Are after eights discontinued?
After contacting Ferraro we heard back from Nestle explaining that After Eight mints were, indeed, still owned by Nestle. So, for those of you who need your After Eight mints, have no fear. They are still available in the Hudson Valley.
How many calories are in after 8 bites?
Nutrition
| Typical Values | Per 100g | Per 6 pieces |
|---|---|---|
| – | 464kcal | 144kcal |
| Fat | 19.3g | 6.0g |
| of which: saturates | 11.0g | 3.4g |
| Carbohydrate | 67.5g | 20.9g |
Can celiacs eat After Eight mints?
Yes – After Eights are gluten free! After Eights have no gluten in the ingredients and they also don’t have any ‘may contain’ warnings. This means they’re gluten free and safe for people with coeliac disease to eat.
When did Nestle buy after eight?
1988
After Eight Mint Chocolate Thins, often referred to as simply “After Eights”, are a brand of mint chocolate covered sugar confectionery. They were created by Rowntree Company Limited in the UK in 1962 and have been manufactured by Nestlé since its acquisition of Rowntree in 1988.
How many chocolates are in a box of After Eights?
The serving size is actually 2 mints and there are a total of 17 servings (meaning that the box contains 34 mints).
What size is an After Eight?
According to the irate customer’s trusty ruler, the individually wrapped mint chocolate squares now measure just 43 x 43 millimetres, where once they came in at a very palatable 60 x 60 millimetres.
Why are they called after dinner mints?
After Eight Mint Chocolate Thins (After Eights) are a confectionery product that are intended, as its name suggests, to be used as after-dinner mints. They were created in 1962 by Rowntree and Company Limited.
What chocolate can celiacs eat?
Lindt chocolate is the answer and several products are safe for coeliacs and those avoiding gluten….3. Lindt
- Excellence 70% Dark Chocolate.
- Excellence Touch of Vanilla.
- Lindor Strawberries and Cream.
- Excellence 90% Dark Chocolate.
- Lindor White Chocolate.
- Excellence 85% Dark Chocolate.
- Excellence 95% Dark Chocolate.
Are Nestle After Eight mints gluten free?
Well there is no need to miss out on the After Eight Dark mints or mint straws as they are gluten free!
What is after eight the Chocolate Mint?
THE PERFECT END TO A MEAL THAT YOUR GUESTS WILL LOVE, OR IDEAL TO SHARE WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. The perfect combination of luxurious mint fondant crafted with 100% natural peppermint oil, enrobed in rich dark chocolate, makes After Eight THE chocolate mint. All After Eight products are free from artificial colors, flavors and preservatives.
Where is after eight chocolate made in the UK?
For the UK market they are now manufactured in Halifax, following Nestlé’s closure of the Castleford factory in 2012. After Eights are sold across Europe and North America, and one billion After Eights are made annually. After Eights were originally made from dairy-free dark chocolate.
Are there any other products similar to after eight?
Royal Mints – A product manufactured by Halloren very similar to After Eight. Mint Nights – A product manufactured by Poundland very similar to After Eight. After Dinner Mints – an Australian product which was similar to After Eights. The manufacturer, Red Tulip, was bought out in the 1980s by Cadbury.
How long does it take for chocolate to mature?
After manufacture, the enzyme gradually splits the common sugar into the much more soluble sugars glucose and fructose, resulting in a more liquid consistency. Maturing of the mint is said to take over three days. Once manufactured, each completed chocolate is packaged in a sheath and then loaded into a box.