M&M's

Overview of M&M's candy

 This article is about the candy.
   For other uses, see M&M (disambiguation).

Overview

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A bowl of plain M&M's

M&M's are a popular variety of chocolate candy produced by the 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

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

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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

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.

Production

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

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.

Cultural Impact

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.

Related pages

• Mars, Incorporated
• Chocolate
• Candy
• Peanut