Bun Bars facts for kids
Bun Bars are popular round candy treats. They are made by Pearson's Candy Company. This company is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in the United States. Even though they are called "bars," Bun Bars are actually round and flat. Each one has a tasty center. This center can be maple, vanilla, or caramel flavored. A layer of milk chocolate covers the center. On top, there is a cluster of roasted peanuts mixed with chocolate.
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The Story of Bun Bars
Bun Bars have a long and interesting history. They were first created in the 1920s. This happened at the Wayne Bun Candy Company. This company was in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The first candy to officially be called "Bun" was the Vanilla Cream Bun. This was in 1947.
Changing Owners
Over the years, the Wayne Candies company and its Bun Bars changed owners many times.
- In 1973, Leaf Confectionery sold Wayne Candies to Curtiss Candy Company.
- Under Curtiss, a special caramel Bun Bar was made. It was called the Reggie! Bar in 1978. This candy was named after the famous baseball player, Reggie Jackson.
- In 1981, Curtiss's parent company merged with another company. Wayne Candies briefly closed.
- Soon after, a German candy maker bought the company.
- In 1992, it was sold again to Pittsburgh Food & Beverage Company.
More Sports Candies
Under Pittsburgh Food & Beverage, another sports-themed Bun Bar was made. This was the Mario Bun. It honored the great National Hockey League star, Mario Lemieux. The company also made a different Reggie! Bar. This one had a peanut butter filling.
A New Home for Bun Bars
In 1995, Wayne Candies faced serious financial problems. The factory in Fort Wayne closed for good. The rights to make Bun Bars were then bought by a new company. This company was called Clark Bar America. Production of Bun Bars moved to a factory near Pittsburgh.
In 1998, Clark sold the Bun Bar brand to Pearson's Candy Company. Pearson's bought Bun Bars because they were similar to their own candy, the Nut Goodie. Both candies are round and have a chocolate and nut topping. Even though they are alike, Bun Bars and Nut Goodie have different recipes. This makes each one special and unique.
Bun Bar Flavors
Bun Bars come in three delicious flavors for their centers. These centers are covered in unsalted peanuts and milk chocolate.
- Maple: This flavor has a sweet, rich taste like maple syrup.
- Vanilla: This flavor is smooth and creamy.
- Sea Salt Caramel: This flavor offers a mix of sweet and salty.
When Pearson's first bought Bun Bars in 1998, only maple and vanilla flavors were available. The caramel flavor was added later. In 2015, the caramel flavor was changed to sea salt caramel.
