As a confectionery expert with a deep understanding of the composition of various sweets, I can provide you with a detailed explanation of what's inside a Maltesers® chocolate bar.

Maltesers are a brand of chocolate made by Mars, Incorporated. The inside of a Maltesers bar is primarily composed of the following components:


1. Malt Honeycomb: The center of a Maltesers is a light, airy, and crunchy malt honeycomb made from sugar, glucose syrup, and barley malt. The malt is caramelized to create the honeycomb structure.


2. Chocolate Coating: The malt honeycomb is enrobed in a layer of milk chocolate. The chocolate is made from cocoa solids, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, and sugar.


3. Sugar: Sugar is a key ingredient in both the malt honeycomb and the chocolate coating, providing sweetness.


4. Cocoa Solids and Cocoa Butter: These are the primary components of the chocolate, giving it its characteristic flavor and texture.


5. Milk Powder: This is used in the milk chocolate to add creaminess and a rich, milky flavor.


6. Glucose Syrup: A liquid sugar used to add body and sweetness to the malt honeycomb.

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Barley Malt: This is the source of the malt flavor and contributes to the color and texture of the honeycomb.

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Emulsifiers: Such as lecithin, which are added to the chocolate to ensure a smooth texture and to prevent the cocoa butter from separating.

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Vanilla Flavoring: Often added to the chocolate to enhance the flavor.

It's important to note that the specific formulation can vary by country and over time due to changes in ingredients or manufacturing processes. Always check the packaging for the most current and accurate ingredient list.

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Maltesers are made in two stages. The inner crunchy part is made by making small pellets of a dough like mixture. This is placed in a low pressure container which forces the bubbles in the mixture to expand, making the pellets larger. The pellets are then coated with chocolate and polished.read more >>