description Heath Bar Overview
The Heath Bar is a confection made from a slab of English toffee coated in a chocolate covering. Bayard and Everett Heath first manufactured it in 1928 through the Heath family's L.S. Heath & Sons business in Robinson, Illinois, and The Hershey Company acquired the brand in 1996. The bar is associated with American candy history and with packaged chocolate and toffee products; its current formulation and labeling should be checked on the product package because ingredients can change.
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Who makes the Heath Bar today?
The Hershey Company has owned Heath since 1996, when it acquired the brand as part of its purchase of Leaf North America's confectionery business. Before that, the bar was produced by the Heath family's L.S. Heath & Sons company in Robinson, Illinois.
What's the difference between a Heath Bar and a Skor bar?
Both are Hershey toffee bars, but the Heath bar contains almonds mixed into its English toffee center and is slightly thicker, while the Skor bar is a thinner, crunchier toffee bar without nuts. Skor was actually introduced by Hershey in 1981 as a competitor to Heath before Hershey owned the Heath brand.
When was the Heath Bar invented?
Brothers Bayard and Everett Heath first made the bar in 1928 through their family's L.S. Heath & Sons business in Robinson, Illinois. It reportedly gained popularity during the Great Depression as an affordable treat and was even included in U.S. soldiers' rations during World War II.
Does a Heath Bar contain nuts or gluten?
Yes, the Heath Bar contains almonds in its toffee center, so it is not safe for people with tree-nut allergies. For gluten status, Hershey maintains a published allergen list that identifies which of its candies, including Heath, fit a gluten-free diet, so check the current packaging or Hershey's website.
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