Andes Chocolate Mint
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Andes Candies produced by Tootsie Roll Industries
, are small rectangular candies
consisting of one mint-green layer sandwiched in between two chocolate-brown layers. The candies are usually wrapped in green foil imprinted with the company's logo, the word Andes
written amidst a drawing of snow-capped peaks. They are made in Delavan, Wisconsin
.
In 1921, Andrew Kanelos opened a small candy store in Chicago, Illinois. While he initially called his store "Andy's Candies" in reference to himself, he quickly found that men did not like giving boxes of candy with another man's name to their wives and girlfriends. As such, he changed the spelling of the business to "Andes Candies." In 1980, Andes was purchased by the Swiss candy company Interfood (later Jacobs Suchard). When Jacobs Suchard bought Brach's
in 1987, Andes became part of that division. When Jacobs Suchard was sold to Kraft General Foods
in 1990, Brach's was kept separate by owner Klaus J. Jacobs. In need of cash, Brach's sold Andes to Tootsie Roll Industries
in 2000.
In the US
, Andes mints are a popular after dinner mint, which can be found at popular restaurants, including Olive Garden. The mint used at Olive Garden is a special flavor manufactured exclusively for the restaurant chain, but it is tastewise virtually identical to the Mint Parfait flavor. The common size Andes mint is 1.5 x .75 x .25 inches, weighs 4.75 grams and contains 25 calories. A larger size is available, measuring 2 x .75 x .25 inches, weighing 9 grams and containing 47.5 calories.
In 2007, the Andes Limited Edition Dessert Indulgence array was introduced. It offered an assortment of three new flavors.
cooler. The baking chips were introduced in the autumn of 2003 and include the mints' original design.
Tootsie Roll Industries
Tootsie Roll Industries is a manufacturer of confectionery in the United States. Its best-known products have been Tootsie Rolls and Tootsie Pops....
, are small rectangular candies
Candy
Candy, specifically sugar candy, is a confection made from a concentrated solution of sugar in water, to which flavorings and colorants are added...
consisting of one mint-green layer sandwiched in between two chocolate-brown layers. The candies are usually wrapped in green foil imprinted with the company's logo, the word Andes
Andes
The Andes is the world's longest continental mountain range. It is a continual range of highlands along the western coast of South America. This range is about long, about to wide , and of an average height of about .Along its length, the Andes is split into several ranges, which are separated...
written amidst a drawing of snow-capped peaks. They are made in Delavan, Wisconsin
Delavan, Wisconsin
Delavan is a city in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 8,463 at the 2010 census. The city is located partially within the Town of Delavan.-Economy:Delavan is home to the Wisconsin School for the Deaf, and Andes Candies.-History:...
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In 1921, Andrew Kanelos opened a small candy store in Chicago, Illinois. While he initially called his store "Andy's Candies" in reference to himself, he quickly found that men did not like giving boxes of candy with another man's name to their wives and girlfriends. As such, he changed the spelling of the business to "Andes Candies." In 1980, Andes was purchased by the Swiss candy company Interfood (later Jacobs Suchard). When Jacobs Suchard bought Brach's
Brach's
Brach's Confections is a candy and sweets company which produces and invented many modern icons of the sugary world; it is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. In November 2007, Brach's Confections was sold to Farley's & Sathers Candy Company and the corporate office moved to Round Lake,...
in 1987, Andes became part of that division. When Jacobs Suchard was sold to Kraft General Foods
Kraft Foods
Kraft Foods Inc. is an American confectionery, food and beverage conglomerate. It markets many brands in more than 170 countries. 12 of its brands annually earn more than $1 billion worldwide: Cadbury, Jacobs, Kraft, LU, Maxwell House, Milka, Nabisco, Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia, Trident, Tang...
in 1990, Brach's was kept separate by owner Klaus J. Jacobs. In need of cash, Brach's sold Andes to Tootsie Roll Industries
Tootsie Roll Industries
Tootsie Roll Industries is a manufacturer of confectionery in the United States. Its best-known products have been Tootsie Rolls and Tootsie Pops....
in 2000.
In the US
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, Andes mints are a popular after dinner mint, which can be found at popular restaurants, including Olive Garden. The mint used at Olive Garden is a special flavor manufactured exclusively for the restaurant chain, but it is tastewise virtually identical to the Mint Parfait flavor. The common size Andes mint is 1.5 x .75 x .25 inches, weighs 4.75 grams and contains 25 calories. A larger size is available, measuring 2 x .75 x .25 inches, weighing 9 grams and containing 47.5 calories.
Other flavors
- Cherry Jubilee
- Mint Parfait
- Toffee Crunch
- Peppermint Crunch (offered seasonally)
In 2007, the Andes Limited Edition Dessert Indulgence array was introduced. It offered an assortment of three new flavors.
- Raspberry Cream
- Lemon Meringue
- Key Lime
Spin-offs
. Andes Mints have been used in several other products. These include baking chips, ice cream, cookies, cake rolls and most recently, Jack in the Box milkshakes and a Caribou CoffeeCaribou Coffee
Caribou Coffee Company is a specialty coffee and espresso retailer, the second largest in the United States after Starbucks. Caribou sells coffee, tea, and bakery goods in 415 company-owned coffeehouses in 16 states and the District of Columbia, as well as 126 franchise locations worldwide.-...
cooler. The baking chips were introduced in the autumn of 2003 and include the mints' original design.