BBC World’s Table: The controversial sweet that fuels Norwegians.

“Kvikk Lunsj is a four-fingered chocolate bar that’s beloved across Norway and synonymous with outdoor exploration. The snack’s slogan is “tursjokoladen” (“the trip chocolate”), and ads for the wafers often depict hikers spinning a compass, skiers summiting frosty peaks and people drinking water from rushing rivers. Today, roughly 60 million Kvikk Lunsj bars are produced each year – about 11 for every Norwegian – and whether you’re skipping across mountain brooks or striking out in a kayak, no journey into the Norwegian wilderness is complete without one. That’s because Kvikk Lunsj isn’t just a sweet treat; it’s part of our national heritage.”

We spent three weeks in Norway last summer, and I’m sure I wasn’t the only tourist enjoying Kvikk Lunsj. It had been a while since I had a Kitkat, but I have to agree with this article from the Guardian that Kvikk Lunsj tastes much better!

The Guardian: KitKat v Kvikk Lunsj: which four-fingered chocolate bar tastes best? “Nestlé has been trying to trademark KitKat’s shape – but is its taste equally distinctive? We put it and its doppelganger to the test.” (Article published on 19 March 2017.)

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