Idaho Spud facts for kids
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| Type | Candy |
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| Owner | Idaho Candy Company |
| Country | Boise, Idaho, United States |
| Introduced | 1918 |
The Idaho Spud is a special candy bar created by the Idaho Candy Company. It has been made since 1918, which means it's over 100 years old! This tasty treat is mostly sold in the Pacific Northwest part of the United States. The wrapper of the candy bar says, "The Candy Bar That Makes Idaho Famous."
A man named Thomas "T.O." Smith invented the Idaho Spud. He started the Idaho Candy Company in 1901. The candy bar looks like a potato, which is sometimes called a "spud." It has a soft, cocoa-flavored marshmallow inside. This marshmallow is covered with chocolate and sprinkled with coconut flakes.
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About the Idaho Spud Candy
The Idaho Spud is a unique candy bar. It has been a favorite for many years. It is known for its interesting shape and flavor.
What Makes It Special?
The Idaho Spud is shaped like a potato. This is a nod to Idaho, which is famous for its potatoes. The candy has a soft, chewy center. This center is made of cocoa-flavored marshmallow.
The marshmallow is then covered in a chocolate-like coating. This coating is called compound chocolate. It is made from cocoa, sugar, and vegetable fats. Finally, the candy bar is sprinkled with real coconut flakes. Each bar has about 180 calories. It weighs about 1.5 ounces (43 grams).
Ingredients of the Candy
The Idaho Spud is made with several ingredients. These include:
- Sugar, corn syrup, and coconut.
- Palm kernel oil, corn starch, and cocoa powder.
- Chocolate liquor, egg albumen, and agar agar.
- Salt, soy lecithin, and nonfat milk powder.
- Vanilla, artificial flavors, and potassium sorbate.
People with certain allergies should know about these ingredients. The candy contains tree nuts (coconut), egg, soy, and milk products.
Where the Idaho Spud Is Sold
The Idaho Candy Company says the Idaho Spud is very popular. It is one of the top 100 best-selling candy bars in the Northwest United States. You can buy the bar at room temperature. Some people like to freeze it before eating it. The company also sells smaller, bite-sized versions. These are often found in clear plastic tubs.
More About Candy and Idaho
If you like the Idaho Spud, you might be interested in other related topics.
- Idaho Potato Museum: A museum dedicated to potatoes in Idaho.
- Irish potato candy: Another type of candy that looks like a potato.
- List of confectionery brands: A list of different candy companies and their products.
External Links
- Official Idaho Spud Website: http://www.idahospud.com/
