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 (French for 'My Darling') is a famous chocolate candy made by the Italian company Ferrero. It's known all over the world!
This special candy is a mix of flavors. Inside, you'll find a whole cherry floating in a sweet liqueur. All of this is covered in delicious bittersweet chocolate. Each Mon Chéri candy has about 46 calories. You can easily spot them because they come in a bright red or pink wrapper.
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The Story of Mon Chéri
How it Started
The very first Mon Chéri candies appeared in Italy in 1956. People loved them so much that Ferrero decided to share them with more countries.
Growing Around the World
- In 1960, Mon Chéri started being sold in France and the United Kingdom.
- By 1961, it was also available in Germany.
The name "Mon Chéri" means "My Darling" in French. This name was chosen to sound fancy and European, and it quickly became popular everywhere.
Where the Name Came From
The idea for the name "Mon Chéri" came from a man named Renato Piazza. He was a head waiter at a hotel in Alba, Italy, which is where Ferrero's main office is located. One day, Michele Ferrero, who was a friend of the hotel owner's son, mentioned they needed a name for their new candy. Renato's step-mother was French, so he suggested "Mon Chéri." And that's how this famous candy got its sweet name!
See also
In Spanish: Mon Chéri para niños
External links
- Official Mon Chéri website: https://www.ferrero.it/prodotti/praline-e-specialita-ferrero/mon-cheri/
