Andes Chocolate Mint
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Andes Chocolate Mints, produced by Tootsie Roll Industries, are small rectangular candies consisting of one mint-green layer sandwiched in between two chocolate-brown layers. Despite the coloration, all three layers share the same mint-chocolate flavoring. The candies are usually wrapped in green foil imprinted with the company's logo, which is the word "Andes" written amidst a drawing of snow-capped peaks. According to their manufacturer, Andes are the #1 selling after-dinner mint in the world.
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[edit] History
Andy's Candies began selling several types of boxed chocolates in 1921. Products were sold on the store's premises. Eventually, a factory was built, and the company was renamed as Andes Candies. In 1950, the "Crème de Menthe" was added to the chocolate, placed in between two layers of chocolate.[1] Andes Candies was obtained by Tootsie Roll Industries in 2000.[2]
[edit] Other flavors
- Cherry Jubilee
- Mint Parfait
- Toffee Crunch[1]
- Peppermint Crunch (offered seasonally)
[edit] Spin-offs
Lately, Andes Mints have been used in several other products. These include baking chips, ice cream, cookies, and cake rolls. The baking chips were introduced in the autumn of 2003 and include the mints' original design.[1]
[edit] Notes and references
- ^ a b c "Tootsie Roll Industries - Andes", Tootsie Roll Industries, 2006.
- ^ "Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. Company History", The Victory Old-time Candy Store, 2006.
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