When was After Eight invented and by who?

After Eight first came to market in 1962 and was developed by a confectioner named Brian Sollit of the York confectionery firm, Rowntree’s. Brian rose through the ranks to become Lead Confectioner of the company’s ‘Crème Experimentation’ division.

What is an After Eight made of?

An After Eight is made of two key elements: fine, dark chocolate and a peppermint fondant cream centre. Please see individual packs or product pages on our website for specific ingredient lists.

Is After Eight packaging recyclable?

Please see individual packs for specific recycling instructions. For the 300g carton, the box, envelopes, and inserts can be recycled at home. The outer wrapper film can be recycled alongside other flexible plastics at participating retail stores.

Is After Eight suitable for my diet?

300g - suitable for vegetarians contains Milk may contain Peanuts/Tree Nuts/Egg/Soya. 199g - not suitable for vegetarian or halal diets and contains milk may contain peanuts/tree nuts/milk protein. Free from artificial flavours/colours/preservatives

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After Eight Dark Mint Chocolate Box - Smooth Mint Fondant, 300g | Pack of 1 | Thin squares of mint fondant enrobed in dark chocolate; flavoured with 100% natural peppermint oil

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Brand
After Eight
Chocolate type
Dark
Flavour
Mint
Item form
dark
Item weight
300 Grams
Number of items
1

🌿100% natural peppermint oil

🍫300g premium dark chocolate

📦individually wrapped thin squares

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Description

🍫 Minty sophistication in every bite — don’t miss the classic after-dinner ritual!

ICONIC BRITISH HERITAGE - Since 1962, a timeless after-dinner indulgence loved by millions
IDEAL FOR SOCIAL MOMENTS - Elevate your dinner parties or office treats with a classic everyone recognizes
SUSTAINABLY SOURCED COCOA - Part of Nestlé Cocoa Plan supporting ethical farming and quality
PERFECT BALANCE OF FLAVORS - Smooth mint fondant meets rich dark chocolate for a refreshing finish
INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED ELEGANCE - Each thin square is sealed in a crisp envelope for freshness and sophistication

After Eight Dark Mint Chocolate Box offers 300g of thin, individually wrapped squares combining smooth mint fondant with rich dark chocolate. Crafted in the UK since 1962, it features 100% natural peppermint oil and supports sustainable cocoa farming through the Nestlé Cocoa Plan. Perfect for refined after-dinner moments or stylish gifting.

Specifications

ASIN	B003TCPTIY
Age Range Description	[13+]
Allergen Information	Contains: Milk, Nut, Peanuts
Best Sellers Rank	6,083 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) 66 in Chocolate Candy Variety Packs
Brand	After Eight
Brand Name	After Eight
Chocolate Type	Dark
Chocolate type	Dark
Colour	Brown
Container Shape	Rectangle
Container Type	Box
Country as Labeled	Great Britain
Cuisine	Italian cuisine
Cultivation Method Claim	No Chemical Fertilizers, No Pesticides
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 11,224 Reviews
Diet Type	Vegetarian
Flavour	Mint
Form Factor	Individually Wrapped
Item Dimensions	5.7 x 19.1 x 5.8 centimetres
Item Form	dark
Item Package Quantity	1
Item Package Weight	0.33 Kilograms
Item Shape	sphere
Item Type Name	After Eight Mint Chocolate Thins Box
Item Weight	300 Grams
Item form	dark
Manufacturer	Nestle
Manufacturer Contact Information	Nestlé UK Headquarters, 1 City Place, Gatwick, RH6 0PA, United Kingdom.
Melting Temperature (degrees Celsius)	32 Degrees Celsius
Model Number	12245083-1
Number of Items	1
Occasion	Birthday, EVERY DAY
Package Size Name	300g
Package Type Name	Box
Part Number	12245083-1
Recommended Uses For Product	After-dinner mint, treat, social occasions, gifting, finishing touch to meals
Set Name	Pack of 1
Size	300 g (Pack of 1)
Specialty	Vegetarian
Theme	classic chocolate
Unit Count	300.0 gram
Unit count	300.0 gram
Variety	Dark Chocolate

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