Last Updated on September 18, 2022 by Jim Edwards
Kit Kat bars are one of the most popular candy bars in the world. These chocolate candy bars are available in more than 100 countries, and almost 192 billion Kit Kat bars are sold in the US every year. Even though these delicious candy bars were invented in the UK, most Americans prefer eating a Kit Kat over Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and Snickers.
Every Kit Kat bar is covered with milk chocolate, white chocolate, or any other type of crème (depending on its flavor) with a wafer inside so you can enjoy a sweet and creamy exterior layer with a light and crunchy interior. This balance of flavors is what makes most people crave Kit Kat bars again and again.
Aside from the classic flavor, Kit Kat is available in a variety of different flavors in the country. Some limited edition flavors are produced in small batches for specific regions of the world; however, there are estimated to be around 300 different Kit Kat flavors released in Japan alone. The love Japan has for Kit Kat cannot be matched by any other country, as there is a cult-following in Japan that is obsessed with the delicious, limited flavors released by Nestlé, the company that manufactures Kit Kat.
Kit Kat flavors released all over the world are usually inspired by different fruits, vegetables, desserts, or regional flavors. This means that some flavors are pretty unconventional and can be too eccentric for some people. To help you understand the fantastic range of flavors Kit Kat has to offer, we have compiled a list of flavors you need to try before you can claim to be an ultimate Kit Kat bar lover or connoisseur.
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Kit Kat Flavors
Aside from the flavors available in Japan, Nestle, the company that produces Kit Kat bars, also offers limited edition flavors in the US, UK, and Canada. You will be able to find pumpkin-pie-inspired Kit Kat around the Thanksgiving season as well as cereal-flavored Kit Kat bars for an added sugar rush at your local stores. Permanent flavors of Kit Kat you can easily find in stores include Raspberry Crème, Kit Kat Mint, Kit Kat Dark, Kit Kat Cookies & Cream, Lemon Crisp, Kit Kat White, and more.
Classic Kit Kat
Even with the wide range of flavors available, some people prefer the classic Kit Kat above all else. The Classic Kit Kat is the most fantastic flavor of Kit Kat and one of the best candy bars you will ever try. This Kit Kat features a simple, flavorful wafer inside with a rich milk-chocolate coating outside. The texture of the Kit Kat is the most memorable part since its creaminess and crunchiness make for a delicious treat, no matter where you are.
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Dark Chocolate Kit Kat
Dark Chocolate Kit Kat is perfect for people who love the natural richness and bitterness of cocoa. The flavor is predominantly bitter, yet it is not too harsh, which allows you to enjoy it more deeply. The Kit Kat bar wafer has a slight sweetness, and you will be surprised by the richness and creaminess of this flavor’s chocolate coating.
Pumpkin-Pie Kit Kat
Pumpkin-pie Kit Kat is one of the most special flavors Kit Kat offers to customers around the time of Thanksgiving. It features a Pumpkin-pie flavored crème on the light wafer instead of the classic milk chocolate and can make for a delightful Thanksgiving treat.
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Cookies and Cream Kit Kat
For people who love the mild sweetness of white chocolate and the crunch of cookies, this flavor of Cookies and Cream Kit Kat would make for the best treat for them. The Cookies and Cream Kit Kat is a delicious flavor that both children and adults can enjoy as they munch on the fun, crunchy bits of cookie coating the classic Kit Kat wafer.
Red Velvet Kit Kat
The Red Velvet Kit Kat is best suited for people who love the rich and creamy flavor of red velvet cake. The company has amazingly transformed the flavor of the cake into a Kit Kat, which tastes slightly tangy and features a crispy wafer inside the smooth exterior.
Mocha + Chocolate Kit Kat
This flavor of Kit Kat highlights the deliciousness of bitter mocha and the classic Kit Kat taste. The Mocha + Chocolate Kit Kat can satisfy every coffee and chocolate lover’s cravings and provide an unforgettable, rich aftertaste.
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Key Lime Pie Kit Kat
One of the most unconventional flavors you will find in the US for Kit Kat is the Key Lime Pie Kit Kat flavor. The Key Lime Pie Kit Kat has an eccentric green coating that is made up of tangy lime-flavored crème. As soon as you bite into it, you will be able to notice a refreshing sourness from the lime paired along with the sweetness of the creamy coating. This Key Lime Pie Kit Kat also features a crunchy wafer inside, providing a classic Kit Kat experience.
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Mint and Dark Chocolate Duo Kit Kat
If you are a fan of thin mint cookies, you will fall in love with Mint and Dark Chocolate Duo Kit Kat. This Kit Kat bar is for the people who love the refreshing taste of mint paired with the classic bitter flavor of dark chocolate. Moreover, the added crunchiness of the Kit Kat wafer, paired with the minty dark chocolate, elevates the candy bar to a new level.
Chunky Cookie Dough Kit Kat
As soon as you take a big bite of the Chunky Cookie Dough flavor of Kit Kat, you will know that the hype around it is worth it. The classic wafer of this flavor of Kit Kat is quite big, which allows for a crunchier bite, and features a smooth and delicious layer of cookie dough coating. The cookie dough layer is covered with the classic Kit Kat milk chocolate that makes for a decadent finish.
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Japanese Kit Kat Flavors
Even though there is a large variety of Kit Kat flavors available in Canada, the UK, and the US, no country can match the range and quality of Kit Kat flavors available in Japan. From classic chocolate pairings such as orange and chocolate (Chocolate Orange) to favorite regional flavors (Matcha Green Tea Kit Kat), there is a unique flavor of Kit Kat for everyone in Japan.
Banana Caramel Kit Kat
Banana is one of the best fruits to pair with chocolate, and Kit Kat knows precisely how to package it into a great flavor combination. The flavor of this Kit Kat will remind you of perfectly ripe bananas and sweet and rich caramel. This Kit Kat’s wafers are infused with banana and caramel flavors, and the layer of chocolate between the wafers also incorporates both flavorings. This sweet wafer is then topped with the most deluxe creamy milk-chocolate coating that makes for a delightful snack anytime.
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Matcha Green Tea Kit Kat
One of the most spectacular flavors of Kit Kat that many Japanese people love is the Matcha Green Tea flavor. The Matcha Green Tea Kit Kat mainly features the flavor of matcha, a rich and expensive type of green tea that provides an earthy and delicious taste, paired with the classic Kit Kat wafer. This crispy Matcha Green Tea Kit Kat wafer is covered with a matcha green tea-infused white chocolate layer. The taste of the white chocolate is rich, while the infusion of matcha in it creates a mind-blowing flavor you will crave again and again.
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Cranberry Almond Kit Kat
If you are looking for a Kit Kat flavor that offers something completely different than the classic Kit Kat taste, you need to try the Cranberry Almond Kit Kat. This candy bar features chunky cranberry and almond pieces on top of the candy bar, which make for a beautiful and crunchy exterior. The wafers of this Kit Kat also incorporate dark chocolate filling instead of sweet, classic milk chocolate.
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Whole Grain Biscuit Kit Kat
Whole Grain Biscuit Kit Kat features an exciting and crunchy coating of whole grain biscuits that adds to the additional crunch of the Kit Kat wafers. It has a mealy taste that will appeal to people who like granola bars yet still crave the sweetness and chocolatey goodness of a classic candy bar.
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Sake Kit Kat
The Sake Kit Kat features the original bitterness of the alcohol with a slight sweetness. This flavor will only appeal to a select few since it can be extremely bitter for many people. It does not contain more than 1% of alcohol which means you will not feel drunk or experience a slight buzz after eating the Sake Kit Kat. Nevertheless, if you are daring enough to try an eccentric candy bar, you should check out the Sake Kit Kat.
Sakura Kit Kat
Cherry blossom trees are called Sakura in Japan. When these trees bloom, they grow pink and white flowers that smell divine and are mesmerizing to look at. Just like the light pink of the cherry blossom tree’s flowers, the Sakura Kit Kat has a pinkish crème exterior with a wonderful floral smell. You will be able to notice a natural bitterness immediately in the creamy layer of the Kit Kat once you bite into it. However, the slightly sweet, floral, and bitter flavor will grow on you as you slowly savor the Sakura candy bar.
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Kit Kat Bar – Nutritional Information and Ingredients
Since there is a wide range of different flavors of Kit Kat, the ingredients and nutritional value for each flavor vary accordingly. The nutritional information and ingredients for a 4-finger Classic Kit Kat bar (41.5 g) have been mentioned below:
| Energy | 875 kJ/ 209 kcal |
| Fats | 70 g |
| Saturated Fats | 20 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25.9 g |
| Sugars | 20.5 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 2.9 g |
| Salt | 0.09 g |
Ingredients: Salt Butterfat (from Milk), Sugar, Yeast Raising Agent (Sodium Bicarbonate), Whole and Skimmed Milk Powder (13%), Cocoa Mass (9%), Whey Powder (from Milk), Emulsifiers (Sunflower Lecithin, Soya Lecithin), Natural Vanilla Flavourings, Cocoa Butter, Vegetable Fats (Palm, Palm Kernel, Shea/Illipe/ Mango Kernel/ Kokum Gurgi/Sal), Lactose and Proteins from Whey (from Milk), Wheat Flour (contains Calcium, Iron, Thiamin and Niacin), Natural Flavourings.
Kit Kat Bar – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many flavors of Japanese Kit Kats are there?
Almost 300 different flavors of Japanese Kit Kats have been released in the country. Some flavors are exclusively produced in Japan, while others are also available in other countries.
Why does Japan have so many Kit Kat flavors?
Since Japanese convenience stores frequently rotate flavors and products on their shelves, the company wanted to present unique flavors to their customers to stand out from the competition. By releasing only small batches of each new flavor, the company could control production costs and create intrigue among the public.
What was the first Kit Kat flavor?
The classic Kit Kat flavor was first introduced in September 1935 in the UK. It was first known as Rowntree’s Chocolate Crisp in the beginning but was later renamed Kit Kat Chocolate Crisp in 1937.
How Kit Kat Bars Are Made in the Factory – How It’s Made (Kit Kat)
Learn about how they make Kit Kats in this short video. This series of short, concise videos reveal the mysteries behind how everyday things happen.
Summary
With the wide range of flavors the Kit Kat bar comes in, true fans must try as many flavors as they can get their hands on. Even if you try each flavor once, you will never get bored and can always satisfy your cravings with the creamy original taste of the classic Kit Kat. Some flavors are only available for a limited time, so you need to buy them as soon as they’re in stock so you can enjoy them and ‘take a break’ with friends and family.
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