Chunky with Satisfying Nuts and Raisins
Chunky with Satisfying Nuts and Raisins
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Chunky Bars live up to their name. Unlike other candy bars, which are longer rather than higher, Chunky bars aspire to be a block, creating a thicker bite and longer chewing experience. The signature ingredient in Chunkys are roasted peanuts, which give the bar the much-loved crunch, contrasted by the smooth, rich texture of raisins, all housed in a thicker, bigger shell of chocolate than other candy bars, making them…CHUNKY.
Product Details
Product Details
Size: 1.4 ounce bar
Milk chocolate (sugar, chocolate, cocoa butter, nonfat milk, lactose, milk fat, soy lecithin, natural and artificial flavors), peanuts, raisins, TBHQ (to preserve freshness).
Allergen Disclaimer: Please note that our products are made in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, soy, and wheat. While we take precautions to prevent cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee that our products are allergen-free.
Historical Insights
Historical Insights
Chunky bars were made in the 1930s. At that time, a variety of candy bars had exploded onto the market, the first around 1912. What really gave candy bars their notoriety, however, was World War I when candy bars appeared in the first, standardized rations, most notably Goldenberg’s peanut Chews. The bars were experimental – would the soldiers like them? The answer was they did. In fact, they loved them and word spread until there were up to 100,000 candy bars across the USA. Seem impossible? Actually, most of these candy wonders were made in small, regional confectioneries, now long forgotten.
The Chunky bar was made in the 1930s. Unlike most candy bars, which were flat, creator New York confectioner Philip Silvershein, wanted his candy bar to stand out. They were big and loaded with nuts, which, over the years included filberts, cashews, or peanuts. The success of the Chunky Candy bars was, undoubtedly, its heft…plus its advertising. In the 1940s, the Great Depression wanning at last, advertisers called the candy, very simply, “the Big Square Bar,” reflecting bounty. By the 1970s, they promoted the bar as “Chunky — What a Chunk o’ Chocolate.” Today, we shelve them under the nebulous header of “retro.”
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The Sweet Journey Through Time Starts Here!
True Treats is the only historically accurate candy store in the world, bringing the past to life through researched sweets, teas, syrups, and more. Every product is rooted in history, telling the story of how people from all walks of life enjoyed treats through time. Leading this effort is Susan, a nationally recognized candy historian, researcher, and author who appears regularly on TV, radio, and in major publications. With over 40 years of experience, she has written ten books and founded True Treats to share the fascinating history of candy in a fun and delicious way. Susan’s work uncovers the surprising origins of America’s favorite sweets, from ancient uses of sugar to the candies of the 1900s. Through True Treats, Susan makes history an interactive experience, allowing customers to taste the past while learning the stories behind every bite.
