Cameo Creme facts for kids
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| Type | Biscuit |
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| Place of origin | New Zealand |
| Created by | Griffin's Foods |
| Main ingredients | Wheat flour, sugar, cocoa powder, coconut |
The Cameo Creme is a yummy biscuit from New Zealand. It's a chocolate sandwich cookie with a creamy coconut filling inside. A company called Griffin's Foods makes these tasty treats.
You can usually find Cameo Cremes in packs that weigh 250 grams. In the past, there were other exciting flavors too, like Jaffa and Mint Creme. These special flavors are not made anymore.
A Piece of History
Did you know that a special tool used to make Cameo Cremes is now in a museum? It's a brass press that helped shape the biscuits. This old press came from the Griffin's factory in Lower Hutt, New Zealand. You can see it in the History Collection at the Museum of New Zealand/Te Papa Tongarewa in Wellington.
What's Inside?
Cameo Cremes are made from many different things that make them so delicious! The main ingredients include wheat flour, sugar, and vegetable fat. They also have milk solids, cocoa powder for the chocolate cookie, and coconut for the creamy filling.
Other ingredients help make the biscuit just right. These include things like cornflour, salt, and special ingredients called emulsifiers and antioxidants. Emulsifiers help mix ingredients that usually don't blend well, like oil and water. Antioxidants help keep the biscuits fresh. There are also raising agents that make the biscuits light and crispy, and edible colors and flavors to make them look and taste great!
