Zabala (candy) facts for kids
| Type | Milk caramel |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Uruguay |
| Region or state | Fray Marcos, Florida Department |
| Invented | 1913 |
| Main ingredients | Milk, sugar, artificial flavorings. |
| Variations | mint, vanilla |
Zabala is a popular type of milk caramel candy from Uruguay. It's like a sweet, chewy treat made from milk, sugar, and flavorings. Many people in Uruguay enjoy these candies.
The name Zabala might come from Bruno Mauricio de Zabala. He was an important person who helped start the city of Montevideo. His picture is even on the candy wrapper!
The Story of Zabala Candies
Zabala candies were first made in 1913. They come from a town called Fray Marcos in the Florida Department of Uruguay. You can find them in two yummy flavors: classic vanilla and refreshing mint.
In 2015, the company made a lot of these candies. They produced between 6,000 and 8,000 kilograms of Zabala candies each month! The company also celebrated its 90th birthday around that time.
How Zabala Candies Began
The story of Zabala candies starts in 1913. A gristmill (a mill that grinds grain) was built in Fray Marcos. This mill helped the town grow. Later, a company called Agroindustrias Florida bought the mill. They turned the old mill into the factory where Zabala candies are made today.
