Confectionery | Vegetarian

Crunch Bar

Theobroma cacao, Oryza sativa Allergens: Milk, Soy
Crunch Bar

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Malvaceae, Poaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Western
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Cocoa beans, Sugar, Milk, Rice

The Forktionary Angle

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Definition

A milk chocolate bar embedded with puffed crisp rice, providing a distinctive crunchy texture.

Sensory Profile

TasteSweet, Milky Chocolate, Toasted Rice
TextureSolid, Crispy, Crunchy, Melts
AromaMilk chocolate, Toasted grains
AcidityLow

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 44g (1 bar)
Calories500 kcal
Total Fat26 g
Saturated Fat16 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol15 mg
Protein6 g
Total Carbohydrate60 g
Dietary Fiber2 g
Total Sugars50 g
Calcium150 mg
Iron1 mg
Potassium250 mg

Chef’s Secret

For a homemade version, fold crisped rice into melted tempered chocolate and spread thinly to set.

Substitutions

Best Match

Chocolate-covered Rice Krispies Treats

1:1

Offers a similar combination of sweet, milky chocolate and crispy texture.

Milk Chocolate Bar + Rice Krispies Cereal

To taste

DIY option to recreate the classic, allowing for control over chocolate type and crispiness.

Aero Bar

1:1

Provides a different kind of "crunch" or aerated texture, though not rice-based.

Chocolate-covered Pretzels

1:1

Combines chocolate with a salty crunch, a different but appealing textural contrast.

Buying Guide

Check for sustainable cocoa sourcing. Store in a cool, dry place to prevent blooming.

Flavor Pairings

Milk coffee ice cream movie night.