Tim Tam

Introduction

Tim Tam is a brand of chocolate biscuit made by the Australian biscuit company Arnott's. It is named after the winner of the 1958 Kentucky Derby, Tim Tam. The biscuit was created by Ian Norris, who was the director of food technology at Arnott's.

History

The Tim Tam was first launched in 1959. It was named by Ross Arnott, who attended the 1958 Kentucky Derby and decided that the winning horse’s name was perfect for a new biscuit he was about to launch. The biscuit is made using a process that Arnott's guards closely, which involves a cream filling being sandwiched between two malted biscuits, and then coated in a thin layer of textured chocolate.

Varieties

There are several varieties of Tim Tam available, including the original, dark chocolate, white chocolate, caramel, and chewy caramel. There are also several limited edition flavours that have been released over the years, such as pina colada, salted caramel and vanilla, and raspberry and white chocolate.

Popularity

Tim Tam is one of the most popular biscuits in Australia, with a Tim Tam eaten every 2.5 seconds. The biscuits are also popular in other countries, and are exported to the United States, Asia, and Europe.

Tim Tam Slam

The Tim Tam Slam is a popular way of eating a Tim Tam. It involves biting off the opposite corners of the biscuit, and then using it as a straw to drink a hot beverage, such as coffee or hot chocolate. The hot beverage melts the interior of the biscuit, making it soft and gooey.

See Also

• Arnott's
• Chocolate biscuit
• Australian cuisine

References

• Arnott's Tim Tam
• Kentucky Derby 1958
• Arnott's sells Tim Tams to KKR in $3.2 billion deal

External Links

• Official Arnott's Website
• Official Tim Tam Website