Penguin (biscuit)

Penguin (biscuit)

The Penguin is a popular British chocolate biscuit that is produced by United Biscuits. It was first launched in 1932 and is still a beloved snack in the UK and other parts of the world.

History

The Penguin biscuit was first introduced by William McDonald, a biscuit company in Glasgow, in 1932. The company was later acquired by United Biscuits in 1946. The Penguin biscuit was named after the Antarctic bird, as a nod to the cold and icy environment where the bird lives, which is similar to the cool and refreshing mint flavor of the original biscuit.

Description

A Penguin biscuit is a type of chocolate biscuit bar which consists of a biscuit sandwich filled with chocolate cream and coated in milk chocolate. The biscuit is typically rectangular in shape and individually wrapped in a colorful foil wrapper. Each wrapper features a cartoon penguin and a humorous or pun-based joke.

Varieties

Over the years, several varieties of the Penguin biscuit have been introduced. These include the Penguin Mint, Penguin Orange, and Penguin Choco Flip, each offering a unique twist on the original biscuit. The Penguin Mint, for example, features a mint-flavored cream filling, while the Penguin Orange has an orange-flavored cream filling. The Penguin Choco Flip, on the other hand, is a reverse version of the original biscuit, with a chocolate biscuit and a vanilla cream filling.

Popularity

The Penguin biscuit is a staple in British households and is often included in lunchboxes and served with afternoon tea. It is also popular in other countries, including Australia, Canada, and Ireland. The biscuit's popularity can be attributed to its unique combination of flavors and textures, as well as its fun and playful branding.

See Also

• Chocolate biscuit
• United Biscuits
• Chocolate biscuit bar

References

• United Biscuits official website
• History of Penguin Biscuits