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Old-Fashioned Malted Milk Balls

Old-Fashioned Malted Milk Balls

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Malted milk balls have a unique place in candy history…and every bite tells you why. These malted milk balls have a smooth, delightfully smooth milk shell and a crispy malted milk center, (which never contained cow’s milk). The texture, and sweet chocolate flavor complimented by the crunchy interior, has made malted milk balls a favorite for over 100 years. Who knew – the malted milk at the heart of this popular candy, was once considered a super food – sent to soldiers in World War Two and eaten by explorers to the outer reaches of the earth! Find the story of malted milk and an historic image on every bag!

Love Malted Milk? Try our Classic and Cosmic Malted Milk gift size selection. Check out Susan talking all things movie candy on the History Channel’s Food that Built America

Quick Bite of Candy History

In 1873, malted milk was invented as a strength-building food for “infants and invalids” by a British pharmacist living in Wisconsin. Soon – malted milk became the super food of generations. Explorers took the North and South Poles. Parents gave their kids malted milk drinks for nutrition and strength. World War II soldiers got a stash of malted milk tablets in their rations.  AND -BEST OF ALL (in our opinion) chocolate-covered malted milk balls became a hit, appearing in movie theaters and candy bowls starting in the 1920s and '30s. How good is that?

Check out Susan talking all things movie candy on the History Channel’s Food that Built America.

 

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Size: 4 ounces in a 3x6" bag

Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Milk, Cocoa Mass, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla), Dark Chocolate (Sugar, Chocolate Liquor [Processes With Alkali], Cocoa Butter Soy Lecithin Vanilla), Malted Milk Balls (Corn Syrup, Sugar, Dairy Blend [Whey, Whey Protein Concentrate] Malted Powder [Malted Barley, Wheat, Milk, Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten, Sodium Bicarbonate, Salt], Malted Barley, Soy Lecithin, Salt), Confectioners Glaze, Gum Arabic.

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.

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Malted Milk: A Journey from Strength Food to Sweet Delight

In 1873, malted milk was invented as a strength-building food for “infants and invalids” by a British pharmacist living in Wisconsin. While mothers never trusted malted milk for their kids, explorers used it on treks to such places as the North and South Pole. World War II soldiers were given a stash of malted milk tablets in their world war candy rations. In the 1930s and 40’s, chocolate-covered malted milk balls became a hit, but then, as now,...
In 1873, malted milk was invented as a strength-building food for “infants and invalids” by a British pharmacist living in Wisconsin. While mothers never trusted malted milk for their kids, explorers used it on treks to such places as the North and South Pole. World War II soldiers were given a stash of malted milk tablets in their world war candy rations. In the 1930s and 40’s, chocolate-covered malted milk balls became a hit, but then, as now, Americans continued to drink the “healthy” malted milk. As for the candy: malted milk now appears in bridge mix – an array of chocolate-covered fruits and nuts; at movie theaters where they are featured at concession stands; and at old-fashioned candy stores in various sizes and shapes. This beloved treat is part of our 1900s candy gift collection and the candy timeline box, celebrating its enduring place in candy history.

The Sweet Journey Through Time Starts Here!

True Treats is the only historically accurate candy store in the world — every product personally researched by candy historian Susan Benjamin. The story of each item comes right on the tag.