Walnut Whip facts for kids
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| Owner | Nestlé |
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| Introduced | 1910 |
| Previous owners | Duncan's of Edinburgh |
A Walnut Whip is a yummy chocolate treat. It's shaped like a cone or a whirl. Inside, it has a fluffy vanilla cream filling called fondant. On top, there's usually half a walnut.
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How Walnut Whips Started
The Walnut Whip was first made in 1910. A company called Duncan's of Edinburgh created it. Today, it is the oldest sweet brand still sold by Nestlé Rowntree's.
The Story of Walnut Whips
Walnuts Inside and Out
When Walnut Whips were first made, they had a walnut inside. Sometimes, broken walnuts were used for the inside. Later, they added an extra walnut on top. After that, the walnut inside was removed. This left just one walnut on the outside.
Making Lots of Whips
Over one million walnuts are used every week. Most of these walnuts come from China and India. They are used to make Walnut Whips in Halifax, West Yorkshire. Nestlé says that almost one Walnut Whip is eaten every two seconds in the UK. That's a lot of treats!
Flavors and Changes
Walnut Whips were first made by Duncan's of Edinburgh. Over the years, there were different flavors. These included coffee and maple. But now, the vanilla flavor is the most common one you can find.
In the late 1970s, the way Walnut Whips were made changed. They used to be made by hand. Then, machines started making them. This changed how the chocolate cone looked. It became smoother than the original handmade ones.
New Whips Without Walnuts
In 2017, Nestlé announced a new version. These new treats did not have walnuts. They were simply called "Whip." By 2020, you could also find Mint and Caramel versions.
Nestlé has been adding more types of "Whip" treats. They have "Delicate Vanilla," "Delicious Caramel," and "Delightful Mint." This gives people more choices, with or without a walnut. The original Walnut Whip with a walnut is still available. You can find it in stores like Spar and Nisa.
How They Are Made Now
The chocolate cone and the vanilla filling have changed over time. The first whips were made by hand. Chocolate was piped onto a rubber mold. This created the deep ridges on the outside. The filling was also thicker back then. The ridges you see now are just for decoration.
