December 2, 2025 • 13 mins
Join us in this sweet episode of Kidcast Daily as we dive into the delicious world of chocolates and candy brands! Test your knowledge on famous treats and the manufacturers behind them—who knew learning could be so tasty?
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(00:08):
Spin the wheel, let's take a ride.
Sports and science bursting frominside a world of wonder.
Open wide. Come on kids, let's amplify.
Kid Cast Daily starts yours. Welcome to Kick Ass Daily, where
we bring news, trivia, fun facts, and more just for curious
(00:31):
kids like you. Today's episode is all about
chocolates, candy brands, and the cool companies that make
your favorite sweet treats. Get ready for a fun ride through
the world of chocolate bars, gummy candies, and more.
Let's see how many you can guess.
Here comes our first question. It's an easy 1 to get you
started. What is the name of the famous
(00:51):
chocolate bar that has caramel, nougat and peanuts and comes in
a red and white wrapper? Here's a hint it really
satisfies. The answer is Snickers.
Snickers is made by Mars Incorporated and has been around
since 1930. It's one of the best selling
(01:13):
candy bars in the world. Ready for the next one?
Which candy brand is known for its colorful candy coated
chocolates that melt in your mouth, not in your hand?
The answer is M&M's. M&M's were first made in 1941
and they come in many colors andflavors today.
(01:34):
The little M printed on each piece makes them easy to
recognize. Let's try a question about a
candy that's super chewy. What is the name of the popular
fruit flavored chewy candy that comes in long ropes and was
first made in 1845? The answer is Twizzlers.
(01:55):
Twizzlers are made by the Hershey Company.
They are especially famous for their strawberry flavor.
Now for a classic chocolate treat.
Which chocolate bar is known forits crispy rice inside and comes
in a blue wrapper? The answer is Crunch Bar.
The Crunch Bar is made by Nestle, and his pieces of puffed
(02:18):
rice mix with milk chocolate. Here's a question about a candy
that's super sour. Which brand makes chewy candies
called Sour Patch Kids shaped like little people, The answer
is Sour Patch Kids. The candies are sour on the
outside and sweet on the inside.They were first made in the
(02:40):
1970s and are now sold by Mondelez International.
Time for a question about a candy with a golden ticket.
Which chocolate bar was featuredin the book Charlie and the
Chocolate Factory and is made byNestle in real life?
The answer is the Wonka Bar Inspired by Roald Dahl's story,
(03:02):
the Wonka Bar was created as a real product by Nestle.
It was sold for several years and some bars even came with a
golden ticket contest. Let's see if you know this
famous peanut butter treat. Which candy has a crunchy
chocolate shell and a creamy peanut butter center and comes
in orange packaging? The answer is Reese's Peanut
(03:26):
Butter Cups. Reese's is made by the Hershey
Company and is one of their mostpopular candies.
The combination of chocolate andpeanut butter makes it a
favorite for many people. Now for question about a candy
that's a little bit minty. What is the name of the round
chocolate covered mint candy that comes in a shiny green
wrapper and is often given out at restaurants?
(03:53):
The answer is Andy's Mints. Andy's Mints have a layer of
mint flavored candy sandwiched between two layers of chocolate.
They are often handed out after meals at restaurants.
Here comes a question about a very old candy bar.
Which chocolate bar introduced in 1900 is named after a famous
American family and has a simplemilk chocolate flavor?
(04:19):
The answer is Hershey's milk chocolate bar.
It was created by Milton Hersheyand is one of the oldest and
most popular chocolate bars in the United States.
Let's see if you know this fruity candy.
Which chewy fruit flavored candycomes in red, yellow, orange,
green, and purple and is known for the slogan Taste the
(04:39):
Rainbow? The answer is Skittles.
Skittles are made by Mars Incorporated and have been
popular since the 1970s. They're famous for their bright
colors and fruity flavors. Here's a question about a
chocolate bar with a wafer inside.
What is the name of the chocolate covered wafer bar that
(05:01):
comes in a red wrapper and is known for the slogan Have a
break? Have a under score, under score,
under score, under score. The answer is Kit Kat.
Kit Kat bars are made by Nestle,except in the United States,
where they are made by Hershey. The bar is easy to break into
pieces to share with friends. Now for a question about a
(05:24):
lollipop. Which lollipop brand is famous
for having a bubble gum center? The answer is blow Pop Blow Pops
are made by Charms, which is owned by Tootsie Roll
Industries. Each lollipop has a chewy bubble
gum center inside a hard candy shell.
Here's one about a candy that's perfect for movie night.
(05:47):
What is the name of the small chocolate covered caramel candy
that comes in a yellow box and is popular at the movies?
The answer is Milk Duds. Milk Duds are made by the
Hershey Company. The name comes from the fact
that the original candies were supposed to be perfectly round,
(06:07):
but most of them were not, so they were called duds.
Let's see if you know this gummycandy.
Which candy brand is famous for its bear shaped gummy candies
that come in many colors and flavors?
The answer is Haribo gold bears.Haribo is a German company that
(06:27):
invented the gummy bear in 1922.Today, Haribo gold bears are
sold all over the world. Here's a question about a candy
that pops. What is the name of the candy
that crackles and pops in your mouth when you eat it?
The answer is Pop Rocks. Pop Rocks are made by Zeta, a
(06:48):
spatial essay and were first sold in the 1970s.
The candy contains tiny bubbles of carbon dioxide which make the
popping sound when you eat them.Here comes a tricky one about a
classic chocolate treat. Which candy bar comes in a
silver wrapper, has a nougat center, caramel, and is topped
with almonds? The answer is Milky Way
(07:13):
Midnight. Milky Way Midnight is made by
Mars Incorporated. It has a dark chocolate coating
and is a variation of the original Milky Way bar.
Let's try a question about a crunchy chocolatey treat.
What is the name of the round chocolate covered malted milk
balls that come in a red box? The answer is Whoppers.
(07:38):
Whoppers are made by the HersheyCompany.
They have a crunchy malted milk center inside a chocolate
coating. Now for a candy that is shaped
like a fish. Which chewy candy is shaped like
a fish and is usually red in color?
The answer is Swedish Fish. Swedish Fish are fruit flavored
(08:00):
gummy candies that were created in Sweden.
They are popular in the United States and often found in movie
theaters. Here's a question about a famous
chocolate and caramel combo. What is the name of the candy
that is a square of soft caramelcovered in milk chocolate and
comes in a gold and brown wrapper?
(08:23):
The answer is Rolo. Rolo is made by Nestle in most
countries and by the Hershey Company in the United States.
Each Rolo is a little bite sizedpiece of caramel wrapped in
chocolate. Let's see if you know this
peanutty treat. Which candy bar is made of
nougat, caramel and whole peanuts and is named after a
famous baseball player from the 1920s?
(08:48):
The answer is Baby Ruth. Baby Ruth bars are made by
Ferrara Candy Company, which is part of Ferraro.
The bar is named after PresidentGrover Cleveland's daughter
Ruth, but many people think it was named after the baseball
player Babe Ruth. Here's a question about a
colorful fruit flavored candy. Which candy comes and rolled up
strips, is fruit flavored, and is often unrolled and stretched
(09:11):
out to eat? The answer is fruit by the foot.
Fruit by the Foot is made by General Mills under the Betty
Crocker brand. Each roll is about 3 feet long
and comes in fun, bright colors.Let's try a question about a
crunchy peanut butter candy. Which candy bar is made of
(09:32):
crisp, crunchy peanut butter layers covered in chocolate and
comes in an orange wrapper? The answer is Butterfinger.
Butterfinger is made by Ferrero.The bar is known for its flaky,
crunchy peanut butter center. Here's one about a classic
peppermint candy. What is the name of the round
(09:55):
red and white striped peppermintcandy often given out during the
holidays? The answer is peppermint
Starlight mints. These mints are made by several
different candy companies. They are a popular treat during
the winter holidays and are often found in candy dishes at
restaurants. Now for a question about a
(10:15):
famous chocolate and coconut bar.
Which candy bar is covered in milk chocolate and filled with
coconut and sometimes has two whole almonds on top?
The answer is Almond Joy. Almond Joy is made by the
Hershey Company. Its sister Candy Mounds, is
(10:35):
similar but does not have almonds and uses dark chocolate.
Let's see if you know this tangy, chewy candy.
Which candy is known for its square shape, fruity flavors,
and slogan unexplainably juicy? The answer is Starburst.
Starburst candies are made by Mars Incorporated.
(10:57):
They come in flavors like strawberry, lemon, orange, and
cherry. Here's a question about a candy
with a crunchy shell and a chewyinside.
Which candy is shaped like an egg, has a crunchy candy shell
and a chewy chocolate center, and is especially popular during
Easter? The answer is Cadbury mini eggs.
(11:21):
Cadbury is a British company that makes many different types
of chocolate. Mini eggs are especially popular
in the spring. Now for a question about a
classic licorice candy. What is the name of the black
chewy candy that comes in twistsand is made from licorice root
extract? The answer is black licorice
(11:44):
twists. There are many brands that make
black licorice, including Twizzlers and Red Vines.
Licorice root gives the candy its unique flavor.
Let's finish with a question about a candy that's fun to play
with. What is the name of the candy
that comes in a long plastic tube and you can squeeze the
sour colorful gel right into your mouth?
(12:09):
The answer is Squeeze Pop. Squeeze Pop is made by Bazooka
Candy brands. It's a liquid candy that comes
in flavors like blue Raspberry and green apple.
Now it's time for a super challenge question.
Get ready, Which candy was invented in Austria in 1927, is
famous for its small rectangularfruit flavored candies and comes
(12:30):
in a plastic dispenser with a character head on top?
The answer is PZPZ candies were first made as a breath mint but
now come in many fruity flavors.The PZ dispensers are
collectible and come in hundredsof different characters.
Thanks for joining us on Kit Cast Daily for our chocolate and
(12:53):
candy trivia adventure. How many did you get right?
We hope you learned something new and had fun along the way.
Come back tomorrow for more news, trivia, and fun facts just
for curious kids like you. Grab me on.
Breakfast.
Spin the wheel, let's take a ride.
Sports and science bursting frominside a world of wonder.
Open wide. Come on kids, let's amplify.
Kid Cast Daily starts yours. Welcome to Kick Ass Daily, where
we bring news, trivia, fun facts, and more just for curious
(00:31):
kids like you. Today's episode is all about
chocolates, candy brands, and the cool companies that make
your favorite sweet treats. Get ready for a fun ride through
the world of chocolate bars, gummy candies, and more.
Let's see how many you can guess.
Here comes our first question. It's an easy 1 to get you
started. What is the name of the famous
(00:51):
chocolate bar that has caramel, nougat and peanuts and comes in
a red and white wrapper? Here's a hint it really
satisfies. The answer is Snickers.
Snickers is made by Mars Incorporated and has been around
since 1930. It's one of the best selling
(01:13):
candy bars in the world. Ready for the next one?
Which candy brand is known for its colorful candy coated
chocolates that melt in your mouth, not in your hand?
The answer is M&M's. M&M's were first made in 1941
and they come in many colors andflavors today.
(01:34):
The little M printed on each piece makes them easy to
recognize. Let's try a question about a
candy that's super chewy. What is the name of the popular
fruit flavored chewy candy that comes in long ropes and was
first made in 1845? The answer is Twizzlers.
(01:55):
Twizzlers are made by the Hershey Company.
They are especially famous for their strawberry flavor.
Now for a classic chocolate treat.
Which chocolate bar is known forits crispy rice inside and comes
in a blue wrapper? The answer is Crunch Bar.
The Crunch Bar is made by Nestle, and his pieces of puffed
(02:18):
rice mix with milk chocolate. Here's a question about a candy
that's super sour. Which brand makes chewy candies
called Sour Patch Kids shaped like little people, The answer
is Sour Patch Kids. The candies are sour on the
outside and sweet on the inside.They were first made in the
(02:40):
1970s and are now sold by Mondelez International.
Time for a question about a candy with a golden ticket.
Which chocolate bar was featuredin the book Charlie and the
Chocolate Factory and is made byNestle in real life?
The answer is the Wonka Bar Inspired by Roald Dahl's story,
(03:02):
the Wonka Bar was created as a real product by Nestle.
It was sold for several years and some bars even came with a
golden ticket contest. Let's see if you know this
famous peanut butter treat. Which candy has a crunchy
chocolate shell and a creamy peanut butter center and comes
in orange packaging? The answer is Reese's Peanut
(03:26):
Butter Cups. Reese's is made by the Hershey
Company and is one of their mostpopular candies.
The combination of chocolate andpeanut butter makes it a
favorite for many people. Now for question about a candy
that's a little bit minty. What is the name of the round
chocolate covered mint candy that comes in a shiny green
wrapper and is often given out at restaurants?
(03:53):
The answer is Andy's Mints. Andy's Mints have a layer of
mint flavored candy sandwiched between two layers of chocolate.
They are often handed out after meals at restaurants.
Here comes a question about a very old candy bar.
Which chocolate bar introduced in 1900 is named after a famous
American family and has a simplemilk chocolate flavor?
(04:19):
The answer is Hershey's milk chocolate bar.
It was created by Milton Hersheyand is one of the oldest and
most popular chocolate bars in the United States.
Let's see if you know this fruity candy.
Which chewy fruit flavored candycomes in red, yellow, orange,
green, and purple and is known for the slogan Taste the
(04:39):
Rainbow? The answer is Skittles.
Skittles are made by Mars Incorporated and have been
popular since the 1970s. They're famous for their bright
colors and fruity flavors. Here's a question about a
chocolate bar with a wafer inside.
What is the name of the chocolate covered wafer bar that
(05:01):
comes in a red wrapper and is known for the slogan Have a
break? Have a under score, under score,
under score, under score. The answer is Kit Kat.
Kit Kat bars are made by Nestle,except in the United States,
where they are made by Hershey. The bar is easy to break into
pieces to share with friends. Now for a question about a
(05:24):
lollipop. Which lollipop brand is famous
for having a bubble gum center? The answer is blow Pop Blow Pops
are made by Charms, which is owned by Tootsie Roll
Industries. Each lollipop has a chewy bubble
gum center inside a hard candy shell.
Here's one about a candy that's perfect for movie night.
(05:47):
What is the name of the small chocolate covered caramel candy
that comes in a yellow box and is popular at the movies?
The answer is Milk Duds. Milk Duds are made by the
Hershey Company. The name comes from the fact
that the original candies were supposed to be perfectly round,
(06:07):
but most of them were not, so they were called duds.
Let's see if you know this gummycandy.
Which candy brand is famous for its bear shaped gummy candies
that come in many colors and flavors?
The answer is Haribo gold bears.Haribo is a German company that
(06:27):
invented the gummy bear in 1922.Today, Haribo gold bears are
sold all over the world. Here's a question about a candy
that pops. What is the name of the candy
that crackles and pops in your mouth when you eat it?
The answer is Pop Rocks. Pop Rocks are made by Zeta, a
(06:48):
spatial essay and were first sold in the 1970s.
The candy contains tiny bubbles of carbon dioxide which make the
popping sound when you eat them.Here comes a tricky one about a
classic chocolate treat. Which candy bar comes in a
silver wrapper, has a nougat center, caramel, and is topped
with almonds? The answer is Milky Way
(07:13):
Midnight. Milky Way Midnight is made by
Mars Incorporated. It has a dark chocolate coating
and is a variation of the original Milky Way bar.
Let's try a question about a crunchy chocolatey treat.
What is the name of the round chocolate covered malted milk
balls that come in a red box? The answer is Whoppers.
(07:38):
Whoppers are made by the HersheyCompany.
They have a crunchy malted milk center inside a chocolate
coating. Now for a candy that is shaped
like a fish. Which chewy candy is shaped like
a fish and is usually red in color?
The answer is Swedish Fish. Swedish Fish are fruit flavored
(08:00):
gummy candies that were created in Sweden.
They are popular in the United States and often found in movie
theaters. Here's a question about a famous
chocolate and caramel combo. What is the name of the candy
that is a square of soft caramelcovered in milk chocolate and
comes in a gold and brown wrapper?
(08:23):
The answer is Rolo. Rolo is made by Nestle in most
countries and by the Hershey Company in the United States.
Each Rolo is a little bite sizedpiece of caramel wrapped in
chocolate. Let's see if you know this
peanutty treat. Which candy bar is made of
nougat, caramel and whole peanuts and is named after a
famous baseball player from the 1920s?
(08:48):
The answer is Baby Ruth. Baby Ruth bars are made by
Ferrara Candy Company, which is part of Ferraro.
The bar is named after PresidentGrover Cleveland's daughter
Ruth, but many people think it was named after the baseball
player Babe Ruth. Here's a question about a
colorful fruit flavored candy. Which candy comes and rolled up
strips, is fruit flavored, and is often unrolled and stretched
(09:11):
out to eat? The answer is fruit by the foot.
Fruit by the Foot is made by General Mills under the Betty
Crocker brand. Each roll is about 3 feet long
and comes in fun, bright colors.Let's try a question about a
crunchy peanut butter candy. Which candy bar is made of
(09:32):
crisp, crunchy peanut butter layers covered in chocolate and
comes in an orange wrapper? The answer is Butterfinger.
Butterfinger is made by Ferrero.The bar is known for its flaky,
crunchy peanut butter center. Here's one about a classic
peppermint candy. What is the name of the round
(09:55):
red and white striped peppermintcandy often given out during the
holidays? The answer is peppermint
Starlight mints. These mints are made by several
different candy companies. They are a popular treat during
the winter holidays and are often found in candy dishes at
restaurants. Now for a question about a
(10:15):
famous chocolate and coconut bar.
Which candy bar is covered in milk chocolate and filled with
coconut and sometimes has two whole almonds on top?
The answer is Almond Joy. Almond Joy is made by the
Hershey Company. Its sister Candy Mounds, is
(10:35):
similar but does not have almonds and uses dark chocolate.
Let's see if you know this tangy, chewy candy.
Which candy is known for its square shape, fruity flavors,
and slogan unexplainably juicy? The answer is Starburst.
Starburst candies are made by Mars Incorporated.
(10:57):
They come in flavors like strawberry, lemon, orange, and
cherry. Here's a question about a candy
with a crunchy shell and a chewyinside.
Which candy is shaped like an egg, has a crunchy candy shell
and a chewy chocolate center, and is especially popular during
Easter? The answer is Cadbury mini eggs.
(11:21):
Cadbury is a British company that makes many different types
of chocolate. Mini eggs are especially popular
in the spring. Now for a question about a
classic licorice candy. What is the name of the black
chewy candy that comes in twistsand is made from licorice root
extract? The answer is black licorice
(11:44):
twists. There are many brands that make
black licorice, including Twizzlers and Red Vines.
Licorice root gives the candy its unique flavor.
Let's finish with a question about a candy that's fun to play
with. What is the name of the candy
that comes in a long plastic tube and you can squeeze the
sour colorful gel right into your mouth?
(12:09):
The answer is Squeeze Pop. Squeeze Pop is made by Bazooka
Candy brands. It's a liquid candy that comes
in flavors like blue Raspberry and green apple.
Now it's time for a super challenge question.
Get ready, Which candy was invented in Austria in 1927, is
famous for its small rectangularfruit flavored candies and comes
(12:30):
in a plastic dispenser with a character head on top?
The answer is PZPZ candies were first made as a breath mint but
now come in many fruity flavors.The PZ dispensers are
collectible and come in hundredsof different characters.
Thanks for joining us on Kit Cast Daily for our chocolate and
(12:53):
candy trivia adventure. How many did you get right?
We hope you learned something new and had fun along the way.
Come back tomorrow for more news, trivia, and fun facts just
for curious kids like you. Grab me on.
Breakfast.
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