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| == What is a Krembo == | |||
| '''Krembo''' is a type of ] in ]. The sweet is served wrapped in thin aluminum foil, and it consists of biscuit and vanilla egg-foam on the inside and a chocolate covering. The vanilla flavour may be replaced by other less popular flavours. The word ''Krembo'' means "cream-inside". It is similar to the ]n candy, ]. Unbeknownst to many Israelis, the origins of the Krembo are actually in Europe, where it was manufactured in countries such as ] and ] and marketed under the politically incorrect name "Nigger" ("Negro's Kiss" in Germany), among others. In Austria, they are called "Schwedenbomben" (swedish bombs). | |||
| '''Krembo''' is a type of ] in ]. The sweet is served wrapped in thin aluminum foil, and it consists of biscuit and an egg-foam on the inside and a chocolate covering. The egg-foam inside may be any number of flavors, the most popular being vanilla, followed by mocha. The word ''Krembo'' is a combination of two Hebrew words crem (cream) and bo (in it). The average Krembo is 25 grams (0.881849049 ounces), and has 115 calories | |||
| == History of the Krembo == | |||
| The Krembo was created about 200 years ago in ]. Since that time it has travel across the world. It was manufactured in countries such as ] and ] and marketed under the politically incorrect name "Nigger" ("Negro's Kiss" in Germany), among others. In Austria, they are called "Schwedenbomben" (swedish bombs). It is also similar to the ]n candy, ]. | |||
| ⚫ | In Finland the sweet is manufactured by Brunberg Oy, http://www.brunberg.fi/ekyssar.html. The sweets name was changed in 1998 from "Neekerin suukko", "Negro's kiss" to "Brunbergin suukko", "Brunbergs kiss". In the Netherlands you may still find the candy in most supermarkets under the name "Negerzoen" (meaning: "Negro's kiss"). | ||
| The Krembo was first introduce to Israel in 1966 by the Whitman Company, and are responsible for the name Krembo. 13 years latter they were acquired by the Strauss Company . Now Strauss controls %54 of the Krembo market in Israel. | |||
| == Krembos in Israel == | |||
| In Israel Krembos are not produced all year long. They are only made from October to February (Krembo season). Despite it's short season 50 million Krembos are eaten in Israel every year; an average of 9 per person! | |||
| According to a study funded by Strauss, Israel's leading Krembo producer, 69% of Israeli prefer to eat the Krembo from the top down (starting with the cream), and only 10% start with the biscuit at the bottom, the rest had no preference | |||
| ⚫ | In Finland the sweet is manufactured by Brunberg Oy, http://www.brunberg.fi/ekyssar.html. The sweets name was changed in |
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| In the Netherlands you may still find the candy in most supermarkets under the name "Negerzoen" (meaning: "Negro's kiss"). They are rather popular. | |||
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Revision as of 19:58, 2 November 2005
What is a Krembo
Krembo is a type of sweet in Israel. The sweet is served wrapped in thin aluminum foil, and it consists of biscuit and an egg-foam on the inside and a chocolate covering. The egg-foam inside may be any number of flavors, the most popular being vanilla, followed by mocha. The word Krembo is a combination of two Hebrew words crem (cream) and bo (in it). The average Krembo is 25 grams (0.881849049 ounces), and has 115 calories
History of the Krembo
The Krembo was created about 200 years ago in Denmark. Since that time it has travel across the world. It was manufactured in countries such as Germany and England and marketed under the politically incorrect name "Nigger" ("Negro's Kiss" in Germany), among others. In Austria, they are called "Schwedenbomben" (swedish bombs). It is also similar to the South American candy, Alfajor. In Finland the sweet is manufactured by Brunberg Oy, http://www.brunberg.fi/ekyssar.html. The sweets name was changed in 1998 from "Neekerin suukko", "Negro's kiss" to "Brunbergin suukko", "Brunbergs kiss". In the Netherlands you may still find the candy in most supermarkets under the name "Negerzoen" (meaning: "Negro's kiss").
The Krembo was first introduce to Israel in 1966 by the Whitman Company, and are responsible for the name Krembo. 13 years latter they were acquired by the Strauss Company . Now Strauss controls %54 of the Krembo market in Israel.
Krembos in Israel
In Israel Krembos are not produced all year long. They are only made from October to February (Krembo season). Despite it's short season 50 million Krembos are eaten in Israel every year; an average of 9 per person!
According to a study funded by Strauss, Israel's leading Krembo producer, 69% of Israeli prefer to eat the Krembo from the top down (starting with the cream), and only 10% start with the biscuit at the bottom, the rest had no preference
Links
Picture of a partially-eaten Krembo
Arcile in Hebrew 'Ten Things you don't know about a Krembo'
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