Bar One
Chocolate bar made by Nestlé and sold in South Africa and India
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Bar One or Bar•One is a popular chocolate bar invented and manufactured in South Africa by Nestlé and sold in South Africa[1] and India. It is similar to the English Mars Bars and consists of a layer of malted nougat with a caramel topping and covered in milk chocolate. In South Africa, there are other variations, including a Bar One Peanut version and one flavoured with coffee.
| Product type | Chocolate bar |
|---|---|
| Owner | Nestlé |
| Country | South Africa |
| Introduced | 1965 |
| Website | nestle.com/barone |
Overview
It was first manufactured in South Africa in 1965,[2] and is produced at the Nestlé factory in East London.[3] In India, it is one of the top 5 most sold chocolate bars.[4]
Spin-offs
Other products have also been released using the Bar One branding or popular cuisine made using the chocolate bar.
- Bar One ice cream – a popular South African flavour of ice cream.
- Bar One chocolate cake – a cake made using the chocolate bars.[5]
- Bar One chocolate sauce – a popular sauce either made at home using the chocolate[6] or bought under a brand name source manufactured by Nestle.
- Bar One cereal- manufactured by Nestlé for the South African market.
Advertising slogans
- South Africa: "For a 25-hour day"[2]