Moro (chocolate bar) facts for kids
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Moro is a yummy chocolate bar made by Cadbury. It has layers of soft caramel and fluffy nougat. You can find Moro bars in Australia, New Zealand, and some parts of the Middle East. It's a bit like a Mars bar or the American Milky Way bar.
In Ireland, a chocolate bar called Moro used to be sold. It had biscuit pieces inside! But in 2015, its name changed to "Boost". In Australia and New Zealand, a similar bar with biscuit is called Moro Gold.
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Moro in Ireland
The Moro bar in Ireland has a special mix. It contains nougat, crunchy biscuit, and sweet caramel inside. All of this is covered in smooth chocolate. The wrapper is blue, and the "Moro" logo is white. This version of Moro is made and sold only in Ireland.
Different Irish Moro Flavors
In May 2006, a new flavor called Moro Peanut came out. Its wrapper was red. It even said "Formerly Starbar" on the label. This was to let people know it was the same as the Starbar. In the summer of 2007, a Coconut Moro bar was released. It was a special edition for a short time. People sometimes called it the Bounty Moro. Its wrapper was white with a yellow and blue Moro logo. In 2014, a special Moro GAA edition was launched. This was part of a deal with the GAA.
Moro in Australasia and the Middle East
The Moro bar in New Zealand has a black wrapper. The word "Moro" is written in yellow. Its slogan is "Get more go." This slogan suggests it gives you lots of energy. This bar has a fluffy nougat and caramel center. It is also covered in chocolate.
Types of Moro in New Zealand
There are three main types of Moro in New Zealand.
- The 'standard Moro' has nougat and caramel.
- The Moro Double Nut has both peanuts and hazelnuts.
- The Moro Gold is newer. It is similar to the Irish Moro. It is also like the Boost Bar sold by Cadbury in Australia.
Moro is very popular in New Zealand. It is even more popular than the Mars Bar there. It has become a special treat for Kiwis. Cadbury says that a Moro bar is eaten every two seconds in New Zealand!
Moro in Other Countries
Moro bars are also made in Egypt and Pakistan. They are sold in nearby countries too. Commercials for Moro in these areas use the slogan "Recharge your energy."
Deep-Fried Moro
In New Zealand, some fish and chip shops sell a deep-fried Moro bar. It's a fun alternative to the deep-fried Mars bar. It's especially popular in the city of Dunedin.
Changes in Production in New Zealand
In November 2009, Cadbury New Zealand announced a big change. Moro bars would no longer be made at the factory in Dunedin. All Moro production moved to Australia. This change meant many Cadbury products previously made in New Zealand moved production. The Dunedin factory became a special factory. It now makes boxed products like Cadbury Roses. The Dunedin factory had a big upgrade. Products made there are now sent to Australia and Asia.
Because of this change, Moro bars are not made in New Zealand anymore. Other products like the Cadbury Picnic and Cadbury Pinky also moved production. In 2018, the Cadbury factory in Dunedin closed completely. All its production moved overseas, mostly to Australia.
Moro in the UK
The Moro chocolate bar (the Irish kind) is sold in the UK. But it has a different name: Boost. It comes in a similar metallic blue wrapper. The peanut version of Moro is sold as the Starbar in the UK.
Historical Moro Variations
Over the years, there have been some special Moro bars:
- Energy Moro (1990): This bar had dark chocolate and raisins.
- Ice Cream Moro (1990): This version had ice cream instead of the usual nougat whip.
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