Who doesn’t enjoy having the honour of snapping a Kit Kat bar to share with friends and family! The satisfying crunch of the chocolate bar has probably been a part of many people’s childhoods just like the pleasure of breaking Cadbury Dairy Milk bars into pieces to share with friends, or cherish alone.
Kit Kat originates fom the UK but the chocolate covered wafer bar has also become popular across the world. And while the UK can now enjoy a new vegan version, some of the Kit Kat flavours around the globe are not available here.
Kit Kats are sold by confectionary giant Nestle around the world except in the US - where it is made by a division of the Hershey Company. Confectionary companies, including Cadbury and Nestle thrive on variety. And the popular Kit Kat chocoate snack has been adapted across the world to suit local palates.
There are some really innovative adapatations in Japan with flavours ranging from Matcha to Wasabi. And these are just a couple of the many interesting flavours that are available in different countries, with the UK also having some flavours that are distributed as limited editions.
If you are curious about the flavours you are missing out, here are nine unique ones that should be a collectible:
1. Wasabi
In Japan, Kit Kat is available in the Wasabi flavour. It is usually sold only in the Shizuoka prefecture and are made with the wasabi of Tamaruya Honten. The flavour is a mix of mild horseradish, hot-kicking wasabi, and a sweet Kit Kat white chocolate. (Photo - Bodo/flickr)
2. Matcha
This Kit Kat is covered with matcha with a more robust flavour than regular green tea-flavored chocolate. It has a bittersweet taste and comes individually wrapped. This too is a Japanese edition. (Photo - Bodo/Flickr)
3. Hot Japanese chili powder
Kit Kat offers a chilli flavour version in Japan. It’s a limited edition available in the Limited Edition from the Shinshu region in Japan and the chili powder comes from a specific business. (Photo - Bodo/Flickr)
4. Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie Kit Kat is available in the US - where it’s not created by Nestle by Hersheys. It’s a seasonal edition and is available around fall making it a great Halloween treat. (Photo - Like_the_Grand_Canyon/Flickr)