Yankie Bar facts for kids
| Type | Chocolate Bar |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Denmark |
| Created by | Victor B. Strand |
| Invented | 1946 |
| Main ingredients | Caramel, nougat, and chocolate |
| Variations | Yankie Bar Lakrids (liquorice), Yankie Bar Mandel (almond), Yankie Bar Orange, Holly Bar |
| Similar dishes | Mars Bar |
The Yankie Bar is a popular chocolate bar made in Denmark. It is known for its tasty mix of caramel, nougat, and milk chocolate. The company that makes it is called Toms International.
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How the Yankie Bar Started
A Sweet Deal After the War
Right after the Second World War, a Danish candy company named Toms got a special request. The United States military leaders in Germany asked Toms to make a candy bar for their soldiers. This was a smart idea because it meant they did not have to ship candy all the way from America. In return, the U.S. supplied Toms with cocoa beans. Cocoa beans are the main ingredient for chocolate.
Why "Yankie Bar"?
The chocolate bar was named "Yankie Bar" after the American soldiers. These soldiers were often called "Yankees." The company chose the spelling with "-ie" instead of "-ee." This was done to make sure Danish people would say the name correctly.
Meet the Holly Bar
Ten years later, in 1956, Toms launched another candy bar. It was called the Holly Bar. This new bar was similar to the Yankie Bar. However, it had white nougat and roasted hazelnuts inside.
How It Was Advertised
When Toms first sold the Yankie Bar, they used a love for American culture in their ads. This helped the bar become very popular. But during the Vietnam War, things changed. Some people chanted "yankees go home," which made the brand less popular for a while. Luckily, its popularity came back after the war ended. Later, when Jimmy Carter was president, Toms even made ads that showed someone who looked like him.
Similar to Other Bars
The Yankie Bar is quite similar to the European version of the famous Mars Bar. Both bars have a mix of caramel, nougat, and chocolate.
