Bournvita facts for kids
Bournvita is a popular drink mix made by Cadbury, a well-known company that also makes chocolates. Cadbury is part of a larger company called Mondelez International. Bournvita is a special mix of malt and chocolate that you can add to milk to make a tasty drink.
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What is Bournvita?
Bournvita is a type of drink mix. It combines the goodness of malt (a grain product) with the delicious taste of chocolate. People usually mix it with milk to create a nutritious and energizing beverage. It's known for its unique flavor and is often enjoyed by children and adults alike.
Where Bournvita is Sold
You can find Bournvita in many different countries around the world. It's very popular in places like India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. It was also sold in the United Kingdom and North America for a long time.
How Bournvita Started
Bournvita was first created in England in the late 1920s. When it was first introduced, it was sold as a "health food." This meant it was thought to be good for you and help you stay strong.
The First Recipe
The very first Bournvita recipe was made with several natural ingredients. It included full-cream milk, fresh eggs, malt, and chocolate. It also had something called edible rennet casein, which is a protein found in milk.
Bournvita's Journey Around the World
The drink mix first started being made and sold in Australia in 1933. Later, in 1948, Bournvita arrived in India. This was the same year that Cadbury India, the company that makes it there, was started.
The Name Bournvita
The name "Bournvita" comes from a special place in England called Bournville. This is where the main Cadbury factory is located. Bournville is a "model village," which means it was built by Cadbury to provide good homes and facilities for its workers. So, the name "Bourn" comes from Bournville, and "Vita" means "life" or "vitality," suggesting it's a drink that gives you energy.
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