Berwick cockle facts for kids
A Berwick cockle is a special kind of white sweet with red stripes. It comes from a town called Berwick-upon-Tweed in England. People have been making these unique sweets since 1801!
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What Makes a Berwick Cockle Special?
Berwick cockles are famous for their unique look and taste. They are white with bright red stripes. These stripes often swirl around the sweet.
A Look at Their Unique Shape
These sweets have a flat shape. They also have a small ridge, or "rib," around their middle. This special shape comes from the way they are pressed when they are made.
How They Were Traditionally Sold
For a long time, Berwick cockles were sold loose. This means they weren't in fancy packages. People would buy them by weight in paper bags. A common amount was a "quarter," which meant a quarter of a pound.
The Taste: Then and Now
The original Berwick cockles made by the Cowe family were hard mints. They had a strong, refreshing mint flavor. Today, some versions sold online are described as "crumbly" mints. This means they are softer and break apart easily.
The Sweet History of Berwick Cockles
Berwick cockles have a long and interesting history. They have been a favorite sweet for over 200 years!
The Cowe Family's Legacy
The Cowe family was very important to the history of Berwick cockles. They were the original makers and sellers of these sweets. Their shop was in Berwick-upon-Tweed. They made the cockles for many years. Sadly, their shop closed its doors in 2010. This marked the end of an era for the traditional Cowe family cockles.
