Riesen

Riesen is a brand of chocolate covered caramel candies produced by the German company Storck. The name "Riesen" means "giants" in German, reflecting the substantial size of the candy pieces compared to other chocolate-covered caramels.

History

The Storck company, founded by August Storck in 1903, introduced Riesen in the 1930s. The candy was initially sold in small, family-run confectionery shops in Germany. Over the years, Riesen has gained popularity and is now available in many countries worldwide.

Production

Riesen candies are made by covering a piece of soft caramel with a layer of dark chocolate. The caramel is made from sugar, glucose syrup, and condensed milk, while the chocolate coating contains cocoa mass, cocoa butter, and sugar. The candies are individually wrapped in gold and brown wrappers, with the brand name prominently displayed.

Varieties

In addition to the original chocolate-covered caramel, Riesen also offers a variety of other flavors. These include Riesen Dark Chocolate, which has a higher cocoa content, and Riesen Milk Chocolate, which uses milk chocolate instead of dark. There is also a Riesen Chewy Caramels variety, which does not have a chocolate coating.

Popularity

Riesen is popular not only in Germany, but also in many other countries. It is often found in the candy aisle of supermarkets and is a common choice for movie theater concessions. The combination of chewy caramel and rich chocolate has made Riesen a favorite among candy lovers.

See also

• List of chocolate bar brands
• List of German desserts
• Storck