Romney's Kendal Mint Cake 85 g (Pack of 8)

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Although originating on the Isle of Man, the company moved over to Kendal in the early 1870’s and it was here that it gained recognition for making Kendal Mint Cake – a product that has now become known world-wide.

Ingredients ,Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Water, Dark Chocolate (15%)(Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithin (E322), Flavouring: Natural Vanilla), Peppermint Flavour.The Original Flavour KMC NRG BAR is made up of 6 blocks, each block contains 14g of Carbohydrate/ 57 kcal. Romney’s, Quiggin’s and Wilson’s are all famous names in the production of Kendal Mint Cake – Romney’s and Quiggin’s both still produce the minty treat in our beautiful town to this day. It is produced by a family run business and is now a great staple for walkers and hikers alike across the globe, and has been popularised by Sir Edmund Hilary's climb to the summit of Mount Everest in 1953. In 1869, Joseph Wiper, who married into the Thompson family of confectioners based in Kendal, supposedly left the boiled solution for glacier mints overnight and it turned cloudy and solidified.

Renowned for its energy giving qualities, it has always been sought after by mountaineers, explorers, and walkers, and, in more recent years by cyclists, runners and other endurance athletes. A sugary, minty sweet which Mountaineers eat to give them energy (apparently it was used when Hillary conquered Everest). The electrolyte formula is designed to improve physical performance and helping with the firing between synapses and also aiding hydration.It is having this wealth of experience that enables Quiggin’s to continuously manufacture goods of the highest of standards. In the BBC TV programme Great British Railway Journeys (Series 7, Episode 2), Michael Portillo visited Quiggin's factory. In the 1950s, New York customs barred the product, saying it should contain both ingredients, and dumped a whole ship load into the Atlantic. Our community is home to passionate artisans, fantastic chefs, creative makers and bakers… and there’s always a warm welcome.

Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman included mint cake in their supplies for their 2004 motorcycle trip around the world in Long Way Round. Kendal Mint Cake Giant White 480g is a life-saving functional energy extra large candy bar that has been used for many expeditions in the last century, such as Ernest Shackleton's trans Arctic expedition as well as sir Edmund Hilary mount Everest climb. Peppermint contains high concentrations of Menthol - a natural aromatic decongestant that helps break up phlegm and mucus, making it easier to expel.Mint cake made with white sugar, mint cake made with brown sugar, and mint cake enrobed in chocolate are the most popular varieties. Unleash the spirit of the great outdoors with our curated guide to the best gifts for nature enthusiasts. When one of the four sons, Daniel Quiggin, moved to Kendal in 1880, the mint cake company was formed. Kendal Mint Cake was taken on the trans-Antarctic expedition led by Sir Ernest Shackleton 1914-1917, the first land crossing of the Antarctic, which although unsuccessful was recognised as a major feat of endurance.