By: Niharika Khurana
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From its unexpected origins to the insane number of hazelnuts packed into every jar, these little-known facts will make you see your favourite chocolate spread in a whole new light!
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Back in 1946, the first version was known as Giandujot, after a carnival character. People sliced a solid loaf of chocolate and hazelnuts onto bread!
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During WWII, cocoa was in short supply. To make his chocolate last longer, Pietro Ferrero mixed in hazelnuts—and that genius move led to what would later become Nutella!
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In 1951, the solid loaf was turned into a spread called SuperCrema. It was not until 1964 that the name Nutella was introduced, giving the world the jar we all love today.
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Nutella's iconic wide-mouth jar was designed to stand out on shelves and make scooping easier. The packaging played a huge role in its global success.
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Italian chemist Francesco Rivella worked with Michele Ferrero to refine Nutella's recipe, making sure it had the creamy texture and rich taste that people cannot resist.
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A 750g jar of Nutella contains around 97 hazelnuts! Ferrero is actually the biggest buyer of hazelnuts in the world, using 25% of the global supply every year.
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The first official Nutella jar was launched in Germany in 1965 before spreading worldwide. Its smooth, chocolatey taste quickly became a global obsession.
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For homemade nutella recipe, click below:
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