How SNICKERS Chocolate Bars are Made | Unwrapped | Food Network

Summary

The Snickers bar, created by Frank C. Mars in 1930, is America's most popular candy bar, known for its perfect blend of peanuts, caramel, and milk chocolate. Named after the Mars family's horse, Snickers has evolved over the decades but retains its original recipe. Produced in Waco, Texas, Snickers bars are made with ingredients from over 7,500 cows and 71 acres of peanuts daily. The bars undergo a precise process involving mixing, cooling, and coating, before being packaged for global distribution. Despite its success, Mars continues to innovate with variations like Snickers Almond and Snickers Dark.

Takeaways

• 😀 Snickers was created in 1930 by candyman Frank C. Mars as a sweet and salty combination.
• 😀 The Snickers bar is America's most popular candy bar and is sold on six continents.
• 😀 The candy bar was named after the Mars family's horse, Snickers.
• 😀 Snickers originally sold for just a nickel, but now sales exceed 2 billion units annually.
• 😀 Mars produces enough Snickers bars each day to reach from Waco to Houston and back.
• 😀 It takes 7,550 cows to produce enough milk for Snickers' caramel and chocolate daily.
• 😀 Snickers contains over 71 acres of peanuts in just one day of production.
• 😀 Each Snickers bar has approximately 28 peanuts, giving it a unique salty and creamy flavor.
• 😀 The candy is made with a creamy caramel, roasted peanuts, and a nougat layer of milk, sugar, and eggs.
• 😀 Snickers bars are sliced into strips and coated in chocolate, with a signature swirl as the final touch.
• 😀 Mars continues to innovate with new Snickers varieties, including Snickers Almond and Snickers Dark.

Q & A

Who created the Snickers bar and when?

The Snickers bar was created in 1930 by candy maker Frank C. Mars.

What was the inspiration behind the creation of the Snickers bar?

The inspiration behind the Snickers bar was to combine the flavors of peanuts, caramel, and milk chocolate. Frank C. Mars had already created a Three Musketeers bar, which was based on a milkshake, and wanted to create a new combination that worked well together.

Why is the Snickers bar named Snickers?

The Snickers bar is named after the Mars family's horse, Snickers, who was owned by the family during the early days of the company.

How much did a Snickers bar originally cost?

When it was first introduced, a Snickers bar sold for just a nickel.

How much does Snickers production contribute to Mars' annual sales?

Mars generates over 2 billion dollars annually from the sale of Snickers bars across six continents.

How does Mars ensure they meet the high demand for Snickers?

Mars keeps up with Snickers demand by producing a massive amount of candy at their 600,000 square foot facility in Waco, Texas. The production rate is so high that it could cover the distance between Waco and Houston every day.

What role does milk chocolate play in the Snickers bar production?

Milk chocolate is a key ingredient in the Snickers bar. It is mixed with cocoa butter in a machine called a conch to create the smooth, creamy chocolate that coats the candy.

How many cows are needed to supply the milk for Snickers production?

It takes nearly 7,550 cows to provide enough milk for Snickers production every day.

How many peanuts are used in each Snickers bar?

Each Snickers bar contains approximately 28 peanuts.

What are the main ingredients that give Snickers its distinctive flavor?

The distinctive flavor of Snickers comes from a combination of creamy milk chocolate, fresh roasted peanuts, caramel, and nougat.

What new variations of Snickers have been introduced recently?

In addition to various sizes of Snickers bars like King Size and Fun Size, Mars has introduced Snickers Almond and Snickers Dark as new variations of the classic candy.