Whilst every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the product information provided, products and their ingredients may change. Content on this site is not intended to substitute for advice given by medical practitioner, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. More recently, film star Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman packed Kendal Mint Cake for their epic round-the-world trip on motorbikes – Long Way Round. Whilst every effort will be made to ensure accurate information is supplied we are unable to accept liability for any incorrect information. Wiper's Kendal Mint Cake was provided for the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914–1917, which was led by Sir Ernest Shackleton.

In the 1950s, New York customs barred the product, saying it should contain both ingredients, and dumped a whole ship load into the Atlantic. Quiggin’s have a long an illustrious history of making fine quality confectionery dating back to 1840. In 1869, Joseph Wiper, who married into the Thompson family of confectioners based in Kendal, supposedly left the boiled solution for glacier mints overnight and it turned cloudy and solidified. Considered by many to be the original energy bar, Mint Cake, has changed very little down the years.Embarking on a challenging hill climb is not just a test of physical strength and endurance, but a journey of self-discovery.

An old favourite of hikers, Kendal Mint Cake is a perfect addition to the ultra runner's race fuel pack!You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. The recipe consists of sugar, peppermint oil, water and the addition of glucose – which is how it differs from earlier mint confectionery. After Joseph Wiper emigrated to Canada in 1912 his great-nephew, Robert Wiper, took over the family business.

Romney's Kendal Mint cake has a fresh mint flavour, maintains consistence over a wide range of temperatures and is packed with carbohydrates. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented here and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product.Renowned for its energy giving qualities, it has always been sought after by mountaineers, explorers, and walkers, and, in more recent years by cyclists, runners and other endurance athletes. Mint cake made with white sugar, mint cake made with brown sugar, and mint cake enrobed in chocolate are the most popular varieties. World famous for being taken on the first successful expedition to Everest's summit in 1953, Romney's reputation for producing the finest quality Kendal Mint Cake is well deserved.

As the oldest manufacturer of Mint Cake in existence we feel confident in our claim to be “The Home of Kendal Mint Cake”. also saw the launch of Monopoly - The Lakes Edition, where Romney's feature on the board, a dedicated chance card and the front of the box alongside other iconic Lake District companies. Romney's Kendal Mint Cake is a delicious treat for anyone - even those with no intention of venturing beyond the front door and is a great source of energy to fuel your sense of adventure. The packaging currently includes the following: “'We sat on the snow and looked at the country far below us … we nibbled Kendal Mint Cake. A Glucose based bar infused with Peppermint oil, used for centuries as a source of energy on pioneering adventures such as Chris Bonnington most notably on the ascent of Everest.Kendal Mint Cake is based on a traditional recipe known as mint cake, peppermint tablet, and various other names.