Last Updated on May 19, 2021 by Jim Edwards
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What is an Oh Henry Chocolate bar?
Oh Henry is one of the most famous Chocolate bars from America – it has been popular for over 100 years and has an interesting history!
The Oh Henry Bar contains peanuts, caramel, milk chocolate, and a coating of fudge. It has been one of the most popular chocolate bars for decades and is loved by kids and adults.
History of Oh Henry Chocolate bar
One thing more interesting than the Oh Henry Chocolate bar is its history. There are so many theories and arguments regarding Oh Henry’s origin and how the chocolate bar got its name.
There are multiple theories on Oh Henry’s origin story. According to its manufacturer Nestle, the chocolate bar was first produced by George Williamson, the owner of Williamson Candy company from Chicago, in the year 1920. There is also an alternate theory that Thomas Henry, who worked as manager Peerless Candy Company in Arkansas, invented the bar in 1910 and then sold the recipe and rights in 1920 to George Williamson. But there is no evidence and documentation to prove this.
There are also theories on how Oh Henry Chocolate bars got their name; One theory suggests that the name was inspired by a young flirt named Henry, a regular visitor of Williamson company but not for the candies but to flirt with the ladies who worked at the company. Whenever the girls needed any favor they would shout ‘’Oh Henry’’
Another theory is that the candy bar was initially called Tom Henry bar, named after the owner of Peerless Candy Company, Tom Henry, which was later changed in 1920 to Oh Henry when Williamson candy bought it.
In 1965, the Williamson company was bought by Warner-Lambert, which sold the rights and recipe of Oh Henry to Terson Inc. Nestle in 1984 procured the rights of the brand in the United States from Terson. A few years back, Nestle sold its rights to its U.S confectionary products to Ferrara Candy company.
What is the Taste and Flavor of the Oh Henry Chocolate bar like?
Oh Henry is a milk chocolate bar with some caramel and peanuts. It is heavy on milk chocolate. That’s why it has a strong taste of milk chocolate and then a subtle taste of caramel.
What are the ingredients in the Oh Henry Chocolate bar?
Ingredients of Oh Henry candy bar are Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate, Nonfat Milk, Lactose, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin, Vanillin, and Artificial Flavor), Corn Syrup, Roasted Peanuts, Sugar, Nonfat Milk, Coconut Oil, and Less than 2% of High Fructose Corn Syrup, Salt, Mono- and Di-glycerides, Egg Whites, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Modified Soy Protein, TBHQ and Citric Acid (to Preserve Freshness).
Nutritional Facts of Oh Henry Chocolate bar
The nutritional facts mentioned below are for a serving size of 1 bar (57g) of Oh Henry candy bar.
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat (13 g) | 17% |
| Saturated Fat (5.5 g) | 28% |
| Total Carbohydrates (37 g) | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber (1.1 g) | 4% |
| Sugar (26 g) | – |
| Sodium (110 mg) | 5% |
| Cholesterol (4 mg) | 1% |
| Protein (4.4 g) | 9% |
| Iron (0.28 mg) | 2% |
| Calcium (39.33 mg) | 3% |
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References in Pop Culture
Given the popularity of Oh Henry Candy bar and that it has been on the candy market for over 100 years now, it has received quite a few references in pop culture.
- Seinfeld, which is one of the highest-rated shows globally, in the episode called ‘’The Caddy’’, Sue Ellen Mischke is the heiress to the Oh Henry Candy bar fortune.
- MLB outfielder Henry Rodriguez was showered with Oh Henry candy bars by the fans every time he hit a home run
Oh Henry Ads and Advertising
The following are some ads from Newspaper, Billboards and TV. They are fascinating to show how this candy has been advertised and marketed over many decades.
Image Credit: Miscellaneous Items in High Demand, PPOC, Library of Congress, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Oh Henry 1922 Newspaper Ad
This one is a hoot. It’s an old newspaper ad from 1922. Back when you could get a candy bar for only 10 cents!
Image Credit: Williamson Candy, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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Oh Henry! Commercials
Here are two great commercials worth a watch if you want to get a sense of how this candy was marketed. This candy has been a a favorite for DECADES so here are 3 commercials – one from the 1970’s, one from the 1980’s and one from the 1990s.
“It’s more better!” Oh Henry! candy bar commercial featuring a family checkers game. Actors appear to be Denny Miller (father) and Danielle Brisebois (daughter). Spot aired October 1975. *Visit BionicDisco.com for 1970s pop culture fun.*
This one from 1987, features Gilbert Gottfried – so funny!
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Oh Henry Chocolate Candy Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many calories are there in Oh Henry Chocolate Candy?
One bar (57g) of Oh Henry candy bar contains 263 calories.
Is Oh Henry Candy bar gluten-free?
Oh Henry bars are gluten-free; they do not contain any ingredients which have gluten in them. However, there has been no official testing done for the traces of gluten through cross-contamination during production; therefore, if you are allergic to gluten or have Celiac Disease, then it is better to avoid eating the Oh Henry candy bar.
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