Whoppers is a brand of malted milk balls made by The Hershey Company. They are small, round chocolate candies with a crunchy malted milk center.
Introduced in 1949 by Overland Candy Company
Acquired by Leaf Brands in 1969 and later by Hershey's in 1996
Whoppers are still sold under the Leaf brand in Canada
A similar chocolate-covered caramel candy made by The Hershey Company.
A similar chocolate-covered malted milk ball made by Mars, Inc.
The original Whoppers malted milk balls with a crunchy center and chocolate coating.
Small, egg-shaped Whoppers with a candy shell in pastel colors.
Limited edition Whoppers with a strawberry-flavored center.
No, Whoppers are not gluten-free as they contain wheat flour.
No, Whoppers are not vegetarian as they contain rennet, which is derived from animal stomachs.
Yes, Whoppers have been released in limited edition flavors such as strawberry milkshake and pumpkin spice.
The exact reason for the name 'Whoppers' is unclear, but it may be a reference to the 'whopper' of a lie or story that people tell.
A serving size of 13 pieces (40g) contains 190 calories, 7g of fat, 33g of carbohydrates, 26g of sugar, and 2g of protein.