Hobnob biscuit facts for kids
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| Type | Oat |
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| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Region or state | Scotland |
| Created by | McVitie's |
| Main ingredients | Rolled oats |
Hobnobs are a very popular type of biscuit (or cookie) from the United Kingdom. They are made mostly from rolled oats, which gives them a unique chewy and crumbly texture. Many people think they are like a mix between a flapjack and a digestive biscuit.
McVitie's, a famous biscuit company, first launched Hobnobs in 1985. Two years later, in 1987, they introduced a version covered in milk chocolate. Hobnobs are super popular in the UK and Ireland. They are also sold in other countries like Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. You can even find them in some parts of Asia, like Taiwan and China!
In the UK, the chocolate Hobnob was even voted the nation's favorite biscuit in a 2014 survey. People especially love to "dunk" them in tea!
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The Story of Hobnobs
McVitie's first created Hobnobs in 1985. They quickly became a big hit! Because so many people loved the plain Hobnobs, McVitie's decided to make a chocolate version in 1987.
Today, you can find Hobnobs in different types. There are plain ones, milk chocolate ones, and even dark chocolate Hobnobs. You can also find special versions like chocolate orange or Hobnob bars.
Where Did the Name "Hobnob" Come From?
The name "Hobnob" is quite interesting! It comes from an old English phrase, "to hobnob." This phrase means to spend time in a friendly way with someone, especially someone important.
However, a TV show called Secret World of Biscuits suggested another idea. They said the name might come from two words: "hob" (like a cooking stove, suggesting homemade) and "knobbly" (describing the biscuit's bumpy texture).
Where Hobnobs Are Made
The plain Hobnobs are made in a factory in Glasgow, Scotland. This factory is called Tollcross. If you prefer the chocolate Hobnobs, those are made in a different factory. They are produced in Harlesden, which is in north-west London. The main ingredient for all Hobnobs is oats.
Hobnobs Advertising Slogans
When Hobnobs first came out, their advertising slogan was "one nibble and you're nobbled." This slogan was later changed, but a similar version has been brought back. It now says "one nibble and you're hobnobbled."
When the chocolate Hobnobs were first introduced, their slogan was "Chocolate now has Hobnobs underneath." This helped people understand that it was a chocolate-covered version of their favorite biscuit.
