M&M fans finally discover what the ‘m’ initials actually stand for – leaving thousands shocked
- M&Ms are one of the most popular chocolate snacks in Australia
- And now customers are discovering what the ‘m’ initials stand for
- Some thought it was inspired by the ‘mmm’ sound made when you eat it
- But in fact the ‘m’ comes from the names of the founders – Mars and Murrie
- The brand started in 1941 and is now sold in more than 100 countries
M&Ms are one of the most popular sweets in Australia, and fans are just discovering what the ‘m’ on the chocolate stands for.
The delicious chocolate was invented in the US in 1941 and the snack has become known for its hard-shell exterior with velvety smooth interior.
While many speculate the name and initials was inspired by the ‘mmm’ sound made when you eat the chocolate – this isn’t the case.
Apparently ‘M&Ms’ and the initial stamped on the chocolate stem from the names of the two founders – Forrest E. Mars Sr., who started Mars Inc., and Bruce Murrie.
M&Ms were invented in the US in 1941 and the snack has become known for its hard-shell exterior with velvety smooth interior. And now fans are discovering what the name and initial stamped on the chocolate stands for
Apparently the use of the letter ‘m’ stems from the names of the two founders – Forrest E. Mars Sr., who started Mars Inc., and Bruce Murrie
In the 1930s Forrest Mars thought of the idea for the iconic treat after noticing customers eating chocolate buttons with a hard shell to prevent melting.
He joined forces with Bruce Murrie, who’s the son of Hershey’s Chocolate’s president William F.R. Murrie. Murrie to develop the idea.
Not long after, M&Ms were launched in stores and remain to be a popular snack option on shelves today.
Fans on Reddit were shocked to discover what the initial and brand name really means.
‘Damn, learn something new everyday,’ one person wrote, another added: ‘This is actually some info I haven’t seen before. bravo.’
M&Ms have been sold in more than 100 countries since 2003 and a variety of new colours and flavours have been introduced over recent years.
The ‘melts in your mouth, not in your hands’ slogan also remains relevant and describes the chocolate perfectly.
In the UK, United States and locations across Europe, customers can also indulge by visiting the M&Ms store.
But the company is yet to open a store of the same kind Down Under.
In 2017 Mars launched an M&Ms chocolate block offering six different flavours – milk, hazelnut, crispy, crispy mint and strawberry.
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