Monte Carlo (biscuit)

Intact Monte Carlo biscuit

Monte Carlo biscuits are a sweet biscuit that have been manufactured since 1926 by Arnott's Biscuits Holdings.[1]

Split open Monte Carlo biscuit, showing filling

These biscuits are made with two oval shaped Golden Syrup, honey and coconut biscuits joined by a layer of vanilla flavoured cream covered with raspberry jam. At an average mass of 20.8 grams each, the Monte Carlo is the heaviest biscuit available in Arnott's Assorted Cream product.

They were named after the city of Monte Carlo.[2]

Twelve Monte Carlo biscuits in internal commercial packaging

Ingredients

Arnott's identified trans fatty acids as an important issue over a decade ago. They then took action to reduce the level of TFAs in their biscuits. They replaced the partially hydrogenated animal fats with vegetable oils. Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is naturally present in many foods. Monte Carlo products contain added MSG and labels them as flavour enhancers. Arnott's uses sea salt derived from South Australia's evaporating seawater. Lecithin, which is present in Monte Carlo biscuits, comes from soybeans and is a very common emulsifier in many foods.[3]

References

  1. ↑ de Moeller, Olga (14 May 2015). "Arnott's celebrates 150 years". The West Australian. Retrieved 16 August 2016.
  2. ↑ "Coconut Biscuits with Raspberry Cream". 612 ABC Brisbane (ABC Local Radio). 31 January 2012. Retrieved 16 August 2016.
  3. ↑ "Arnott's Australia:FAQ". Arnott's Biscuits Limited. Retrieved 9 January 2013.

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