Prior to this bar’s introduction in 1937, candy-bar fillings were somewhat rich: nuts, caramel, etc. By using dirt-cheap puffed rice, however, Nestle helped mainstream the notion that candy could be almost anything you put into chocolate—an idea that brought candy-bar prices down and spawned treats like Krackel and Thingamajig.
The 13 Most Influential Candy Bars of All Time
We interviewed candy experts and historians to determine which bars made the biggest impact on the chocolate-bar industry—and the world at large.