You won't believe what Kit Kats are really made of

A recent BBC documentary has provided us with new insights into how the popular chocolate wafer bar Kit Kats are made, but you might be shocked to find out what is inside this wafer. And yet, we don’t really think this secret will stop anyone from continuing to enjoy them.

You won't believe what Kit Kat are really made of
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You won't believe what Kit Kat are really made of

Have a break… Have a Kit Kat! Remember this saying? There is no doubt that Kit Kat chocolate wafer bars have played quite a big role in many people’s lives over the years. And rightly so.

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Kit Kat wafers taste delicious. There’s nothing like a chocolate-covered crispy wafer bar to perk up your day and as many people agree, they are one of the best snacks ever.

But have you ever wondered how Kit Kats are made? How is the wafer part made? Is there a special trick for making the chocolate? Well stay tuned, because we have all the answers!

The secret behind this chocolate-covered wafer

But before we get to the incredibly shocking secret, let’s first talk about the chocolate coating. It turns out that the manufacturer doesn’t just use any milk chocolate for these bars.

They insist on using their own recipe and making the chocolate coating themselves. First of all, they dip the previously made wafer into liquid chocolate and then place another layer on top. In the mood for a Kit Kat yet?

Nowadays, there are many different versions of this wafer bar available worldwide including mint, cookies & cream, orange, dark chocolate and many more. And they are all delicious! But now down to the all-important question. How do they make the wafer? It’s actually quite different from how you might think. Would you like to know how the wafer inside a Kit Kat is made? Well find out in the video above.

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