Pal-o-mine facts for kids
The Pal-o-Mine is a tasty chocolate bar that has a soft peanut fudge center. This delicious fudge is covered in rich dark chocolate. Each regular package weighs about 55 grams (or 2 ounces) and usually comes with two pieces. This popular chocolate bar is made by a company called Ganong, located in New Brunswick, Canada.
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The Sweet Story of Pal-o-Mine
Have you ever wondered how your favorite chocolate bars came to be? The Pal-o-Mine has a really interesting history!
A Sticky Problem Solved
Long ago, Arthur D. Ganong, who was part of the Ganong chocolate company, loved to go fishing. He often went with George Ensor, a skilled chocolatier (someone who makes chocolates). They would bring chunks of chocolate with them to snack on. But there was a problem: the chocolate would melt in their pockets and make a big mess!
To fix this, they started wrapping their chocolate pieces in a clear material called cellophane. This simple idea changed everything!
The First Wrapped Chocolate Bar
Because of this clever solution, Ganong became the very first company in North America to sell chocolate bars that were individually wrapped. This happened all the way back in 1898! This made it much easier and cleaner for people to enjoy chocolate on the go.
How Pal-o-Mine Got Its Name
Over time, Ganong kept making their chocolate bars even better. In 1910, they decided to add nuts to their chocolate. Then, in 1920, they gave this special nutty chocolate bar the name "Pal-o-Mine."
There's a sweet story about how the name came about. Some say that Arthur Ganong and George Ensor would share their leftover chocolate with local children. One little girl was so happy to get the chocolate that she would always say, "You're a Pal of mine!" This heartwarming phrase might have inspired the name for this beloved treat.
Since then, the Pal-o-Mine has become Ganong's longest-lasting chocolate bar. It has been enjoyed by many generations of chocolate lovers!
