Uncle Joe's Mint Balls facts for kids
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| Type | Mint |
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| Owner | William Santus & Co Ltd |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Introduced | 1898 |
| Markets | Worldwide |
| Tagline | Keep You All Aglow |
Uncle Joe's Mint Balls are tasty mint candies. They have been made by William Santus & Co. Ltd. since 1898. The factory is in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England.
Even though they are called "balls," these mints are not perfectly round. They are a bit flattened, like a squashed ball.
Contents
What's Inside Uncle Joe's Mint Balls?
The mints are made with simple ingredients. These include pure cane sugar, oil of peppermint, and cream of tartar. The packaging says they are "suitable for vegans." This means they don't contain any animal products.
How Many Mint Balls Are Made?
A lot of Uncle Joe's Mint Balls are made every day! As of 2011, about 160,000 mint balls were produced daily. That adds up to around 35 million mints each year.
A Bit of History
The very first mint balls were made by William Santus' wife, Ellen. She started making them at home. Later, in 1919, the company moved production to a factory. This factory was near the Wigan Wallgate railway station.
The Famous Packaging
You can usually find Uncle Joe's Mint Balls in a sealed can. The can has a picture of their mascot. He is a smiling man wearing a top hat.
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