People just learn what Kinder Bueno means after 35 years

For 35 years, Kinder Bueno bars have graced supermarket aisles, yet many chocolate fans remain oblivious to the meaning behind its name.

The delectable treat, created by Italian sweetmeister Ferrero, boasts a wafer filled with hazelnut cream, enrobed in milk chocolate, and finished with a dark chocolate flourish.

Since their 1990 debut in 60 countries, Kinder Bueno has become a staple for chocoholics globally. Nonetheless, the bar's moniker has left a number of enthusiasts scratching their heads.

A perplexed Reddit user queried: "Kinder is German. Bueno is Spanish. And Kinder Bueno's are Italian." Thankfully, Kinder's own website sheds light on the matter, attributing the name to the confection's delightful flavour.

While 'kinder' is commonly known as the German word for 'children', the brand clarifies: "Bueno means 'tasty' or 'good' in Spanish and we think it captures the chocolate bar's exceptional taste."

The statement continues: "Kinder Bueno is a unique chocolate bar with a taste experience that defies expectation."

It recounts the origins of the chocolate bar: "Michele Ferrero created Kinder Bueno in 1990. He wanted to create a chocolate bar that was more refined and sophisticated than anything else that existed in the marketplace."

Thus, the inception of Kinder Bueno: "So, he created Kinder Bueno, an extraordinary chocolate bar that has a unique combination of textures and flavours and a delicate dark chocolate drizzle to top it off.

"We carefully select all ingredients according to our high standards of excellence in quality, freshness, and we are committed to their environmental sustainability.

"Kinder Bueno is sold in packs containing two individually wrapped bars; we recommend eating one individually wrapped bar as a serving of Kinder Bueno!"

Fans of the sweet treat have been vocal about their love for Kinder Bueno. One enthusiast exclaimed: "Love them so much. I could eat them forever."

Another lamented the packaging, saying: "I love them but wish they weren't individually wrapped." Meanwhile, a third declared it among their top three treats.

And a third said: Grew up eating threes and they're just so delicious! That creamy hazelnut filling is so irresistible, and that chocolate and wafer outer mixes really well with the filling. 20/10 chocolate for me!".

One more chimed in with their preference for the lightness of Kinder Bueno: "One of my favourite, non-Norwegian chocolates. Some people seem to think they're too light and lacking in density, but I personally like the consistency of it."

People definitely agree with the hype. Ferrero sells more than two billion Kinder Bueno chocolate bars per year in the global market. To put things into perspective, this is enough to circle the Earth nearly 15 times.