Mon Chéri facts for kids
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Country | Italy |
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Introduced | 1956 |
Related brands | Kinder Chocolate Kinder Surprise |
Markets | International |
Mon Chéri is a popular chocolate candy made by the Italian company Ferrero. It's known all over the world.
The name "Mon Chéri" comes from French and means "my darling." This sweet treat is a special combination of flavors and textures.
What's Inside a Mon Chéri?
Each Mon Chéri candy has a whole cherry at its center. This cherry (about 18% of the candy) floats in a sweet liqueur (about 13%). All of this is covered in a layer of delicious bittersweet chocolate (about 69%).
Every single Mon Chéri candy has 46 kilocalories. They are wrapped in a bright red or pink wrapper, making them easy to spot!
History of Mon Chéri
Mon Chéri first appeared in Italy in 1956. It quickly became a favorite.
- 1960: The candy started to be sold in France and the United Kingdom.
- 1961: Mon Chéri arrived in Germany.
The name "Mon Chéri" was chosen because it sounded like the French way of life. This helped the candy become popular in many countries around the world.
See Also
- In Spanish: Mon Chéri para niños