Romney's Kendal Mint Cake 85 g (Pack of 8)

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Mr Sam. T. Clarke, the great grandfather of the present Managing Director, Mr John Barron, started production of Romney’s Kendal Mint Cake in 1918 after being medically discharged during the First World War. Step 2 As soon as the mixture reaches 120°C on a sugar thermometer, remove pan from heat. Add peppermint extract and a pinch of salt and stir well with a wooden spoon for about 3min, this will give the mint cake its signature white colour. The mixture should be gloopy and cloudy. Carefully scrape into the lined tin and leave to set at room temperature, about 30min.

Peppermint contains high concentrations of Menthol - a natural aromatic decongestant that helps break up phlegm and mucus, making it easier to expel. Menthol has also been proven to help improve performance in hot climates. The only variation between brown and white Kendal Mint Cake is the sugar used. White Kendal Mint Cake uses white powdered sugar, while brown uses brown.Ross, Alisa. "This English Candy Bar Powered the First Everest Ascent". Outside . Retrieved 31 July 2021. Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay also nibbled on it during the first successful climb to the summit of Mount Everest in 1953 (it was also taken on earlier attempts in the 1920s and 30s). Postwar rationing meant seeking approval from the Ministry of Foods for the larger amount they required.

Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman included mint cake in their supplies for their 2004 motorcycle trip around the world in Long Way Round. [ citation needed] a b "The famous confection from Kendal". BBC Online. 24 September 2014 . Retrieved 16 September 2017. About - Wilsons of Kendal - Quality Mintcake, Confectionery and Luxury Biscuits". Wilsons of Kendal. Limited edition Kendal Mint Cakes to celebrate Kendall Jenner's 21st birthday". 1 November 2016 . Retrieved 7 July 2017. There is a reason why Kendal Mint Cake remains popular amongst not only mountaineers and hill walkers, but also cyclists and runners. The cake is high in glucose which can be rapidly digested and is a fantastic energy-boosting source.Romney's was founded in 1918, and used an old recipe to create mint cake. This mint cake was sold in Kendal and sent by train to other areas of the north-west for sale. In 1987, Romney's bought Wiper's Mint Cake from Harry Wiper, who had inherited ownership of Wiper's in 1960 when his father Robert Wiper died. [10] Once the mixture is ready, the heat is turned off, and a thermometer is placed in the mix. Our mint cake makers can monitor the temperature drop and know when it is ready to be transferred to the moulds.