Cup-o-Gold is a
candy bar
A candy bar is a type of candy that is in the shape of a bar. The most common type of candy bar is the chocolate bar, including both bars made of solid chocolate and combination candy bars, which are candy bars that combine chocolate with other ...
in the form of a chocolate cup with a
marshmallow
Marshmallow (, ) is a type of confectionery that is typically made from sugar, water and gelatin whipped to a solid-but-soft consistency. It is used as a filling in baking or normally molded into shapes and coated with corn starch. The sugar c ...
center and contains
almond
The almond (''Prunus amygdalus'', syn. ''Prunus dulcis'') is a species of tree native to Iran and surrounding countries, including the Levant. The almond is also the name of the edible and widely cultivated seed of this tree. Within the genus ...
s and
coconut
The coconut tree (''Cocos nucifera'') is a member of the palm tree family ( Arecaceae) and the only living species of the genus ''Cocos''. The term "coconut" (or the archaic "cocoanut") can refer to the whole coconut palm, the seed, or the ...
.
It is similar to products such as
Mallo Cups or
Valomilk. It was invented in the 1950s by the Hoffman Candy Company in Los Angeles and is now distributed by Los Angeles candy company Adams & Brooks. It is available primarily on the West Coast but can also be bought online through the manufacturer's website.
References
External links
Adams & Brooks web site
Chocolate bars
Brand name confectionery
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