "m" on each candy.

Marketing[edit]

M&M's have been marketed with a variety of slogans and advertising campaigns. The candies are known for their colorful appearance and the "melt in your mouth, not in your hand" slogan.

Stores[edit]

M&M's World stores are located in several major cities, including New York City, London, and Las Vegas. These stores offer a wide variety of M&M's products and merchandise.

Related pages[edit]

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-{{Short description|Overview of M&M's candy}}
+= M&M's =
-{{About|the candy|other uses|M&M (disambiguation)}}
-==Overview==
+[[File:M&M's_2022.svg|thumb|right|The M&M's logo as of 2022]]
-[[File:M&M's plain.jpg|thumb|right|A bowl of plain M&M's]]
-'''M&M's''' are a popular variety of [[chocolate]] candy produced by the [[Mars, Incorporated|Mars, Inc.]] company. They are small, round, and coated with a hard candy shell, which is printed with the letter "M". M&M's are available in a variety of colors and flavors, and they are known for their slogan, "Melts in your mouth, not in your hand."
-==History==
+'''M&M's''' are multi-colored button-shaped chocolates, each of which has the letter "m" printed on one side, consisting of a candy shell surrounding a filling which varies depending on the variety of M&M's. The original candy had a milk chocolate filling which, upon introducing other variations, was branded as the "plain" variety.
-The concept for M&M's originated in the 1930s when [[Forrest Mars Sr.]], son of the founder of Mars, Inc., saw soldiers eating chocolate pellets with a hard shell during the [[Spanish Civil War]]. This inspired him to create a similar product that would be resistant to melting. M&M's were first introduced to the public in 1941.
-==Varieties==
+== History ==
-[[File:M&M's peanut.jpg|thumb|left|Peanut M&M's]]
-M&M's have evolved over the years to include a wide range of varieties. The original M&M's were plain chocolate, but in 1954, [[peanut]] M&M's were introduced. Since then, the brand has expanded to include other flavors such as [[almond]], [[pretzel]], [[crispy]], and [[peanut butter]].
-===Special Editions===
+[[File:1941mandms.jpeg|thumb|left|M&M's were first introduced in 1941.]]
-M&M's often releases special edition flavors and colors for holidays and events. For example, red and green M&M's are popular during the [[Christmas]] season, while pastel colors are used for [[Easter]].
+M&M's were first introduced in 1941 by [[Mars, Incorporated]]. The candy was inspired by a method used to allow soldiers to carry chocolate without it melting. The original idea was to coat the chocolate with a hard candy shell.
-==Production==
+== Varieties ==
-M&M's are manufactured in several facilities around the world. The production process involves coating chocolate centers with a sugar shell, which is then polished to a glossy finish. The "M" is printed on each candy using a special machine.
-==Marketing==
+[[File:Plain-M&Ms-Pile.jpg|thumb|right|A pile of plain M&M's]]
-M&M's have been marketed with a variety of advertising campaigns over the years. The brand is known for its colorful and humorous commercials featuring anthropomorphized M&M's characters. These characters have become iconic in popular culture.
+The original M&M's were plain milk chocolate, but over the years, many varieties have been introduced. Some of the most popular varieties include:
-==Cultural Impact==
+* '''Peanut M&M's''': Introduced in 1954, these have a peanut center surrounded by milk chocolate and a candy shell.
-M&M's have become a staple in American culture and are often used in [[baking]], [[snacking]], and as a topping for [[ice cream]]. They are also a popular choice for [[party]] favors and [[Halloween]] treats.
+* '''Peanut Butter M&M's''': Introduced in 1991, these have a peanut butter center.
+* '''Almond M&M's''': Introduced in 1988, these have an almond center.
+* '''Crispy M&M's''': Introduced in 1999, these have a crispy rice center.
-==Related pages==
+== Manufacturing ==
+[[File:M&M-with-mm-ruler.jpg|thumb|left|M&M's with a ruler for scale]]
+M&M's are manufactured by [[Mars, Incorporated]] in various locations around the world. The process involves creating the chocolate centers, coating them with a candy shell, and then printing the "m" on each candy.
+== Marketing ==
+[[File:M&M's_London_Soho_store.jpg|thumb|right|M&M's World store in London]]
+M&M's have been marketed with a variety of slogans and advertising campaigns. The candies are known for their colorful appearance and the "melt in your mouth, not in your hand" slogan.
+== Stores ==
+[[File:MandM_Times_Square.JPG|thumb|left|M&M's World store in Times Square, New York City]]
+M&M's World stores are located in several major cities, including New York City, London, and Las Vegas. These stores offer a wide variety of M&M's products and merchandise.
+== Related pages ==
 * [[Mars, Incorporated]]
+* [[Candy]]
 * [[Chocolate]]
-* [[Candy]]
-* [[Peanut]]
 [[Category:Confectionery]]
 [[Category:Mars brands]]
 [[Category:Chocolate-covered foods]]

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