Raisinets: the American chocolate-raisin snack munched at the cinema since 1927!

Did you know Raisinets was born in Philadelphia in 1927?

It was the Blumenthal Chocolate Company of Philadelphia that launched Raisinets in 1927. The idea is simple but brilliant: coat raisins in chocolate to create a snack that's both sweet, fresh and chocolatey. The success was immediate! The brand then passed into the hands of Nestlé in 1984, then Ferrara (Ferrero) in 2018 — the same big family that owns Butterfinger, Nerds and Laffy Taffy.

What makes Raisinets unique? The Thompson Seedless raisins, grown and harvested in California's Central Valley — the sunniest and most fertile region in the US. These raisins are juicier, sweeter and softer than their European equivalents. And they naturally contain antioxidants! Raisinets is the snack you feel a little less guilty about — 30% less fat than classic chocolate brands. So good!

Raisinets Milk Chocolate: the timeless classic

The Milk Chocolate version is the original — the one that's existed since 1927 and has barely changed. Flat, soft raisins, coated in a thin layer of creamy Nestlé milk chocolate. The texture is perfect: the light crunch of the chocolate coating, then the melt of the raisin. You can't stop eating them, it's simply irresistible!

The Theatre Box format — the big American cinema box — is made for long sessions. You hold it in your hand, you grab blindly... and each handful is a little reward. That's the Raisinets experience!

Frequently asked questions about Raisinets

Is it different from the chocolate-coated raisins found in Europe?

Completely! Raisinets raisins are California Thompson Seedless specifically selected for their softness. And the Nestlé Milk Chocolate coating is creamier and finer than European versions. Once you've tasted the real Raisinets, you see the difference!

Can you eat them anywhere other than the cinema?

Of course! Americans eat them everywhere — at the office, hiking, in the car. They slip perfectly into a bag and hold up well at room temperature. And some put them in their nut and dried fruit mixes for a homemade trail mix. Try to believe!

Where to buy Raisinets in Europe?

The real American Raisinets are impossible to find on European shelves. Find them at My American Market, your hunter of American pop food — imported straight from the States. Express delivery!

Into chocolatey American snacks? Check out Butterfinger, Goobers and Sno-Caps in our shop too!