Bridge mix facts for kids
A box of bridge mix
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| Alternative names | Grand Slam mix |
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| Type | Confectionery |
| Main ingredients | Nuts, fruits, chocolate |
Bridge Mix or Grand Slam mix is a yummy snack mix or candy. It's a mix of different treats like nuts, fruits, and creamy candies, all covered in tasty milk or dark chocolate. You might find things like peanuts, almonds, raisins, macadamia nuts, malted milk balls, and nougats in a Bridge Mix.
Some big companies that make Bridge Mix in the US include Brach's. In Canada, Hershey Canada sells a similar candy called "Bridge Mixture."
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Where Did the Name "Bridge Mix" Come From?
Have you ever wondered why it's called "Bridge Mix"? There are a couple of ideas!
The Card Game Connection
One idea is that it's named after the card game bridge. People who play bridge often have bowls of candy and snacks on their tables during games. So, this candy mix might have been a popular snack for bridge players.
The Factory "Bridge"
Another idea comes from candy factories. Some people think that "Bridge Mix" started as candy pieces that were rejected or fell off a special conveyor belt. This belt was sometimes called "the bridge." So, these leftover bits were mixed together and sold as "Bridge Mix."
Hershey Canada's Bridge Mixture
Hershey Canada sells its "Bridge Mixture" in yellow boxes and bags. You can find it in different sizes, from small 52-gram boxes to larger 340-gram bags. This mix has candies covered in both milk chocolate and dark chocolate.
What's Inside Hershey's Bridge Mixture?
The mixture used to include:
- Mint, orange, and Irish-creme-flavored pieces covered in dark chocolate.
- Peanuts, raisins, caramels, and Turkish delight covered in milk chocolate.
But in 2022, Hershey changed the recipe! They removed the mint, orange, Irish cream, caramels, and Turkish delight. Instead, they added 20% more peanuts to the bag.
How People Find Out About It
This candy isn't advertised much. So, people often find out about it because their friends or family tell them how good it is. The slogan for the candy is: "A delicious assortment of coated confectionery."
What is a Trademark?
A trademark is like a special name or logo that a company uses for its products. It helps people know which company made a product. For example, the name "Bridge Mixture" in Canada is a trademark owned by Hershey Canada Inc.
The "Bridge Mixture" trademark was first used in 1935 and officially registered in 1951 by a company called Walter M. Lowney Company. Even though Hershey now makes it, you can still see the Lowney logo on the packaging.
