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

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Whilst every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the product information provided, products and their ingredients may change. However, Folklore suggets in 1918 Joseph wiper accidentally created Kendal Mint Cake when he overboiled his glacier mints. And, when Sir Edmund Hillary and Sirdar Tenzing carried our cake on the first successful summit of Mount Everest back on the 29th May 1953, it’s reputation has gone from strength to strength — remaining a firm favourite of many adventurers around the world to this day. It is widely believed to be the result of a batch of glacier mints that “went wrong”, when confectioner Joseph Wiper left the boiled solution overnight and it turned cloudy and solidified. 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.

Kendal Mint Cake conquered Everest, Crossed the Antarctic and even helped keep the Army on the move.Our Kendal Mint Cake NRG BARs are still made by hand the traditional way using: Sugar, Glucose Syrup and a top-secret blend of natural Peppermint Oil. In the event of any safety concerns or for any other information about a product please carefully read any instructions provided on the label or packaging and contact the manufacturer. Romney's Kendal Mint cake has a fresh mint flavour, maintains consistence over a wide range of temperatures and is packed with carbohydrates.

In 1987, Romney's bought Wiper's Mint Cake from Harry Wiper, who had inherited ownership of Wiper's in 1960 when his father Robert Wiper died. Today, the 4th generation of our family leads the creation of the much-loved snack that fuels all of your epic adventures and travels, beginning in the Lake District and continuing across the world. Sir Edmund Hillary and his team carried Romney's Kendal Mint Cake with them on the first successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1953. Mint cake made with white sugar, mint cake made with brown sugar, and mint cake enrobed in chocolate are the most popular varieties.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.

uk accepts no liability for inaccuracies or misstatements about products by manufacturers or other third parties. The Original Flavour KMC NRG BAR is made up of 6 blocks, each block contains 14g of Carbohydrate/ 57 kcal.We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented here and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. As the oldest manufacturer of Mint Cake in existence we feel confident in our claim to be “The Home of Kendal Mint Cake”. All joking aside, throughout its history Kendal Mint Cake has been renowned among mountaineers and adventurers as a high energy treat.