London drops facts for kids
London drops are coated in shades of pastels.
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| Alternative names | Lontoon rakeet |
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| Type | Candy |
| Place of origin | Finland |
| Main ingredients | Liquorice |
London drops (called Lontoon rakeet in Finnish) are a special type of liquorice candy. These tasty treats are popular in Finland and Sweden. They were first made by a company called Chymos. Later, another well-known company, Fazer, started making them.
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What Are London Drops?
London drops are small, oblong-shaped sweets. They are about 2 centimeters long and 5 millimeters thick. Imagine a tiny, colorful pebble!
Inside the Candy
Each London drop has two main parts. The inside is a soft, chewy core. This core has a strong liquorice flavor. The outside is a hard, sugary coating. This coating tastes like aniseed, which is a spice with a sweet, licorice-like flavor.
Their Unique Colors
London drops are known for their pretty pastel colours. You can find them in soft white, light purple, and pale yellow. These gentle colors make them look as good as they taste!
A Famous Advertisement
In the 1980s, London drops became even more famous in Finland. A British actor named Bob Grant appeared in a TV commercial for the candy.
The Catchy Slogan
Bob Grant said a very memorable slogan in Finnish: "Niin Lontoon raetta, niin Lontoon raetta". This phrase became very popular and helped people remember London drops.
Candies Like London Drops
London drops are unique, but some other candies around the world are quite similar.
American and British Versions
In the United States, there's a candy called Good & Plenty. It also has a liquorice center with a hard candy shell. In the United Kingdom, similar sweets are known as liquorice comfits.
Haribo Torpedoes
Another candy that reminds people of London drops is called Torpedoes. These are made by the famous candy company Haribo. They also feature a liquorice flavor inside a hard coating.
