Does anyone remember this sweet from the 70's ?

Andy Birkenhead · 17-06-2012, 19:33

There was a sweet I use to buy when I was a kid in the 70's.
It was approximately the size and shape of a pencil.
It had a spiral twist like a barley sugar.
The centre was hollow and filled with chocolate.
It was a pale brown colour.
Does this ring any bells with anyone ?
What was it's name ? Can you stil buy them ?

Teddybleads · 17-06-2012, 19:57

Sounds a bit like a chocolate lime but they are green on the outside.

Red_Davies · 17-06-2012, 20:53

i can find out my pal owns an olde fashioned sweet shop

Orangemaid · 17-06-2012, 21:15

not sure if its on this page

http://www.thesweetiestop.co.uk/trad...ts-online.html

Orangemaid · 17-06-2012, 21:24

is it these

http://www.torakelly.co.uk/images/extras/spirabar.jpg

Red_Davies · 17-06-2012, 21:28

no luck yet,

Andy Birkenhead · 17-06-2012, 21:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orangemaid

is it these

http://www.torakelly.co.uk/images/extras/spirabar.jpg

No

Orangemaid · 17-06-2012, 21:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red_Davies

no luck yet,

OP is off line..maybe its the ones i found, they look like what are discribed

Orangemaid · 17-06-2012, 21:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy Birkenhead

No

oh im gutted

Andy Birkenhead · 17-06-2012, 21:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teddybleads

Sounds a bit like a chocolate lime but they are green on the outside.

I know what Chocolate Limes are, and anyway, they don't fit the criteria !

Orangemaid · 17-06-2012, 21:47

im using google but nothing is coming up

any more clues to the sweet ?

Andy Birkenhead · 17-06-2012, 22:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orangemaid

im using google but nothing is coming up

any more clues to the sweet ?

I can't think of anything else. That's pretty much it

In your "spirabar" picture, the grooves are close together. In the sweet I'm thinking of, it was a much 'gentler' spiral (if you know what I mean !)

Orangemaid · 17-06-2012, 22:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy Birkenhead

I can't think of anything else. That's pretty much it

ok..im going now to bed, so will think over it and get back on here when i know which it is..i liked sweets in the 70's but cant think which it is..maybe someone will find it

wont be able to sleep thinking of it now

Orangemaid · 17-06-2012, 22:20

There is one in my head on a tv advert..about this woman eating a hollow choclate pencil thing, with white inside it,, not that is it

Andy Birkenhead · 17-06-2012, 22:21

The outside part of the sweet was a hard, boiled sweet, kind of thing. Like barley sugar, but a light brown colour. The chocolate running down the centre was a dark chocolate. It was about six inches long.

Orangemaid · 17-06-2012, 22:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy Birkenhead

The outside part of the sweet was a hard, boiled sweet, kind of thing. Like barley sugar, but a light brown colour. The chocolate running down the centre was a dark chocolate. It was about six inches long.

chocolate limes..but thats been suggested lol

Andy Birkenhead · 17-06-2012, 22:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orangemaid

chocolate limes..but thats been suggested lol

...AND chocolate limes are not six inches long are they, or pencil shaped !

cuttysark · 17-06-2012, 23:21

I know exactly what you mean but can't think of the name. The spiral was more spaced out like a driil.

Aarghawasp! · 17-06-2012, 23:49

I can't remember them at all! *intrigued*

SherbetLemon · 17-06-2012, 23:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy Birkenhead

The outside part of the sweet was a hard, boiled sweet, kind of thing. Like barley sugar, but a light brown colour. The chocolate running down the centre was a dark chocolate. It was about six inches long.

Was it individually wrapped, or was it a loose sweet, or was it in a jar? I can't remember it at all from your description, but I'll have a look. If it was wrapped, can you remember anything about the wrapping?

EDIT: Was it Trebor Chocstix? Here you go - pic. According to that blog, they're a 60s sweet. And according to this, the trademark for the name expired last year, so they can't be producing them any longer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orangemaid

is it these

http://www.torakelly.co.uk/images/extras/spirabar.jpg

That's a Cadbury's Spira, which was from the early 90s I think. It was just pure chocolate, with a hollow centre.

Andy Birkenhead · 18-06-2012, 06:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by SherbetLemon

Was it individually wrapped, or was it a loose sweet, or was it in a jar? I can't remember it at all from your description, but I'll have a look. If it was wrapped, can you remember anything about the wrapping?

EDIT: Was it Trebor Chocstix? Here you go - pic. According to that blog, they're a 60s sweet. And according to this, the trademark for the name expired last year, so they can't be producing them any longer.

That's a Cadbury's Spira, which was from the early 90s I think. It was just pure chocolate, with a hollow centre.

THAT'S IT !! THAT'S THE ONE ! I thought it was a 70's sweet, but apparently it was a 60's sweet !
Thank you, SherbetLemon !

evil c · 20-06-2012, 01:06

Hey Andy, you're really into sweets and candies! How many threads have you started about them now? Are you writing a book or something?

Andy Birkenhead · 20-06-2012, 06:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by evil c

Hey Andy, you're really into sweets and candies! How many threads have you started about them now? Are you writing a book or something?

lol
I don't think I've started THAT many threads !

annette kurten · 20-06-2012, 07:05

was the outside butterscotch?

Andy Birkenhead · 20-06-2012, 17:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by annette kurten

was the outside butterscotch?

No I don't think so

17-06-2012, 19:33	#1
Andy Birkenhead Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birkenhead, Merseyside. Posts: 9,712	Does anyone remember this sweet from the 70's ? There was a sweet I use to buy when I was a kid in the 70's. It was approximately the size and shape of a pencil. It had a spiral twist like a barley sugar. The centre was hollow and filled with chocolate. It was a pale brown colour. Does this ring any bells with anyone ? What was it's name ? Can you stil buy them ?

17-06-2012, 19:57	#2
Teddybleads Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 6,118	Sounds a bit like a chocolate lime but they are green on the outside.

17-06-2012, 20:53	#3
Red_Davies Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 10	i can find out my pal owns an olde fashioned sweet shop

17-06-2012, 21:15	#4
Orangemaid Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sat at computer with heatin on Posts: 45,573	not sure if its on this page http://www.thesweetiestop.co.uk/trad...ts-online.html

17-06-2012, 21:24	#5
Orangemaid Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sat at computer with heatin on Posts: 45,573	is it these http://www.torakelly.co.uk/images/extras/spirabar.jpg

17-06-2012, 21:28	#6
Red_Davies Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 10	no luck yet,

17-06-2012, 21:30	#7
Andy Birkenhead Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birkenhead, Merseyside. Posts: 9,712	Quote: Originally Posted by Orangemaid is it these http://www.torakelly.co.uk/images/extras/spirabar.jpg No

17-06-2012, 21:32	#8
Orangemaid Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sat at computer with heatin on Posts: 45,573	Quote: Originally Posted by Red_Davies no luck yet, OP is off line..maybe its the ones i found, they look like what are discribed

17-06-2012, 21:32	#9
Orangemaid Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sat at computer with heatin on Posts: 45,573	Quote: Originally Posted by Andy Birkenhead No oh im gutted

17-06-2012, 21:35	#10
Andy Birkenhead Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birkenhead, Merseyside. Posts: 9,712	Quote: Originally Posted by Teddybleads Sounds a bit like a chocolate lime but they are green on the outside. I know what Chocolate Limes are, and anyway, they don't fit the criteria !

17-06-2012, 21:47	#11
Orangemaid Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sat at computer with heatin on Posts: 45,573	im using google but nothing is coming up any more clues to the sweet ?

17-06-2012, 22:15	#12
Andy Birkenhead Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birkenhead, Merseyside. Posts: 9,712	Quote: Originally Posted by Orangemaid im using google but nothing is coming up any more clues to the sweet ? I can't think of anything else. That's pretty much it In your "spirabar" picture, the grooves are close together. In the sweet I'm thinking of, it was a much 'gentler' spiral (if you know what I mean !)

17-06-2012, 22:17	#13
Orangemaid Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sat at computer with heatin on Posts: 45,573	Quote: Originally Posted by Andy Birkenhead I can't think of anything else. That's pretty much it ok..im going now to bed, so will think over it and get back on here when i know which it is..i liked sweets in the 70's but cant think which it is..maybe someone will find it wont be able to sleep thinking of it now

17-06-2012, 22:20	#14
Orangemaid Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sat at computer with heatin on Posts: 45,573	There is one in my head on a tv advert..about this woman eating a hollow choclate pencil thing, with white inside it,, not that is it

17-06-2012, 22:21	#15
Andy Birkenhead Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birkenhead, Merseyside. Posts: 9,712	The outside part of the sweet was a hard, boiled sweet, kind of thing. Like barley sugar, but a light brown colour. The chocolate running down the centre was a dark chocolate. It was about six inches long.

17-06-2012, 22:26	#16
Orangemaid Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sat at computer with heatin on Posts: 45,573	Quote: Originally Posted by Andy Birkenhead The outside part of the sweet was a hard, boiled sweet, kind of thing. Like barley sugar, but a light brown colour. The chocolate running down the centre was a dark chocolate. It was about six inches long. chocolate limes..but thats been suggested lol

17-06-2012, 22:28	#17
Andy Birkenhead Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birkenhead, Merseyside. Posts: 9,712	Quote: Originally Posted by Orangemaid chocolate limes..but thats been suggested lol ...AND chocolate limes are not six inches long are they, or pencil shaped !

17-06-2012, 23:21	#18
cuttysark Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 993	I know exactly what you mean but can't think of the name. The spiral was more spaced out like a driil.

17-06-2012, 23:49	#19
Aarghawasp! Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 5,947	I can't remember them at all! intrigued

17-06-2012, 23:51	#20
SherbetLemon Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 3,888	Quote: Originally Posted by Andy Birkenhead The outside part of the sweet was a hard, boiled sweet, kind of thing. Like barley sugar, but a light brown colour. The chocolate running down the centre was a dark chocolate. It was about six inches long. Was it individually wrapped, or was it a loose sweet, or was it in a jar? I can't remember it at all from your description, but I'll have a look. If it was wrapped, can you remember anything about the wrapping? EDIT: Was it Trebor Chocstix? Here you go - pic. According to that blog, they're a 60s sweet. And according to this, the trademark for the name expired last year, so they can't be producing them any longer. Quote: Originally Posted by Orangemaid is it these http://www.torakelly.co.uk/images/extras/spirabar.jpg That's a Cadbury's Spira, which was from the early 90s I think. It was just pure chocolate, with a hollow centre.

18-06-2012, 06:17	#21
Andy Birkenhead Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birkenhead, Merseyside. Posts: 9,712	Quote: Originally Posted by SherbetLemon Was it individually wrapped, or was it a loose sweet, or was it in a jar? I can't remember it at all from your description, but I'll have a look. If it was wrapped, can you remember anything about the wrapping? EDIT: Was it Trebor Chocstix? Here you go - pic. According to that blog, they're a 60s sweet. And according to this, the trademark for the name expired last year, so they can't be producing them any longer. That's a Cadbury's Spira, which was from the early 90s I think. It was just pure chocolate, with a hollow centre. THAT'S IT !! THAT'S THE ONE ! I thought it was a 70's sweet, but apparently it was a 60's sweet ! Thank you, SherbetLemon !

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20-06-2012, 01:06	#22
evil c Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wirral Peninsula Posts: 4,777	Hey Andy, you're really into sweets and candies! How many threads have you started about them now? Are you writing a book or something?

20-06-2012, 06:22	#23
Andy Birkenhead Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birkenhead, Merseyside. Posts: 9,712	Quote: Originally Posted by evil c Hey Andy, you're really into sweets and candies! How many threads have you started about them now? Are you writing a book or something? lol I don't think I've started THAT many threads !

20-06-2012, 07:05	#24
annette kurten Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: dole office. Posts: 35,102	was the outside butterscotch?

20-06-2012, 17:43	#25
Andy Birkenhead Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birkenhead, Merseyside. Posts: 9,712	Quote: Originally Posted by annette kurten was the outside butterscotch? No I don't think so