Idaho Spud
Idaho Spud is a candy bar that has been produced by the Idaho Candy Company since 1918. It is one of the top-selling candy bars in the Northwest region of the United States. The candy bar is not made from potatoes, despite the name, but it does have a unique potato shape.
History[edit | edit source]
The Idaho Spud was first created in 1918 by the Idaho Candy Company, a company founded in 1901 by Thomas Williams. The candy bar quickly became popular in the Northwest United States due to its unique shape and flavor. The Idaho Spud is considered a regional favorite and is one of the oldest candy bars in the United States.
Description[edit | edit source]
The Idaho Spud is a candy bar that consists of a cocoa-flavored marshmallow center that is covered in compound chocolate and then sprinkled with coconut. The candy bar is oblong in shape, resembling a potato, which is how it got its name. Despite its name and shape, the Idaho Spud does not contain any potato or potato products.
Production[edit | edit source]
The Idaho Spud is produced by the Idaho Candy Company, which is based in Boise, Idaho. The company produces a variety of other candy products, but the Idaho Spud is their most popular and best-selling product. The candy bars are made in a factory that has been in operation since the company was founded in 1901.
Popularity[edit | edit source]
The Idaho Spud is particularly popular in the Northwest United States, where it is a top-selling candy bar. It is also sold in other regions of the United States and can be found in some specialty candy stores. The candy bar is often associated with Idaho and is considered a regional specialty.
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