Tunnock's teacake

Tunnock's Teacake is a popular British confectionery product, produced by Thomas Tunnock Limited. The teacake is primarily sold in the United Kingdom, but it is also available in various other countries worldwide.

History

The Tunnock's Teacake was first produced in Uddingston, Scotland in 1956 by Boyd Tunnock, the grandson of the company's founder, Thomas Tunnock. The teacake quickly became a popular treat in the UK and has remained a staple of British confectionery ever since.

Description

A Tunnock's Teacake consists of a small round shortbread biscuit base, topped with a dome of Italian meringue, a whipped marshmallow-like filling. This is then coated in a thin layer of milk or dark chocolate. Despite its name, the Tunnock's Teacake does not contain any traditional tea cake ingredients such as dried fruit or spices.

Production

The production process of Tunnock's Teacakes is largely automated, with machines handling tasks such as biscuit baking, meringue whipping, and chocolate coating. However, the final packaging of the teacakes is done by hand. The company produces around 5 million teacakes each week.

Cultural Impact

The Tunnock's Teacake has had a significant cultural impact in the UK. It has been featured in various forms of media, including television shows and films. In 2014, giant dancing Tunnock's Teacakes were a highlight of the opening ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

See Also

• List of British desserts
• List of confectionery brands