British Desserts, Sweets, and Snacks Flashcards

Flashcards covering British desserts, sweets, and snacks as well as history.

Name some historical British desserts.

Puddings (like spotted dick), tarts, apple crumble, Eton mess, rhubarb fool, trifle, Battenburg cake, Victoria sponge, sticky toffee pudding.

What is Spotted Dick?

A type of British pudding.

What confection was Introduced to Brits?

Introduced to Britain, leading to the opening of establishments like Whites Hot Chocolate Emporium and Charbonnel et Walker.

Name some British chocolate bars.

Cadbury, STARBAR, Caramar, Crunchie, Dairy Milk, Flake, Yorkie, Chomp, Wispa, Milkybar, Metro

Name some British candies.

Licorice Allsorts, Dollymix, Jelly babies, Brighton rock, Wine gums.

What is the origin of the word 'biscuit'?

Comes from a French word meaning 'cooked twice'.

Who used biscuits (or 'rusk') as rations?

Romans used them as soldiers’ rations.

Name some popular biscuits in the UK.

McVitie's Digestives, Chocolate Digestives, Shortbread, Chocolate Finger, Hobnobs, Jaffa Cakes, Chocolate Hob Nob.

When is National Biscuit Day?

May 29th

Name some British crisp brands.

Walkers, Quavers, Nik Naks, Hula Hoops, Skips, Discos, Squares.

What is the relationship between Walkers and Lays crisps?

Walkers is the brand sold in the UK and Ireland; Lays is sold everywhere else. Both are owned by PepsiCo.

Name some popular nibbles to have with a pint in Britain?

Pork scratchings, salted peanuts, dry roasted peanuts, salt and vinegar crisps, ready salted crisps

Name other popular British snacks.

Jellied eels and Scotch eggs.