Big Turk
Big Turk is a unique chocolate bar produced by Nestlé in Canada. It is notable for its distinctive combination of Turkish delight and milk chocolate, offering a different taste experience compared to other chocolate bars.
History[edit | edit source]
The Big Turk chocolate bar was introduced by Nestlé in the mid-20th century. It has since become a popular treat in Canada, known for its chewy texture and sweet flavor. The bar's name, "Big Turk," is derived from its primary ingredient, Turkish delight, which is a traditional confectionery from the Middle East.
Ingredients[edit | edit source]
The main ingredients of a Big Turk bar include:
- Turkish delight
- Milk chocolate
- Sugar
- Corn syrup
- Cocoa butter
- Cocoa mass
- Modified palm oil
- Soy lecithin
- Artificial flavors
Nutritional Information[edit | edit source]
A standard Big Turk bar contains approximately:
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 4.5g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Sugars: 30g
- Protein: 1g
Popularity[edit | edit source]
Big Turk is particularly popular among those who enjoy the unique combination of chewy and chocolatey textures. It stands out in the Canadian market due to its distinctive flavor profile, which differs from the more common caramel or nougat-filled chocolate bars.
Related Products[edit | edit source]
Nestlé produces a variety of other chocolate bars and confectioneries, including:
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* 1 Brand owned by General Mills; Produced by General Mills in the U.S. and Canada. Produced by Cereal Partners under the Nestlé brand elsewhere. 2 Brand owned by General Mills; U.S. and Canadian production rights controlled by Nestlé under license. 3 U.S. production rights owned by The Hershey Company. 4 U.S. rights and production owned by the Smarties Candy Company with a different product. 5 U.S. rights and specific trade dress owned by Nestlé; rights elsewhere owned by Associated British Foods. 6 Produced by Cereal Partners, branded as Nestlé. 7 Brand owned by Post Foods; Produced by Cereal Partners and branded as Nestlé in the U.K. and Ireland. 8 Philippine production rights owned by Alaska Milk Corporation. 9 Singaporean, Malaysian and Thai production rights owned by Fraser and Neave. 10 Used only in Indonesia, Thailand, and Cambodia. 11 Used only in the Philippines. 12 U.S. production rights owned by the Ferrara Candy Company. 13 NA rights and specific trade dress to all packaged coffee and other products under the Starbucks brand owned by Nestlé since 2019. 14 Brand owned by Mars, sold by Nestlé in Canada. 15 Produced by Froneri in the U.S. since 2020.
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