Wiener nougat facts for kids
Wiener nougat is a special kind of nougat candy. It's different from other nougats, like French nougat, because it's made mainly with sugar, cocoa (which comes from cocoa beans), cocoa mass, and almonds. French nougat, on the other hand, also uses egg white. In Finland, Wiener nougat, like many other nougat candies, is super popular around Christmas time!
The Story of Fazer Wiener Nougat
Wiener nougat is one of the oldest and most loved candies from the Finnish company Fazer. The story began in 1904 when Karl Fazer, the company's founder, visited Vienna, Austria. He brought back the special recipe for this delicious candy. Production of Wiener nougat officially started in 1910, and it has been a favorite ever since.
How the Packaging Changed
Over the years, Wiener nougat has had many different looks!
- When it first came out, the candy wrapper was shiny silver.
- In the 1970s, the wrappers got a new design with blue and yellow colors.
- By the 2000s, the candies were wrapped in a softer, pale-colored wrapper.
- Even the boxes that hold the candies have changed their appearance many times!
A Change in Ingredients
In 2014, Fazer made a change to the original recipe. They started using palm oil instead of cocoa butter. This was a change to the ingredients used to make the candy.
