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They haven’t been seen in the wild for years, but this depleted species of chocolate bar is determined not to go the same way as the Opal Fruit and Wispa. Have you seen a Ruffle lately? If so, report the raspberry fondant and coconut rarity here. (Jameson’s still sell them).

All that chocolate, all that chew. Just right for you, the Riesen chocolate chew! Such a catchy tune and even better toffee. Few sweets (or lollies for our Aussie readers) have such dark toffee or such a demanding chew. Made by Storck, these delectable chewy treats even have their own games.

Starburst used to be called Opal Fruits until 1998. Mars changed the name to bring the UK in line with its international markets. It did the same with Snickers (formerly Marathon) as part of a global branding exercise. Check out the dungarees and roller skates in this ancient 90’s advert.

Wispas -the forgotten chocolate bars launched in 1983 and then inexplicably discontinued. Where have they gone? For those who have never had a Wispa they are like normal Aeros but with smaller bubbles and nicer chocolate. They came in a pleasing trapezium style bar. Who axed them? I want to know. Rumour has it that […]