Werther's Original facts for kids
An opened bag of Werther's Originals
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| Type | Confectionery |
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| Owner | August Storck |
| Country | Germany |
| Introduced | 1969 |
| Markets | Worldwide |
Werther's Original is a famous brand of caramel candy. It is owned by a German company called August Storck. This company is based in Berlin, Germany. The candy is very popular in many parts of the world, especially in Europe and North America.
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The Sweet Story of Werther's Original
The name of this candy comes from a town in Germany. This town is called Werther in Westphalia. The company that makes the candy started there in 1903.
In 1969, the candy began to be sold as "Werthers Echte." This is the German name for the brand. Later, in the 1990s, the name "Werther's Original" was chosen. This new name was used for selling the candy all over the world. Today, the candies are made in a nearby town called Halle.
What Kinds of Werther's Candies Are There?
The first Werthers Echte candy was a classic caramel hard candy. It was known for its rich, creamy taste.
Over time, new types of Werther's candies were created. These include:
- Chewy toffees that are soft and fun to eat.
- "Butterscotch-melts," which are soft and melt easily in your mouth.
- Candies with a chocolate filling inside.
There are also some sugar-free options. These use a sugar substitute called isomalt. They come in different flavors:
- The original butterscotch flavor.
- A butterscotch and coffee swirl.
- A butterscotch and mint swirl.
In the United Kingdom, you can find "Werther's Chocolate." This is a mix of dark and milk chocolate with butterscotch. It comes in the same packaging as the original candies. In Canada and the United States, there is a "Butterscotch Apple Filled" candy. It has a yummy green-apple-flavored filling.
Famous Werther's Original Commercials
Many people remember the TV advertisements for Werther's Original. In the late 1980s, ads in Germany and the United Kingdom showed an older man. He would kindly offer Werther's butterscotch candy to a young boy. The actor Arnold Peters was in these British ads.
In the United States, the TV actor Robert Rockwell played the kind grandfather. These ads often showed the grandfather and grandson spending time together. For example, they might be pointing at animals from a train window. A song in one British ad ended with the words: "When one who loves you says to you: You're someone very special too."
See also
In Spanish: Werther's Original para niños
