McVitie´s Penguin Bars

McVitie’s is one of the most respected manufacturers of biscuits, and make all of the nation’s favourites! From digestives, to rich tea and hob-nobs to shortbread, McVities makes them all. The also make one of my personal favourite chocolate biscuits: Penguins. These chocolate coated biscuits have been nibbled and munched for over 65 years, and still prove to be a real hit! For anybody (and I don’t think there are many) who haven’t had the delight ...
...a description that will never do them justice: Penguins are a chocolate biscuit bar. They have a layer of chocolate cream sandwiched between two chocolate biscuits, covered in milk chocolate. This description is not nearly as appetising as it needs to be, as these chocolate biscuits are as good as any. The penguin bar is found in all good supermarkets and even most convenience stores, such is the demand. They are noticeable through their distinctive ...

priesty8899 11.07.2007 · Read full review
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P-p-people have been p-p-picking up Penguins since 1932 and Briton's p-p-peck their way through 430 million of them every year. I know this because my carer tells me it says so on the packet; she's also getting excited about the wrapping. I didn't know it, because I am blind, but I've just learned that there is a huge, smiley penguin on the outer package. She thinks he's so happy that there are 9 Penguins inside for 89p. I am the chief taster, ...
...think about them, and then she'll fill you in on what the packet says. That's the plan, anyway. The chocolate is of course what I really like about them. Over the years I haven't really noted that they've changed much, but then I'm a true fan, I've always liked the taste. You can talk about a `chocolate fix' and all that but these are more a chocolate ``experience''.... I experience more than a couple in a day, I am guilty of glutony and I'm proud ...

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I am going to have a lot of fun writing this opinion because I have a whole packet of penguins to eat – well I have to make sure my opinion is accurate! For as long as I can remember I have loved McVitie’s Penguins. They are a chocolate bar suitable for any occasion – packed lunches, something to keep you going until lunchtime at work, accompanying a nice cup of coffee or just a general snack for when that chocolate craving comes out! I have always ...
...is in plentiful supply and has that perfect mixture of biscuit, smushy chocolate and chocolate on its own! The outer packaging is red with a yellow logo saying penguin on it. The red is a bright, noticeable red so that if you were specifically looking for them in a supermarket they would be easy to find. The logo clearly says ‘penguin’ so there is no excuse to buy anything else! The inner packaging is clear cellophane that holds the individual penguin ...

Sweetiesarahjane 04.04.2002 · Read full review
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I have no self control when it comes to chocolate. None. A packet of penguins lasts very little time in my house and if I had to criticise them in any way, I'd say they were too small. The Penguins on the wrappers used to wear suits or at least bow ties, but these days they are naked - perhaps taking marketing tips from Holly Valance - maybe we can look forward to some shock tactics, gay penguins or something. Over 65 years old, they've obviously ...
...know what a penguin tastes like, it's two layers of very dense but thin chocolate biscuit with a layer of chocolate cream in between and an outer coating of slightly rippled chocolate. There is considerably less chocolate cream than there was in my opinion. I have scientifically tested this, it used to cover the feet of a Lego man when I was 4 and it no longer does. (For the record, I used an old-skool Lego man, so this isn't a new model with smaller ...

Malibu_jenny 11.11.2006 · Read full review
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McVitie's Penguin choccie biccies are not to be sneered at. We don't really need yet another review of these but you're getting it anyway!! I used to be very loyal to these as a youngster; they made excellent snacks or lunchbox/lunchtime tummy fillers/ props. And why not indeed? PRICE>>PACKAGING: I have gone to the effort of checking these on line at tesco's, so I hope yer greatful. The pack calling me from my desk at the momemt is the 18 variety ...
...for the amazing price of £1.59.per 18 pack. There are 4 different multi pack sizes which are: 8 pack for 82p. (Tesco is doing a special deal at the moment: Buy 1 get 1 free deal. ) 12 pack for £1.05 24 pack for £1.98 aswell as the afore mentioned: 18 pack for £1.59 The TRUE Market age designed for... I would rather suggest these are aimed at the toddler/younger child within us.(who says they have to be for the kids only?! because of their ...

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P-P-P-Pick up a Penguin. No not literally. These is the famous catch phrase for Mcvities Penguin chocolate biscuit bar which Mcvities claims is Britain's favourite sandwich biscuit bar. Oh arr! (or are they just making that up?). To be honest, this is much to gloat about seeing as ther e actualyl aren't that many sandwich biscuits bar on the market anyway. You've got the classic Burbon; Cadbury Snack sandwich; TIM TAMS, Oreo, er. I'm struggling now. ...
...to biscuit bars. Back to the product/ product related stuff. Penguins come in several flavours (I'm still talking about the biscuit here! Thoguh I've never tried eating a penguin; they could have different flavours for all I know). Call it a shocker but I've never tried the other falvours of Penguin bars which are Mint and orange. I will hazard a guess that the mint ones are going to taste like Viscount mint biscuits and the Orange ones like Viscount ...

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First of all, I apologise profusely for the quite, appalling title but I did notice that most of the previous reviews had used a variation of the old "ppppick up" slogan as their titles and so it seemed to be the perfect way to convey my feelings from the outset. Yup, I am afraid that I don't like these! In fact I don't like them at all. I will try to justify that sentiment, before I incur all of those helpful ratings but first here is a few details ...
...a very much chocolate based snack bar which come in multipacks of various sizes. These are packs of 8, 18 and 24. The bars are formed by two thing oblong pieces of dark cocoa based biscuit with a thin layer of chocolate fondant or cream. This ensemble is then completely covered in a thin layer of milk chocolate and invididually sealed in a layer of polythene with a picture of a penguin on it. Each bar also has a joke published up on it which I suppose ...

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I had a chocolate craving the other day so decided to go to sainsburys local- I live next door, see. I picked up these Penguins because you can't really go wrong with a nostalgic Penguin.I had them all the time as a child (who didn't). They cost me 62p for a pack of 9! (Half price offer last week, they're back to £1.24 now). Penguins are two chocolate biscuits squished together with chocolate cream in the middle and then covered in a very thin layer ...
...last time I had a Penguin was about a year ago and since then they have changed. They seem a bit smaller, and I think my memory serves me right because there used to be 130 calories per bar and now the packaging says there are 113 calories per bar. I think per 100g the calorie content is the same. I do not think the biscuits are really big enough, basically two big bites and it's gone, so getting through a pack of 9 is far too easy. They are slimmer ...

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Penguin are made by Mcvities (only found that out about a minute ago) and they are surprisingly a very tasty thing to eat. Reason that I am shocked by how good they are is that the big two (Nestle and Cadburys) dont make it. So why get it? Well its cheap, tasty and very very moreish. So having basically told you everything you need to know about my opinion on this choc in a mere paragraph, I think I will call it a day (nooooooo you cant do that!) ...
...stuff too but really I do think it is useless because think about it guys - it is an opinion! I say my side of the story and you give your side - so Ive done that! Truth is im a bit under the weather today (got a cold) and i cant be bothered really! Well enough of that stuff - back to the op. Well as I said before, it is made by Mcvities and is very tasty! The structure of the rectangular bar is that it is comprised of 2 biscuit layers that are coated ...

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Penguin These have been around for quite a long time now and they are made by Mc Vitie's! I always remeber these because I used to have them at school when I was a youngster and I used to look forward to lunchtime when I could eat it! What are they? Penguin's are a milk chocolate covered biscuit bar. Some people like to call them sandwich bars. How do they differ from other similar products? Penguin's are well known for the jokes on the back of the ...
...seem to change these quite a lot! They also come in different flavours for example, mint or orange. Which can make them taste extremely nice in my opinion! Facts Penguin is now 75 years old and is one of the first biscuits to be advertised by name rather than company, its association with the distinctive birds is synonymous with the brand's appeal. Health Wise Penguin products contain 25% of a childs RDA (aged 7-10) and equates to 17.1% of an adults ...

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Mr Cliche says P...P...P...Pick up a Penguin, but I couldn't possibly comment... A packet of Penguin choccy bars ... all virginal and ready to eat ... resplendent in their primary coloured wrappers with those naff jokes - "How do you stop a polar bar from charging? Take away his credit card" - just begging you to rip them open and taste their chocolatey wares ... YESSS!!! Yet another of my favourite things and a chance to pour out once more my lust ...
...not know are made by McVities which is part of the vast United Biscuits empire and have been around for literally forever, and are a pretty omnipresent feature in the chocolate and sweet section of every major supermarket. You can dig out the official site at http://www.ubcareers.com/about/pen.asp which states "McVitie’s most popular chocolate biscuit bar, with sales of over £35 million, is now over 65 years old. One of the first biscuits to be advertised ...

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McVities Penguin chocolate covered biscuits have long been one of my favourites. I admit I love most things which are chocolate oriented but for a great snackand energy boost I cannot think of many better than this delicious product. Basically they are chocolate milk covered biscuit bars filled with delicious cream and you soon find one is not enough. They are so,so,very moorish. Penguin biscuits are produced by McVities who are a subsidiary of ...
...and own KP Snacks. McVities themselves were founded in 1884 by Robert McVitie who inherited the family's Edinburgh based baking business. He soon decided to concentrate his resources on biscuits reasoning that biscuits were able to retain their freshness better than either cakes or bread and so could be marketed nationally rather than just in and around Edinburgh. Penguin biscuits were first introduced to the good old British public in 1937 and ...

ashford 15.04.2002 (27.06.2002) · Read full review
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McVities Penguins are chocolate biscuits with a layer of chocolate cream and completely covered in chocolate so it's definitely safe to say that this will cure your urgently required chocolate hit! They are available in multipacks of 9 and you can't buy these separate as far as I know. Each biscuit is singly wrapped (for freshness) and this makes them ideal for lunchboxes or taking on picnics etc. They have different coloured wrappers and although ...
...up in my house and everybody arguing over the blue and pink ones! How childish! Each penguin has a joke printed on the back with the answer available under the flap at the back, these are just utterly rubbish jokes and no better than ones you'd find inside a Christmas cracker but I can remember reading these jokes when I was little and thinking I was really clever when my Mum laughed! She was probably laughing because the joke was ridiculous. The ...

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I got these At Tesco the other day. It’s a while since I bought them but it was a BOGOF. I got two packets for 82p, the price of one, right here goes In front of me is a long bright red packet it measures 12 ½ inches by nearly 4 inches. It has a picture of a penguin on the front, a long penguin stretching along the length of the package. They are made by a really good biscuit manufacturer McVities and the packet has (sorry had 8 biscuits in ...
...taste one to let all know what’s its like. The biscuit is about 3 inches by 1.5 inches and is in a wrapper with a penguin on it holding a bag of goldfish and seems to be entering a funfair. It says it is a milk chocolate biscuit filled with chocolate cream. They all have a joke printed on the wrapping. This one says “make your penguin last longer” and inside it says, “just think about eating it.” They also say thank ...

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This is a great item to write a review on especially when you have one everyday mon to friday. My Opinions These are in my opinion one of the worlds tasetiest chocolate bars on the market. They are a chocloate bar for any occasion - packed lunches, lunchtime at work, with a cup of tea or coffee, just a general snack to get you by the day, or for all you girls who get that choclatey craving. I can remember eating penguins when i was a litle boy ...
...years ago - the chocolate is in good supply and the bar is in a perfect consistency with the choclate, the biscuit and the soft chocolatey centre. Taste mmmmmmmmm, the choclate is smooth, only broken up by the lovely crips biscuit, with a smooth, soft chocolate in the middle. The bar just melts in you mouth sending a lovely choclate sensations around your body. The best thing to do is to find this out for yourslef and get to the shops and buy one. ...

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