Da-Capo facts for kids
Da-Capo is a super popular chocolate bar made by a Finnish company called Fazer. It has been around for a long time, since 1916! In fact, Da-Capo was Fazer's very first chocolate bar.
The Story of Da-Capo
Da-Capo has an interesting history! From 1916 to 1939, it was sold as small, wrapped chocolates called pralines. The name "Da-Capo" comes from a musical term that means "from the beginning" or "redo from start." This name was chosen because the chocolate was invented as a clever way to reuse chocolates that didn't quite pass quality control.
Instead of throwing them away, the company melted these chocolates down. They then added a special kind of rum to the mix. This helped to make the flavor smoother and tastier. This smart recycling idea turned into a delicious new treat!
Da-Capo started being made as a chocolate bar in 1949. The original wrapped pralines also made a comeback in 1957. Today, you can often find the pralines around Christmas time or in special travel shops at airports.
What's Inside Da-Capo?
Da-Capo chocolate bars have a rich, dark chocolate coating. The inside has a unique flavor. Even though rum is added, the amount of alcohol in Da-Capo is very, very small. This is because the chocolate mix is cooked at a high temperature (110 degrees Celsius). This heat causes most of the alcohol to disappear. So, it's safe to eat!
Here are some of the main things you'll find in a Da-Capo chocolate bar:
- sugar
- starch syrup
- cocoa mass (this is what chocolate is made from!)
- cocoa butter
- vegetable fat
- rum
- fat-free powdered milk
- butterfat
- whey
- emulsifier (like soy lecitin, which helps ingredients mix smoothly)
- aromas (like vanillin, which gives a sweet smell)
- maraschino
- salt
