Twist (confectionery) facts for kids
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Twist is a popular bag of small candy pieces, mostly chocolates with yummy fillings inside. It's made by a company called Freia, which is part of a bigger company named Mondelez. Twist is super popular in countries like Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland. The name "Twist" comes from how each candy is wrapped, like a little twist!
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What's Inside a Bag of Twist?
When you open a bag of Twist, you'll find lots of different kinds of chocolates. There are many flavors to discover! The company often adds new kinds of candy and sometimes stops making older ones. This keeps the bags exciting and fresh.
The Original Twist Flavors
Even though new candies come and go, two special flavors have been in every bag since Twist first started. These are Lakris (which is licorice) and Cocos (a chocolate filled with coconut). They are the true originals!
How Twist Became Popular
Twist candy quickly became a favorite when it was first introduced. It started in Norway in 1957 and people loved it right away.
Twist Across the Nordic Countries
After its success in Norway, Twist soon arrived in other nearby countries:
Even though it's sold in all these places, Twist is still most popular in Norway. Norwegians eat three times more Twist than people in Sweden!
Where Twist Candy is Made
For a long time, Twist was made in Freia's factory in Oslo, Norway. But in the mid-1990s, the production moved. Now, Twist is made in Sweden by another chocolate company called Marabou, which is also part of the same big family of companies.
