King Kong milk candy facts for kids
King Kong from San Roque
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| Alternative names | Barra |
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| Type | Confectionery |
| Place of origin | Peru |
| Region or state | Lambayeque |
| Main ingredients | Cookies (flour, butter, eggs, milk), peruvian blancmange |
King Kong is a yummy dessert from Peru. It's made with layers of tasty cookies. These cookies are baked using flour, butter, eggs, and milk. Between the cookie layers, you'll find sweet Peruvian blancmange. Sometimes, it also has pineapple jam and even peanuts!
This special treat is sold in big sizes, usually half a kilogram or a full kilogram. It's a very important part of the culture in the Lambayeque Region of Peru. People who make King Kong are part of a special group. This group is called the King Kong and Typical Desserts Producers Association of Lambayeque City.
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The Sweet History of King Kong
How the Dessert Got Its Name
The story of the King Kong dessert's name is quite interesting! Back in the 1930s, a very famous movie was playing in Peruvian cities. This movie was called King Kong, and it featured a giant gorilla. People who saw the dessert thought its large size and shape looked a lot like the big gorilla. Because of this, they started calling the sweet "King Kong."
From Circle to Rectangle
Before it was named King Kong, this dessert had a different name. It was known as "Alfajor de Trujillo." At that time, it was usually shaped like a circle. However, after it became known as King Kong, its shape changed. Today, most King Kong desserts are rectangular. You can still find some circular ones, but the rectangle is the most common shape.
Famous King Kong Makers
Many factories in Peru now specialize in making this popular sweet. One of the most well-known companies is San Roque. Other famous makers include "Lambayeque fabrica de dulces," "Huerequeque," "Evocada," and "Tumbas Reales." These companies help share this delicious Peruvian dessert with many people.
See also
In Spanish: King Kong de manjar blanco para niños
