Confectionery, Snack | Vegetarian

Malteser

N/A Allergens: Milk, Gluten (Wheat, Barley), Soy
Malteser

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A
  • Primary Cuisine British, Global
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Milk, Cocoa Beans, Wheat, Barley

The Forktionary Angle

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Definition

A confectionery product consisting of a crisp, spherical malted milk honeycomb center enrobed in milk chocolate.

Sensory Profile

TasteSweet, Malty, Chocolatey, Creamy
TextureCrunchy, Aerated, Melts-in-mouth coating
AromaMilk chocolate, Toasted malt
AcidityLow

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 37g (small bag)
Calories500 kcal
Total Fat25g
Saturated Fat15g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol20mg
Protein6g
Total Carbohydrate65g
Dietary Fiber2g
Total Sugars55g
Calcium200mg
Iron1mg
Potassium200mg

Chef’s Secret

Crush Maltesers and fold into whipped cream for a light, malty dessert topping, or use as a crunchy inclusion in cookies and brownies for texture contrast.

Substitutions

Best Match

Whoppers (malted milk balls)

1:1

Very similar product, commonly available in US.

Homemade Malted Milk Balls

1:1

Requires effort, but exact flavor/texture control.

Chocolate Covered Pretzels

1:1

Different malt flavor, but offers sweet/salty crunch.

Aero Bar (milk chocolate)

1:1

Different form but similar aerated chocolate feel.

Buying Guide

Check expiry dates and storage conditions to ensure crunchiness and prevent blooming.

Flavor Pairings

Milkshakes ice cream cake decoration hot chocolate coffee.