Toblerone

ClaireB said:

OK peeps

A question for ya !!

How many pieces are there in a toblerone

Just having a discussion with a work colleague :$

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Is it the 30pence toblerones in the small packets, or is it the toblerone triangles. or is it ya bog standard toblerone or is it a crimbo bumper toblerone.

ClaireB said:

Errrm think it was bog standard one like in a box rather than a packet like the 30p ones !

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I'd say, as a guess cause i got none left after crimbo, that there is approx 16 peices all together, maybe 18.

ClaireB said:

Nah thats the bumper xmas one its the one in between the baby one and the mega one

I thought maybe 9 or 11

9 cos it has the letters of the word toblerone on it or

11 cos it has the letters plus an extra piece at each end

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Oh right then, it's nine, pretty sure they don't have a blank peice at each end.

ClaireB said:

Do ya reckon ?

I was sure there was more !

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Ok then, 11. Is that better hun.

I know a very good trick to do with a Toblerone.... I just need a willing female volunteer

ClaireB said:

I will be ya volunteer !! :$

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Can i watch.

ClaireB said:

I will be ya volunteer !! :$

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u sure claire cos knowin shooooooooommmmmmmmmsssssssssss it'll b summat well out of the ordinary!




p.s. shooms if she backs out I'll volunteer in her place!

Toblerone™ - Interesting Facts

When did the TOBLERONE brand come into existence?
The very first TOBLERONE came onto the market in 1908. It, too, was produced in Bern.

Who were TOBLERONE's inventors?
Chocolate manufacturer Theodor Tobler (1876-1941) and his cousin, head of production Emil Baumann (1883-1966) were the inventors of this unique chocolate.

How did the name TOBLERONE come about?
The name TOBLERONE was the result of combining the firm name, "Tobler," with "Torrone," an Italian nougat specialty.

What's most special about TOBLERONE?
Among the greatest of TOBLERONE's unique qualities are the wonderful taste sensation provided by its special recipe (a one-of-a-kind mixture of milk chocolate with honey and almond nougat), and its unusual shape and packaging.

Is it true that TOBLERONE's characteristic triangular shape is protected by law?
Yes. Since 1994, not just TOBLERONE's name and packaging are protected by law, but so is its shape, its true symbol.

What about TOBLERONE imitators?
Like every successful product, TOBLERONE has many imitators throughout the world. It is first and foremost the packaging (coloring, name and logo) which is copied. Naturally, TOBLERONE actively prosecutes these imitations, which usually don't come up to TOBLERONE's standard of quality, and so could damage the brand image.

What are TOBLERONE's ingredients?
You'll find a detailed list of TOBLERONE ingredients on every package. TOBLERONE is created using only first class ingredients. It is made of a tantalizing mixture of selected cocoa beans, milk, sugar, honey and almonds. The powdered milk which is used to manufacture TOBLERONE comes mainly from Switzerland.

What nutritional value does TOBLERONE have?
100g of milk chocolate TOBLERONE provides 2195 kJ or 525 kcal and contains 5.4g of protein, 59g of usable carbohydrates and 29.5g of fat.

Does every TOBLERONE have the same number of peaks?
No, the number of peaks varies with the size, from 3 peaks (mini), 9 peaks (35g), 11 peaks (50g and 75g), 12 peaks (100g and 4.5 kg), 15 peaks (200g and 400g), to even 17 peaks (750g).

What does the symbol "K" which we see on some TOBLERONE packages mean?
The symbol "K", which is found on the packaging for certain countries only, stands for "kosher", which confirms that TOBLERONE is "pure", that is, that all the Jewish dietary laws regarding choice of ingredients and manufacture are observed.

Is there TOBLERONE chocolate which isn't triangular?
Yes. The "Berner Bär" is the only non-triangular TOBLERONE. It is a 500g milk chocolate TOBLERONE in bar form, which has a relief portrait of the Bernese Bear and the Bern city shield on its face.

How heavy is the largest TOBLERONE?
The largest TOBLERONE, which is sold in various countries, weighs 4.5 kg and has 12 peaks. This jumbo TOBLERONE makes a "sizeable" gift and an unforgettable souvenir.

Do all TOBLERONE products really come from Switzerland?
TOBLERONE is manufactured exclusively in Switzerland. The plant, one of the most modern chocolate factories in the world, is located in Bern-Brünnen (Switzerland).

How many TOBLERONES are produced in Bern?
If we translate the daily production volume into 100g TOBLERONE bars, laid end to end, it would theoretically stretch over a distance of 283 km.

I can't find one or another TOBLERONE product in my store.
Due to varying customer preferences, supply for TOBLERONE products is different in every country. That's why the full TOBLERONE line is not available in every country or every shop. Tip: You'll certainly strike it rich in the Duty Free Shop at the nearest airport.

How large is the export share of TOBLERONE?
Today, 9 of every 10 TOBLERONE produced in Bern are exported.

To how many countries is TOBLERONE exported?
TOBLERONE has for years been the Swiss chocolate industry's leading export. The peaked ambassador for Switzerland is today exported to 110 countries.

How significant is the duty free business?
Duty free stores are the largest purchasers of TOBLERONE. Apart from tobacco products and alcoholic beverages, TOBLERONE is the best represented brand. In the duty free trade, milk chocolate TOBLERONE is sold exclusively in its gold packaging.

Which TOBLERONE is sold most often worldwide?
Around the world, 100g milk chocolate TOBLERONE is the most popular TOBLERONE product.

That should answer your question girl!!!! LOL!!!!

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