How the traditional recipe came about is a bit of a mystery, although legend says it came from a batch of peppermint creams that ‘went wrong’. Whilst every effort will be made to ensure accurate information is supplied we are unable to accept liability for any incorrect information. The recipe consists of sugar, peppermint oil, water and the addition of glucose – which is how it differs from earlier mint confectionery. Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman included mint cake in their supplies for their 2004 motorcycle trip around the world in Long Way Round. Quiggins have been making Kendal Mint cake since 1880 which is longer than any company still in existence.

Using the same core ingredients as the original Romney's Kendal Mint Cake (White), this popular alternative is made with added brown sugar. 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. It is produced by a family run business and is now a great staple for walkers and hikers alike across the globe, and has been popularised by Sir Edmund Hilary's climb to the summit of Mount Everest in 1953. Ownership has passed from one family member to another for the last six generations, spanning a period of 180 years.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. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Other Quiggin’s products that are highly sought after include: Fudges, Peppermint Creams, Chocolate Novelties, and Marzipans. 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. Yes, it's widely accepted that Kendal Mint Cake is an inherrently fragile product so breakages do sometimes happen.

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. The packaging currently includes the following: “'We sat on the snow and looked at the country far below us … we nibbled Kendal Mint Cake.Embarking on a challenging hill climb is not just a test of physical strength and endurance, but a journey of self-discovery. In the 1950s, New York customs barred the product, saying it should contain both ingredients, and dumped a whole ship load into the Atlantic. Not only do you get all of the benefits that come with the world famous Kendal Mint Cake but you get a real treat for your taste buds! An old favourite of hikers, Kendal Mint Cake is a perfect addition to the ultra runner's race fuel pack! On the push for the summit of Everest, a climber burns an average of 20,000 calories a day (and 10,000 a day for the rest of the climb).

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. Our Kendal Mint Cake NRG BARs are still made by hand the traditional way using: Sugar, Glucose Syrup and a top-secret blend of natural Peppermint Oil. It is widely believed to be the result of a batch of glacier mints that “went wrong”, when confectioner Joseph Wiper left the boiled solution overnight and it turned cloudy and solidified. The mixture is then poured into moulds and allowed to set, after which it is broken into individual bars.He had previously made and distributed types of toffee, but he decided to instead concentrate on mint cake. Mint cake made with white sugar, mint cake made with brown sugar, and mint cake enrobed in chocolate are the most popular varieties. Kendal is famous for Kendal Mint Cake – a traditional confectionary that’s sweet, distinctive and packed full of energy (just like us locals). Postwar rationing meant seeking approval from the Ministry of Foods for the larger amount they required. It is having this wealth of experience that enables Quiggin’s to continuously manufacture goods of the highest of standards.

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.Wiper's Kendal Mint Cake was provided for the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914–1917, which was led by Sir Ernest Shackleton. A sugary, minty sweet which Mountaineers eat to give them energy (apparently it was used when Hillary conquered Everest). It was famously carried by Sir Edmund Hillary and his team on the first ever ascent of Mount Everest in 1953, and Sir Ernest Shackleton on the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914-17.