Romney's of Kendal - KENDAL MINT CAKE White bar (LARGE) 170g/5.98oz

Let me preface this that I have never gone on heavy hikes or gotten lost in a blizzard or anything Kendal Mint Cakes are traditionally used for. I am just a chronically ill person with a lot of fatigue and inability to focus, and these things are a GODSEND when I'm too exhausted or brain-foggy to function at a normal level. Everyone warned me it would be too much sugar for something so trivial, but some days I can only function like a healthy person is if I have a piece of this. Sometimes, even after getting the energy I need to clean my house or run errands or just get some paperwork done with any amount of mental clarity, I still have enough energy left over to do some very gentle exercises, like stationary biking. And I don't get jittery from it either. I'm so glad I ignored everyone and tried I bite of Kendal, it's a total game changer! (Also it's very tasty and I've got to stop myself from devouring more than one piece.)

We really didn’t know what to expect when we ordered this. We had heard about it before and decided it was finally time to give it a try. I’m glad we did! The flavor was a pleasant surprise. It has a refreshing minty taste and is noticeably sweet without being overwhelming. It’s one of those products that makes you wonder why you haven’t tried it sooner. One thing we found ourselves discussing was why we never seem to see it in local stores. After doing a little thinking, our guess is that it may be produced by a smaller company that primarily sells through Amazon rather than having widespread retail distribution. Regardless of how it’s sold, we’re happy we discovered it. The flavor is unique, enjoyable, and definitely something we’ll continue to purchase. If you’ve been curious about trying it, I’d recommend giving it a chance—you may be pleasantly surprised, too.

Bought it for my sister, who loves the old Angel Mints, if you remember those quick dissolving, highly minty wrapped cylinders of candy. This is more of a bar, which had sent to her, and as of right now she is so enamored of the wrapper that she isn't opening it to try the candy. Here is what I think could be true, though: Kendal Mint Cake is not a cake. It is a confectionary made in Kendal, Cumbria, in the U.K. and is just a couple of ingredients - and that's rare enough these days that something isn't stuffed with colors or preservatives. Anyway, it is basically sugars and peppermint oil and water boiled down, while continuously stirring, to make a sort of granular bar that hikers and tourists used to like in the Lake District. According to Delishably, "Mint cake was taken up Everest in 1953 when Edmund Hilary ascended it, as well as by Sir Ernest Shackleton on his Antarctic expedition of 1914-17." Check out the article there for more details and a video from a factory. I'd say I would update this when she finally eats the mint cake but that could be a long wait.

I rarely write reviews but this one is necessary. I was hesitant to purchase this item because I didn’t get a clear picture of exactly what I was buying. But I took the risk! And glad I did. So here it is, the mint cake is just like the center of a York peppermint patty. I have always liked York peppermint patty because the mint keeps my stomach calm when it gets queasy, but the chocolate covering could trigger my migraines. The Mint Cake is perfect because it’s just the mint patty with no chocolate covering and it tastes delicious. My second concern was getting this from overseas, would it take forever? NO, I got it within a week which was such a nice surprise. It was packaged up super secure and came via my local PO. Really happy with this product and with the sellers! I am now going to order a bunch of bars to keep in stock.

I loved the flavor of this bar. It was different from what I am used to in peppermints. Nice flavor, sort of a silky texture. Not grainy, but not creamy either. Just right. Now for the con. I did not like the way it was packaged for shipment. They put it in a shipping envelope and it arrived crushed and in pieces. My husband loves the Antique Road Trip show and they did a segment on the factory that makes the candy. We love peppermints, so I bought one as a surprise for him. Too bad they don’t have a little box for shipping. I’d still buy more of them because they really are delish!

I'd heard about this and finally decided to take the plunge, buy one, and see what they were like. Well, it's certainly mint! The bar is kind of like the inside of a peppermint patty, only harder. The flavor is similar, but perhaps a little more "minty". The color is the same. The bar is almost completely sugar (Sugar and Glucose Syrup), so if you need quick energy, this will give it to you. We used this at a swim meet. My sons would eat a little right after a race, prior to warming-down, and also prior to warming-up before a race. I'll probably get some more to have on-hand for emergencies or to take with me when cycling or hiking. Overall we liked it. I gave some to a friend, and his kids liked it as well.

These taste really great if you like peppermint patties. Basically the same but no chocolate. No melting issues. A littrgoes a long way.

product itself is great but the price is too high on Amazon.