Picnic (confectionery)

Picnic is a popular confectionery item produced by Cadbury. It was first introduced in the United Kingdom in 1958 and has since gained popularity in various countries including Australia, New Zealand, India, Ireland, and Canada. The Picnic bar is a unique combination of various ingredients including peanuts, raisins, nougat, caramel, and milk chocolate.

History

The Picnic bar was first launched in the UK in 1958. It was marketed as a substantial, filling snack rather than just a chocolate bar. Over the years, the Picnic bar has undergone various changes in its packaging and size. However, the original combination of ingredients has remained largely unchanged.

Ingredients

The Picnic bar is known for its unique combination of ingredients. The main components include:

• Peanuts: These are used whole in the bar, adding a crunchy texture.
• Raisins: These add a sweet and slightly tart flavor to the bar.
• Nougat: This is a sweet, soft ingredient made from sugar, egg whites, and nuts.
• Caramel: This is a sweet, sticky ingredient made from sugar and butter.
• Milk Chocolate: This coats the entire bar, adding a sweet and creamy flavor.

Variations

Over the years, Cadbury has introduced various variations of the Picnic bar. These include:

• Picnic Honeycomb: This version includes a layer of honeycomb.
• Picnic Fruit & Nut: This version includes additional dried fruits and nuts.
• Picnic Dark Chocolate: This version is coated in dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate.

Popularity

The Picnic bar is popular in various countries. In Australia, it is often included in the popular Favourites boxed chocolate assortment. In the UK, it is considered a classic Cadbury product.

See Also

• Cadbury
• Confectionery
• Chocolate bar
• List of Cadbury products