Hershey's Heath candy bar is a sweet, crunchy alternative to other candy bars on the market. This candy bar has a rich, buttery crunchy center with a layer of chocolate surrounding it. The Heath bar has had a long history of making toffee lovers smile. Add this to my Recipe Box.
The First Candy Bar
One could say that the Olmec Indians helped to create the modern-day candy bar. Chocolate had its early beginnings as a crop for the Olmecs. Years later, chocolate was used to create a drink for the wealthy Aztecs. Over centuries, chocolate was experimented with, resulting in the wonderful creation of the candy bar. In 1847, Joseph Fry created the first candy bar by mixing melted cacao butter with cocoa powder and sugar. He made a paste out of those ingredients, pressed it into a mold and voila, the first candy bar.
A Brief Toffee History
Toffee is a simple candy, made from caramelized sugar and butter. Around 1800, toffee became a popular sweet treat in Northern England. Sugar became more affordable during this time period, allowing people to experiment with recipes. Some people confuse "toffee" with the sticky, American candy "taffy."
A Heath History
In 1914, The Heath Brothers Confectionary was established in Robinson, Illinois. In 1928, the recipe for Heath English Toffee bar was perfected, and the Heaths began to send their product into the national market. Up until 1942, the Heath bar was made completely by hand. Business continued to grow during the 1970s and 1980s, and new products were created. In 1989 Leaf purchased Heath; in 1996 Hershey Foods Corporation acquired Leaf North American Confectionary Operations.
Fun Heath Facts
The Heath candy bar played a key role in World War II. The U.S. Government contracted with Heath to produce Heath candy bars to be included in U.S. soldier's rations during World War II. Heath bars were found to have a long shelf life. Heath bars were even marketed as being a health food because they were made from the best ingredients. One early advertisement claimed, "Heath for better health!"
Heath Recipes
Heath candy bars are delicious on their own as well as in many dessert recipes. Dessert makers around the world have created mouthwatering treats featuring Heath English toffee candy bars. Some of the recipes include cakes, ice cream treats and brownies.
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