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 yummy candy bar. It's made by the Idaho Candy Company. This candy has been made since 1918! You can mostly find it in the Pacific Northwest part of the United States. Its wrapper says, "The Candy Bar That Makes Idaho Famous".
A man named Thomas "T.O." Smith invented it. He started the Idaho Candy Company in 1901. The candy looks like a potato (a "spud")! It has a soft, cocoa-flavored marshmallow inside. This is covered in chocolate and coconut flakes.
How Popular is the Idaho Spud?
The Idaho Spud is very popular! The Idaho Candy Company says it's one of the top 100 best-selling candy bars. People in the Northwest United States especially love it.
You can buy the bar at room temperature. But some people like to freeze it first! You can also find smaller, bite-sized versions. These often come in clear plastic tubs.
What's Inside an Idaho Spud?
The Idaho Spud candy bar has a special center. It's a cocoa-flavored marshmallow. This soft center is covered with a chocolate-like coating. This coating is called "compound chocolate." It's made from cocoa, sugar, and plant fats.
Tiny coconut flakes are sprinkled on top. The candy bar has an oval shape. This shape makes it look like a real potato. Each bar has 180 calories. It weighs about 1.5 ounces (43 grams).
See Also
- Idaho Potato Museum
- Irish potato candy, another potato-themed treat
- List of confectionery brands
