Review: Hershey’s Almond Joy
May 22nd, 2008I already knew that a couple of the world’s greatest culinary delights are made near where I grew up - the New Haven, Connecticut area.
It turns out that back in the day, Almond Joys were also made in New Haven. Back then though, they were produced by the Peter Paul Candy Manufacturing Company. Today, they’re manufactured by Hershey’s, which means they’re not actually made in New Haven anymore. Oh well…
Structure
The package contains two small bars, each consisting of a shredded coconut core topped with two whole almonds - all enrobed in a thin shell of milk chocolate.
Texture
The center is very soft, which makes the bar really easy to bite through. The coconut filling feels wet; like it’s bound together with a light syrup (in fact, I think that’s exactly how the coconut is held together). I like the consistency of the center a lot actually. It’s not dry or crumbly at all, which a coconut product could easily be. The almonds and chocolate shell provide a nice, crunchy contrast.
Taste
The coconut and toasted almonds are the flavor stars in this bar. They work together perfectly. The milk chocolate, on the other hand, is weak. It ends up being the role player in the group. All together, the flavors work well together. Though I would have liked a more intense chocolate experience.
Verdict
The combinations of flavors and textures in Almond Joy are perfectly conceived. This is a classic bar that deserves its spot on pretty much every candy stand you’ll come across in the US.
Tags: almonds, coconut, milk chocolate
June 10th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
Coconut has no business spending time near chocolate. Coconuts have little business doing anything. I am pretty sure the coconut was never meant to be consumed. Because it is disgusting.
November 6th, 2008 at 10:50 pm
Where are Amond Joy candy bars manufactured today, Nov.6, 2008? In China?
November 7th, 2008 at 10:27 am
I’m assuming since I’m in Maryland that most of the Hershey’s products I buy are still coming from the Pennsylvania factory. However, there’s a big facility in Mexico now that probably serves a lot of North America. Hershey’s moved some operations to China, but I don’t think they’re exporting candy bars back to the US. That wouldn’t make much sense logistically, since finished chocolate products aren’t exactly easy or cheap to ship over seas.