Choc-top facts for kids
| Alternative names | Choc bombs |
|---|---|
| Type | Ice cream |
| Place of origin | Australia, New Zealand |
| Main ingredients | Vanilla ice cream, milk chocolate |
Choc-tops are yummy ice cream treats. They are popular in Australia and New Zealand. People often enjoy them at the cinema. A choc-top is usually a scoop of ice cream on a cone. It's covered in a hard chocolate shell. In some places, like Western Australia, they are also called choc bombs.
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What is a Choc-top?
A traditional choc-top starts with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This scoop sits on top of a crunchy ice cream cone. Then, the whole thing is dipped into melted milk chocolate. When the chocolate cools, it becomes a hard, delicious shell. This makes it easy to eat without too much mess.
Different Kinds of Choc-tops
While vanilla and milk chocolate are classic, there are many fun variations. You can find choc-tops with different ice cream flavors. Imagine chocolate, chocolate-mint, or even strawberry ice cream. Some unique flavors include rum and raisin, chocolate chili, boysenberry, and banana.
The chocolate shell can also be special. Sometimes it has crunchy nuts or colorful sprinkles on it. Other times, extra flavors are mixed into the chocolate. For example, a 'hedgehog' choc-top is covered with chopped peanuts. A 'rocket' choc-top has a piece of a chocolate bar, like a 'Flake', stuck into the ice cream before dipping. Big brands like Connoisseur, Bulla, and Golden North also make their own choc-tops.
How Choc-tops are Made
Choc-tops are made in different ways. Some are made by hand, especially at smaller cinemas. This means someone carefully scoops the ice cream. Then they dip each one into the chocolate. These handmade treats can be a special reason to visit a particular movie theater. People often talk about how good a cinema's handmade choc-tops are!
From Small Shops to Big Factories
Today, many choc-tops are also made in large factories. This is called mass production. It means they can make many choc-tops very quickly. This helps make sure there are enough for everyone. Even with mass production, many cinemas still like to make their own.
The History of Choc-tops
For a long time, Rowena Foods was a big company. They started in 1990. They supplied many choc-tops to cinemas across Australia. But in 2013, another company bought them. This company was Bulla Dairy Foods. Bulla is now one of the main suppliers of choc-tops.
