On TikTok, a chocolate fan shed light on the story behind the name 'M&M', gaining attention and sparking debate on social media
Chocolate enthusiasts have been captivated by the fascinating story behind M&M's and the origins of its iconic name. Chocolate lover shared the origins M&M's.
On TikTok platform, one user, who goes by @ shared a video on this platform, revealed the story about Chocolate and family drama.
Claire Dinhut, a prominent voice on TikTok, recently delved into the 'family drama' that shaped M&M's, which gained attention on social media.
The video has the caption: "m&m family drama!!!"
In the footage, Claire Dinhut revealed the saga began with Forrest E. Mars Sr., who had a falling out with his father, the original owner of Mars Inc.
According to her account, Forrest seeked to strile out his own by collaborating with Bruce Murrie, son of Hershey executive William Murrie.
Claire Dinhut recounted the inception of M&M's. Continuing the story, Dinhut explained that during a visit to Europe, Forrest Mars Sr. encountered a novel concept: chocolate covered in a candy coating.
Reluctant to share this innovation with his father, he turned to Hershey's for collaboration. Working alongside Bruce Murrie, they developed what would become M&M's, naming the candy after themselves—Mars and Murrie, hence 'M&M'.
She said: 'They called them Mars, like the first guy's last name, and Murrie the second guy's last name, M&M.'
The timing of M&M's creation proved serendipitous, as World War II erupted shortly thereafter.
The candies gained prominence when they became a staple in American soldiers' rations, owing to their heat-resistant and easy-to-transport properties.
This wartime association bolstered M&M's reputation and solidified their place in American culture.
She added: " 'The reason it all popped off is they created it right before World War Two and in World War Two they made this deal with the government that in every soldier's bag were M&M's.'
It wasn't until 1950 that M&M's acquired their signature 'M' stamp, a mark of authenticity that reassured consumers of their quality. Over the decades, M&M's have become synonymous with both innovation and tradition in the confectionery world.
In the comments section, many were shocked by the drama of the M&M bird. Meanwhile, someone was fascinated by the history of the popular chocolate.
One person said: You should do drunk history but about foods
A second wrote: Not my grandfather from WWII working for M&Ms after he got back and getting free candy all the time. They got him good I guess.
While a third commented: Yes! They were used for soldiers as a way of transporting chocolate without melting
Someone else said: Do you know about the Wilbur chocolate buds vs Hershey’s kisses? That was an interesting food history tidbit I had no idea about
Another added: the only part of this I knew was the candy coating was formulated to not melt and have the colour run in the soldiers’ hands.
Although, The story of M&M's is not just a tale of chocolate but also blending a rich history with irresistible flavor. M&M's continue to enchant chocolate lovers worldwide. Right?
