Bun Bars facts for kids
Bun Bars are a type of candy bar made by the Pearson's Candy Company in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Even though they have "bar" in their name, they are actually round and flat.
Each Bun Bar has a center made of a sweet crème or caramel. The centers come in different flavors like maple or vanilla. This creamy disc is then covered in milk chocolate and topped with a cluster of roasted peanuts and more chocolate.
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The History of Bun Bars
The story of Bun Bars begins in the 1920s. The first versions of this candy were made by the Wayne Bun Candy Company in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The first candy to officially be called a "Bun" was the Vanilla Cream Bun, which came out in 1947.
A Candy with Many Owners
After its creation, the Bun Bar brand was owned by several different companies. In 1973, Wayne Candies was sold to the Curtiss Candy Company. Under this new ownership, the company created a special version of the caramel Bun Bar called the Reggie! Bar in 1978. It was named after the famous baseball player Reggie Jackson.
Later, the company was sold again. Another owner, the D. L. Clark Company, also made a sports-themed candy. They created the Mario Bun, named for the hockey superstar Mario Lemieux. Clark also made a new version of the Reggie! Bar, this time with a peanut butter filling.
A New Home at Pearson's
In 1995, the company making Bun Bars had to close. The brand was eventually purchased by Pearson's Candy Company in 1998, which still makes them today.
Pearson's was interested in Bun Bars because they were very similar to another candy they made called the Nut Goodie. Even though the two candies look alike, they have different recipes and ingredients that make each one special.
Flavors You Can Try
Bun Bars have a center that comes in one of three flavors. These centers are covered in milk chocolate and unsalted peanuts. The flavors are:
- Maple: A sweet center with the taste of maple.
- Vanilla: A classic, creamy vanilla center.
- Sea Salt Caramel: A chewy caramel center with a touch of sea salt.
When Pearson's first bought the brand, they offered maple and vanilla flavors. They added a caramel flavor later, which was updated to sea salt caramel in 2015.
