Milo Bar

Milo Bar is a popular chocolate bar produced by Nestlé. It is primarily made from the chocolate malt powder known as Milo, and is often consumed as a snack or dessert. The Milo Bar is particularly popular in Australia, New Zealand, and some parts of Asia and Africa.

History

The Milo Bar was first introduced in the 1980s by Nestlé, a Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate. The bar was created as a solid, snack-sized version of the Milo drink, a chocolate and malt powder that is mixed with hot or cold water or milk to produce a beverage. The Milo drink itself was developed by Australian industrial chemist and inventor Thomas Mayne in 1934.

Ingredients and Preparation

The primary ingredient in a Milo Bar is the Milo powder, which is made from malted barley, sugar, cocoa, and a mix of different vitamins and minerals. The powder is combined with vegetable oil, milk powder, and emulsifiers to create a mixture that can be shaped into bars. The bars are then coated in a layer of milk chocolate.

Nutritional Information

A standard 40g Milo Bar contains approximately 180 calories, with 8g of fat, 24g of carbohydrates, and 2g of protein. It also provides a range of vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin D, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12, as well as calcium, iron, and niacin.

Popularity and Availability

The Milo Bar is widely available in supermarkets and convenience stores in countries where the Milo drink is popular. It is particularly beloved in Australia and New Zealand, where it is often included in school lunchboxes and consumed as an after-school snack. In recent years, the Milo Bar has also gained popularity in various Asian and African countries.

See Also

• List of chocolate bar brands
• Nestlé
• Milo (drink)