Why Was the Hard Shell So Important?
The famous candy shell wasn’t just there to make M&M’s colorful.
It served a practical purpose.
Chocolate naturally melts when exposed to heat. A firm sugar coating creates a protective layer around the chocolate, making the candy easier to carry and store.
That feature was particularly useful during World War II, when M&M’s became associated with military rations.
The candy could travel without creating quite the chocolatey mess that an uncoated chocolate bar might cause.
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