Pesek Zman facts for kids
An Elite brand Pesek Zman candy bar, shown split.
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| Alternative names | Hebrew: פסק זמן |
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| Course | Snack |
| Place of origin | Israel |
| Created by | Elite |
| Main ingredients | Chocolate waffle |
| Variations | "BigBite", '4Play", "2Good", "Fingers", "Red". |
Pesek Zman (Hebrew: פסק זמן, meaning "Time Out") is a super popular chocolate bar from Israel. It's made by a company called Strauss Israel, under their yummy Elite brand. This tasty treat has been a favorite snack for many years!
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What Does Pesek Zman Look Like?
The first Pesek Zman bar was flat and about 20 cm long. It was 4 cm wide and 1 cm thick. This delicious snack has two main parts. It has a crispy waffle layer and a smooth chocolate coating.
The Waffle Inside
The waffle part of the original Pesek Zman had chocolate cream inside. But in 2008, they changed it! The chocolate cream was replaced with a yummy hazelnut cream. This snack first came out in 1982. Since then, many different kinds of Pesek Zman have been made.
Different Kinds of Pesek Zman
There are several fun versions of the Pesek Zman snack. Each one offers a slightly different taste or shape.
Mini Pesek Zman
The Mini Pesek Zman is a smaller version of the original bar. It has only two chocolate squares instead of the usual five. It's perfect for a quick bite!
Different Chocolate Flavors
Pesek Zman also comes in other exciting chocolate types.
- White: This is a regular-sized snack, but it's covered in sweet white chocolate.
- Black: This version is also a normal size, but it features rich dark chocolate.
Other Snacks from the Pesek Zman Family
The Pesek Zman brand has grown to include several other unique snacks.
- Big Bite: This is a thicker version of the Pesek Zman. It has a bigger waffle layer and four chocolate squares.
- 4Play: This snack is thicker and shaped like a basketball. It combines waffle, nougat, chocolate, milk, and hazelnut cream. It also has four squares.
- Red Pesek Zman: This version is a rolled waffle. It contains nougat and chocolate, and it comes in a bright red wrapper. You can also find this rolled waffle in white chocolate and dark chocolate flavors.
- Fingers: These are chocolate bars divided into seven "fingers." Each finger is filled with a creamy center.
- 2Good: This snack comes with two milk chocolate bars. They are filled with rolled waffle and hazelnut cream. Plus, they are covered with yummy chocolate chips.
Advertising Pesek Zman
Pesek Zman is one of Elite's most famous products. The company spends a lot of money to advertise it. Their main slogan is: "Take Pesek Zman (time out), a sweet moment in life." The advertisements for Pesek Zman often show sport themes.
In 2012, Pesek Zman was in the news in Israel. People found out that the snack was much cheaper in the United States. This was surprising because it's made in Israel! This news led to a peaceful protest online. People used social media to share their thoughts with the Strauss company.
