Chocolate-covered raisin facts for kids
Raisins covered in dark chocolate
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| Type | Confectionery |
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| Main ingredients | Raisins, milk chocolate, dark chocolate or white chocolate |
| variable (dependent on raisin size and caloric sub-ratio density of the coating, irrespective of whether milk or dark chocolate is used) kcal | |
Chocolate-covered raisins are a yummy treat! They are made by taking individual raisins and covering them in a delicious shell of chocolate. This chocolate can be milk, dark, or even white chocolate.
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Discovering Chocolate Raisin Brands
Popular Brands Around the World
In the United States, these candies are often called Raisinets. This is one of the oldest and most popular brands. Raisinets first appeared in the U.S. in 1927. Today, they are made by Ferrara, a company that is part of Ferrero.
In the United Kingdom, chocolate raisins are a classic sweet. You can find them in many supermarkets. Around Christmas, special boxes of milk, white, and dark chocolate raisins are sold as a festive treat.
In Canada, the Glosette brand is very well-known. It started in the 1930s. Glosette makes different chocolate-covered candies, including Glosette Raisins, Glosette Peanuts, and Glosette Almonds. These candies often come in small cardboard boxes. Hershey Canada now owns the Glosette brand.
In Australia, people usually call these sweets chocolate-covered sultanas. There aren't just a few big brands there. Many local candy makers produce them, and supermarkets also have their own store brands.
In Peru, a popular brand is Fochis. These are chocolate-covered raisins made by Compañía Nacional de Chocolates de Perú S.A.
Other Tasty Varieties
The company that makes Welch's Fruit Snacks also produces a Sun-Maid brand of chocolate-covered raisins.
Did you know there are also chocolate-covered raisins for people who can't eat dairy? These versions are made with ingredients like cocoa mass, cocoa butter, raisins, and vanillin, but no milk.
You might also find other similar treats. For example, chocolate-covered peanuts are very popular, especially at movie theaters. Sometimes, chocolate-covered raisins and peanuts are even mixed together! Other less common options include chocolate-covered almonds or chocolate-covered macadamia nuts.
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