Charleston Chew facts for kids
A chocolate Charleston Chew split in half
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| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
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| Energy | 1,761.46 kJ (421.00 kcal) |
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82 g
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| Sugars | 58 g |
| Dietary fibre | 0 g |
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12 g
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| Saturated | 7.9 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
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Protein
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2.6 g
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| Vitamins | Quantity
%DV†
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| Vitamin C |
0%
0 mg |
| Minerals | Quantity
%DV†
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| Calcium |
5%
53 mg |
| Iron |
7%
.95 mg |
| Sodium |
4%
66 mg |
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Amounts converted and rounded to be relative to 38 g serving.
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| †Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults. Source: Nutrition Value |
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The Charleston Chew is a popular candy bar. It has a chewy nougat center that tastes like marshmallow. This nougat is covered in a yummy chocolate-flavored coating. It was first made in 1922.
The candy was created by the Fox-Cross Candy Company. This company was started by a stage actor named Donley Cross and his friend Charlie Fox. They named the candy after the Charleston, a very popular dance back then.
The Sweet History of Charleston Chew
The Fox-Cross Candy Company was bought by Nathan Sloane in 1957. He later sold it to Nabisco in 1980. Even though Sloane didn't invent the candy, he did change it. The first Charleston Chew was a vanilla nougat covered in chocolate.
In the 1970s, new flavors were added. These included chocolate and strawberry. Later, in 1988, Warner-Lambert bought the brand from RJR Nabisco. Then, in 1993, Tootsie Roll Industries bought Charleston Chew from Warner-Lambert. Tootsie Roll Industries still owns the brand today.
Delicious Flavors and Fun Sizes
Charleston Chew candy bars come in several tasty flavors. You can find them in vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. In the past, there were even more flavors to enjoy. These included banana, grape, and cherry.
In 1998, a smaller version of the candy was introduced. These are called "Mini Charleston Chews." They are bite-sized and have the same shape as the original bar. The first Charleston Chews came in a simple grey box. The brand name was written in small red letters at the bottom.
Charleston Chew in Science Class
Did you know that Charleston Chew candy bars are used in schools? They help students learn about rheology. This is the study of how liquids and soft solids flow.
University students in North America use the candy bars in geology labs. They can see how the chewy nougat stretches and changes shape. This helps them understand how rocks and other materials move over long periods. It's a sweet way to learn about science!
