The complete list of chocolate bars beginning with the letter ‘A’ includes my favourite Aero Peppermint Bar, Almond Joy and also now sadly discontinued Aztec and Animal Bar. The list is not very long, but the story of each chocolate bar is so fascinating, that I just had to include them all. I’ve also included all the know variations of each chocolate bar, advertising slogans and any fun facts I could find.
The complete list of all chocolate bars beginning with the letter ‘A’
- Almond Joy
- Aero (+ Aero flavour variations)
- Amul Chocolate
- Aztec 2000 – discontinued
- Animal Bar – discontinued
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Almond Joy
The Almond Joy candy bar was first introduced in 1946 by the Peter Paul Candy Manufacturing Company, which later merged with Cadbury Schweppes in 1978. The bar was created as a replacement for the Dreams Bar, which was introduced in 1934 and consisted of diced almonds and coconut covered with dark chocolate.
The original Almond Joy bar consisted of a creamy coconut center that was topped with whole almonds and coated in milk chocolate. In the 1950s, the company introduced a smaller version of the bar, which became popular as a snack for children.
Over the years, the recipe and packaging of the Almond Joy bar have undergone several changes. In the 1970s, the company introduced a new version of the bar that included a chocolate coating on the bottom of the bar. In the 1980s, the company introduced a new version of the bar that included a dark chocolate coating.
Today, the Almond Joy bar remains a popular candy bar in the United States and is sold in various sizes and flavors, including a snack-size version and a sugar-free version. The bar is often associated with tropical flavors and is marketed as a “taste of paradise.”
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Aero & Aero Mint
Aero Mint Chocolate is a type of chocolate bar that is known for its light, bubbly texture and refreshing mint flavor. It is manufactured by Nestle and is a variation of the original Aero chocolate bar, which was first introduced in 1935.
The Aero Mint Chocolate bar consists of a mint-flavored filling that is full of tiny air bubbles, and is coated in a thick layer of creamy milk chocolate. Aero Mint Chocolate is available in a variety of formats, including standard size bars, multipacks, and sharing bags.
Known for it’s distinctive bubbly texture, Aero was originally made in 1935 by Rowntrees of York in the UK. Bite into a bar and you’ll see thousands of tiny air bubbles which then gently collapse and melt as you suck the chocolate.
As far as I understand it, the ingenious technique involves allowing air pressure into the heated chocolate and then releasing it from the firm chocolate shells, creating pockets of chocolate bubbles inside.
Little wonder one of Aero’s trademarks is the line ‘Feel the Bubbles Melt’. The top of each section has the Aero name on it with an exploding series of bubbles of various sizes being released from the last letter of the name. Oh, Oh, Aero!
Over the years, various advertising campaigns have focused on the bar’s aerated qualities with links to flying or being lifted away with an Aero. The bubbly bar has also been eaten while in a bath – full of bubbles, of course.
The current flavours in 2024 include Aero Milk Chocolate, Aero Peppermint (as a single or sharing pack bars), Aero Chocolate Melts, Aero Orange Melts, Aero Peppermint Bubbles, Aero Golden Honeycomb Melts, Aero Neapolitan Ice Cream (Strawberry, Vanilla, Chocolate) Melts – as a share pouches, Aero Choco-Hazelnut Flavour Sharing Bar, Aero Peppermint Sharing Bar, Aero Intense Orange Sharing Bar, Aero Golden Honeycomb Flavour Sharing Bar, Aero Chocolate Sharing Bar.
Apart from the current and traditional flavours, there has also been flavours such as Aero Snow, Aero Honeycomb, Aero Chunky, Aero Cappuccino, Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate, Caramel, Chocolate Truffle, Mocha, Strawberry, Festive Gingerbread, Salted Caramel and Aero Bliss (a premium version with flavors like Salted Caramel and Hazelnut).
Although successful worldwide, Aero doesn’t seem to have appealed to the American market quite as much. Any ideas why? I have to confess that as a kid, Aero was one of my least favourite chocolate bars. It never felt or seemed substantial enough for me.
However, having just tasted a Peppermint flavoured bar, purely in the interests of research, I could be persuaded to change my mind. Just as well, because of all chocolate, Aero lends itself perfectly to desserts, hot chocolate drinks and ice creams. More research is required, I think!
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Aztec 2000
I couldn’t help but to mention a chocolate bar, that sadly doesn’t exist anymore. Aztec 2000 was a chocolate bar that was briefly produced by Cadbury in the year 2000. It was a revival of the original Aztec chocolate bar that was produced by Cadbury from 1967 to 1978.
The Aztec 2000 bar had a similar recipe to the original Aztec bar, consisting of nougat and caramel covered in milk chocolate. However, the packaging was updated to include a more modern design and the bar was marketed as a limited edition product. Aztec 2000 was only produced for a short period of time and was later discontinued by Cadbury.
Amul Chocolate
Amul chocolate is a popular brand of chocolate in India, produced by the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. (GCMMF). This brand is part of the larger Amul company, which is well-known for its dairy products and is often referred to as “Amul: The Taste of India.”
Amul chocolates are made from various ingredients, including sugar, cocoa butter, milk solids, and cocoa solids. In their manufacturing process, they source cocoa from different top cocoa-producing countries. Amul has a range of chocolate products, including dark chocolate, milk chocolate, fruit and nut variations, and chocolate bars with varying cocoa content to cater to different tastes and preferences.
The company has a state-of-the-art chocolate plant and focuses on making quality chocolates to compete with international chocolate brands.
Amul’s approach to chocolate production involves combining traditional methods with modern technology to ensure the quality and taste of their products meet consumer expectations. They have established themselves as a significant player in the Indian chocolate market, offering a variety of chocolate products that are widely enjoyed across the country.
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Animal Bar
Animal Bar was launched in 1959 in the UK by Nestlé. It was a milk chocolate bar that became known for the different animal shapes embossed on its surface, which made it particularly appealing to children. Each wrapper also included a fun game, adding to its interactive appeal. The chocolate bar maintained a presence in the market for many years, serving as a nostalgic treat for many who grew up enjoying it.
However in 2023, after decades of production, Nestlé confirmed that the Animal Bar, along with the Caramac bar, would be discontinued due to declining sales. This marked the end of an era for the Animal Bar, which had been a part of childhood of many people for over 60 years.
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This blog post was originally written on 14 February 2024 and last updated on 14 February 2024
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