Hershey bar facts for kids
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| Type | Chocolate bar |
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| Owner | The Hershey Company |
| Country | United States |
| Introduced | November 11, 1900 |
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| Markets | Worldwide |
| Ambassador(s) | Milton Hershey |
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The Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bar is a very famous chocolate bar made by The Hershey Company. Many people call it the "Hershey Bar." Hershey's calls it "The Great American Chocolate Bar." This tasty chocolate bar was first sold way back in 1900.
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The Story of Hershey's Chocolate Bars
The story of Hershey's chocolate bars began with a man named Milton S. Hershey. He started his first successful candy business in 1886, making caramels.
In 1893, Milton Hershey saw some amazing chocolate-making machines at a big fair in Chicago. He was so impressed that he decided to start making chocolate himself!
First, he bought the machines and began adding chocolate to his caramels. Then, in 1894, he created the Hershey Chocolate Company. This new company started making its own chocolate products.
Milton Hershey worked hard to find a way to make chocolate in large amounts. He figured out a special way to do this in 1899. Because of this, he sold his caramel business in 1900 but kept the chocolate part. In November of that same year, the very first Hershey chocolate bar was made and sold!
Different Kinds of Hershey's Bars
Hershey's makes many different kinds of chocolate bars. Here are some of the popular ones:
| Product | Image | Sizes | Description |
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| Milk Chocolate Bar |
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This is the classic Hershey's chocolate bar, made with creamy milk chocolate. It's often thought of as the original Hershey's bar. |
| Milk Chocolate Bar with Almonds |  |
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This bar is just like the milk chocolate bar, but it has crunchy almonds mixed in. |
| Hershey's Special Dark Bar |  |
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This bar is made with a slightly sweet dark chocolate. It has more cocoa than the milk chocolate bars. |
| Hershey's Special Dark Bar with Almonds |
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This is the Special Dark chocolate bar, but with tasty almond pieces added. | |
| Hershey's Cookies 'n' Creme Bar |
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This unique bar has white creme with crunchy chocolate cookie bits mixed in. | |
| Hershey's Gold Bar |
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This bar features caramelized cream with peanuts and pretzels for a sweet and salty crunch. | |
| Hershey's Air Delight Bar | standard bar | This bar had milk chocolate with a light, airy texture. It was made to melt easily in your mouth, but it is no longer sold. | |
| Hershey's White Creme with Almonds | standard bar (1.4 oz.) | This bar combines smooth white creme with whole almonds. | |
| Hershey's Milk Chocolate & Reese's Pieces Candy Bar |
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This bar is a mix of Hershey's milk chocolate with colorful and crunchy Reese's Pieces candies inside. | |
| Hershey's Extra Dark Pure Dark Chocolate Bar |
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This is a darker chocolate bar, with 60% cacao. It's known for its rich, deep chocolate flavor. | |
| Hershey's Extra Dark Pure Dark Chocolate Bar with Pomegranate |
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This Extra Dark chocolate bar has pieces flavored with pomegranate. | |
| Hershey's Extra Dark Pure Dark Chocolate Bar with Cranberries, Blueberries, & Almonds |
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This Extra Dark chocolate bar includes cranberries, blueberries, and almond chips for extra flavor and texture. |
How Hershey's Milk Chocolate is Made
The special way Hershey's makes its milk chocolate is called the Hershey Process. This process uses fresh milk from local farms. Milton Hershey developed this method, which allowed chocolate to be made in large amounts for the first time in the United States.
Because of this unique process, Hershey's chocolate has a flavor that many people in the United States and the Philippines recognize. It's also somewhat known in Canada. However, in other parts of the world, especially where European chocolates are common, the taste might be less familiar.
The exact details of the Hershey Process are a company secret. Some experts believe that the milk is treated in a way that gives the chocolate a slightly "tangy" taste. This flavor has become what many Americans expect chocolate to taste like.
More About Hershey's Bars
Besides the classic Milk Chocolate and Milk Chocolate with Almonds, Hershey's also makes other popular bars like Special Dark, Cookies 'N' Creme, and bars with peanuts or crisped rice.
Over the years, Hershey's has also offered special flavors for a limited time. These have included combinations like Double Chocolate, Nut Lovers, and different fruit and creme flavors.
All Hershey's bars are approved for people who follow Kosher dietary laws.
Did you know the biggest Hershey's bar you can buy weighs about 5 pounds (2.3 kg)? That's a lot of chocolate!
For its 100th anniversary, Hershey's even sold a special gold-colored bar that had pretzels and peanuts in it.
More Fun Facts About Hershey's Bars
Besides the ones mentioned, Hershey's also makes other chocolate bars. These include Symphony bars (with milk chocolate or almond toffee), Mr. Goodbar (with peanuts), and Krackel (with crispy rice).
Over time, Hershey's has also offered limited-edition flavors. Some of these included Double Chocolate, Nut Lovers, and different "Twosomes" bars.
All standard-sized Hershey's bars usually have between 210 and 230 calories.
For people who follow Kashruth (Jewish dietary laws), all Hershey's bar flavors are approved as Kosher.
Did you know the biggest Hershey's bar you can buy weighs about 5 pounds (2.3 kg)? That's a lot of chocolate!
For its 100th anniversary, Hershey's even sold a special gold-colored bar. It had pretzels and peanuts inside.
See also
In Spanish: Hershey bar para niños
