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Bars of 2023 Great Taste Award-Winning White Kendal Mint Cake.

85g of pure bliss in every bite, Romney's White Kendal Mint Cake is the perfect snack for all your minty cravings. Infused with invigorating mint essence, Romney's Kendal Mint Cake is the epitome of freshness and vitality, making it the perfect companion for any outdoor activity. Whether you're camping, hiking or simply indulging in a midday break, Romney's Kendal Mint Cake will refresh your palate and uplift your spirits, making it the ideal treat for all mint lovers.

Ingredients

Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Water, Dark Chocolate (15%)(Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithin (E322), Flavouring: Natural Vanilla), Peppermint Flavour. ALLERGEN ADVICE: For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients listed in Bold. Also may contain traces of Milk. Contains no artificial colours or flavourings. Free from hydrogenated fat. Suitable for vegetarians.

Nutrition

Typical values per 100g: Energy1699kj / 402kcal, Fat 7.1g of which saturates 4.27g, Carbohydrate 84g of which sugars 75.5g, Fibre 1.5g, Protein 1.29g, Salt 0.02g.

What is Kendal Mint Cake?

Kendal Mint Cake is a Glucose based bar infused with Peppermint oil, used for centuries as a source of energy on pioneering adventures, such as the first ascent of Mount Everest in 1953 by Sir Edmund Hillary & Sirdar Tenzing.

Who Invented Kendal Mint Cake?

Joseph Wiper is said to have produced the first batch of Kendal Mint Cake by mistake in 1869. While making a batch of clear mints he took his eye off the pan and the mixture had become cloudy… and so Kendal Mint Cake was born. Wiper’s continued to produce Mint Cake until 1987 when they were bought out by George Romney’s Ltd, who still make Mint Cake with Wiper’s original recipe to this day.

Why is Romney’s Kendal Mint Cake famous?

Romney's Kendal Mint Cake was immortalised in history on May 29th 1953 when it was carried on the first successful summit of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary and Sirdar Tenzing.

Why is Romney's Kendal Mint Cake so popular?

Romney's Kendal Mint Cake has a reputation as a restoritive and energy provider among the world's leading mountain climbers. Visitors who walk or climb in the Lake District take it readily. Energy is produced when the sugar and glucose gets into the bloodstream. A letter from the Nepal Himalayan Expedition stated, "The Kendal Mint Cake when eaten seemed to be coverted into energy almost immediately and we were able to undergo very strenuous activity for long periods without any further nutrition. It was an essential part of our diet. I know of no other food that would satisfy the exacting and difficult requirements of high altitude climbing so well."

It is preferred over chocolate and other sugar based rations as it does not create thirst and is generally considered a refreshing confectionery treat.

What is Kendal Mint Cake Made From?

Kendal Mint Cake is made up of four simple ingredients: sugar, glucose, water and peppermint oil.

What is the difference between White, brown & chocolate coated Kendal Mint Cake?

White Kendal Mint Cake is made using white sugar, Brown Kendal Mint Cake is made using brown sugar and Chocolate Coated Kendal Mint Cake is White Kendal Mint Cake coated in Belgian dark chocolate.

Is Kendal Mint Cake Vegetarian & Vegan?

All Romney's Kendal Mint Cake is Vegetarian. Our Kendal Mint Cake is produced in the same production room, using the same equipment as our hand made fudge, meaning traces of MILK could be found in Kendal Mint Cake bars.

Does Kendal Mint Cake go off?

Romney’s Kendal Mint Cake carries a best before date of 12 months but the product would likely last much longer.

What is the Texture of Kendal Mint Cake?

The initial bite into a bar of Romney’s Kendal Mint Cake is firm but it quickly goes soft, melting in your mouth as it releases the cool peppermint oils. That's what makes it refreshing and a quick release of energy. The texture of Romney’s Kendal Mint Cake is much firmer and sugary than traditional cakes. Kendal Mint Cake is very popular with tourists and hikers in the Lake District. It is widely regarded as the original energy bar.

Is Kendal Mint Cake good for you?

Kendal mint cake continues to be popular with Hikers, cyclists and runners as a portable, durable source of energy. Emma Stevenson, a professor of sport and exercise science at Newcastle University, explained, “It is high in glucose and therefore is rapidly digested when consumed, and so is a quick source of energy. This is why it is popular on walks etc.”

Is Kendal Mint Cake good for Sport?

Not only does Romney’s Kendal Mint Cake taste great, but it also provides your body with a quick source of energy during sporting activities. This energy boost occurs as our bodies are designed to rapidly digest glucose, which is one of the four main ingredients of Romney’s Kendal Mint Cake. It is extremely useful during high altitude sports as the this is when the body finds food hard to digest and craves sugar. The problem of dulled taste buds is also overcome by the strong peppermint flavour.

How many calories are in Romney's Kendal Mint Cake?

White Kendal Mint Cake - Typical values per 100g: 379kcal

Brown Kendal Mint Cake - Typical values per 100g: 379kcal

Chocolate Coated Kendal Mint Cake - Typical values per 100g: 402kcal

How much Energy/Carbohydrates are in Romney's Kendal Mint Cake?

White Kendal Mint Cake - Typical values per 100g: Energy 1612kj / 379kcal, Carbohydrate 97.7g of which sugars 87.4g

Brown Kendal Mint Cake - Typical values per 100g: Energy 1612kj / 379kcal, Carbohydrate 97.7g of which sugars 87.4g

Chocolate Coated Kendal Mint Cake - Typical values per 100g: Energy1699kj / 402kcal, Carbohydrate 84g of which sugars 75.5g

Do your products contain nuts?

None of the products we manufacture contain nuts and no nuts are allowed within our production areas. We do have some products that contain nuts in our warehouse but they are kept in a separate area. Please check individual product labels for more information regarding allergens.

Has the taste of Romney's Kendal Mint Cake changed?

The ingredients and production techniques used to create Romney's kendal Mint Cake have remained the same for over 100 years, meaning each one of bars has the same great minty flavour! If you haven't had a bar of Romney's Kendal Mint Cake in a number of years, the taste might seem different but this is likely because as we get older, our taste buds begin to regenerate slower, resulting in a dimished sense of taste.