Viscount (biscuit)

Viscount (biscuit)

The Viscount is a popular type of biscuit that is produced and sold in the United Kingdom. It is a round biscuit with a mint or orange flavoured filling, covered in a layer of milk chocolate. The Viscount biscuit is known for its distinctive packaging, which features a metallic wrapper with the biscuit's name embossed on it.

History

The Viscount biscuit was first introduced in the 1950s by Peek Freans, a British biscuit company. The biscuit quickly gained popularity due to its unique combination of flavours and its distinctive packaging. Today, the Viscount biscuit is produced by Burton's Biscuit Company, who acquired the brand from Peek Freans in the 1980s.

Flavours

The Viscount biscuit is available in two main flavours: mint and orange. The mint flavoured Viscount is the original and most popular variety, featuring a mint cream filling encased in a layer of milk chocolate. The orange flavoured Viscount was introduced later and features an orange cream filling, also encased in a layer of milk chocolate.

Packaging

One of the most distinctive features of the Viscount biscuit is its packaging. Each biscuit is individually wrapped in a metallic wrapper, which is embossed with the biscuit's name. The biscuits are typically sold in packs of seven or fourteen.

Popularity

The Viscount biscuit is a popular choice among biscuit lovers in the United Kingdom. Its unique combination of flavours and its distinctive packaging have helped it to stand out in a crowded biscuit market. The biscuit is often enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee, and is a common sight at social gatherings and special occasions.

See Also

• List of biscuits
• Burton's Biscuit Company
• Peek Freans

References

• Burton's Biscuit Company - Viscount
• The Spruce Eats - British Biscuits

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  Entrance to Burton's Foods Bakery, Llantarnam