Romney's Kendal Mint Cake 85 g (Pack of 8)

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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. In 2016, Romney's collaborated with fashion site Lyst to create a limited run of "Kendall Mint Cakes" to celebrate Kendall Jenner's 21st birthday on 3 November. Robert marketed Kendal mint cake as an energy snack used on famous expeditions, including the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition led by Sir Ernest Shackleton, which largely led to its rise in international popularity amongst mountaineers and hikers. This small bar of Romney's Kendel Mint Cake is packed with sugars and mint tasting to provide you with the energy you may loose when your out hiking the mountains.

A member of the team wrote: “It was easily the most popular item in our high-altitude ration packs – our only criticism is that we did not have enough of it. The electrolyte formula is designed to improve physical performance and helping with the firing between synapses and also aiding hydration. uk accepts no liability for inaccuracies or misstatements about products by manufacturers or other third parties. Using the same core ingredients as original Romney's Kendal Mint Cake, this popular alternative is made with added brown sugar. This makes it a perfect tried and tested fuel for ultra running, climbing, hiking and other outdoor pursuits and it is one of myRaceKit's favourites.Kendal Mint Cake is popular among climbers and mountaineers, especially those from the United Kingdom, as a source of energy. Although originating on the Isle of Man, the company moved over to Kendal in the early 1870’s and it was here that it gained recognition for making Kendal Mint Cake – a product that has now become known world-wide. The recipe consists of sugar, peppermint oil, water and the addition of glucose – which is how it differs from earlier mint confectionery. Wiper's Kendal Mint Cake was provided for the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914–1917, which was led by Sir Ernest Shackleton.

Kendal Mint Cake is great for runners as it contains glucose which is the preferred source of instant energy by the body. Today, the 4th generation of our family leads the creation of the much-loved snack that fuels all of your epic adventures and travels, beginning in the Lake District and continuing across the world. In the BBC TV programme Great British Railway Journeys (Series 7, Episode 2), Michael Portillo visited Quiggin's factory.Whilst every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the product information provided, products and their ingredients may change. This cookie is used to a profile based on user's interest and display personalized ads to the users. 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. A sugary, minty sweet which Mountaineers eat to give them energy (apparently it was used when Hillary conquered Everest).

Sir Edmund Hillary and his team carried Romney's Kendal Mint Cake with them on the first successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1953. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee our products are nut or seed free due to the nature of our business pick n mix products that may contain nuts and seeds may at times come into contact within non nut containing products. 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.

After Joseph Wiper emigrated to Canada in 1912 his great-nephew, Robert Wiper, took over the family business. Content on this site is not intended to substitute for advice given by medical practitioner, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. Romney’s, Quiggin’s and Wilson’s are all famous names in the production of Kendal Mint Cake – Romney’s and Quiggin’s both still produce the minty treat in our beautiful town to this day.