Chocolate lovers are only just realising the meaning behind Kinder Bueno's name - 35 years after the bar debuted

Daily Mail​

04-05-2025

Kinder Buenos have been around for more than three decades - but many fans of the sweet treat have had no idea what the name of the bars meant.
The two-fingered snack, which was created by Ferrero, launched in Italy and Germany in 1990.
In the following years, it was rolled out to more places, including the UK, where it is a firm favourite for many.
The Italian confectioner's creation features a wafer-style shell, filled with a hazelnut cream-stye filling, covered in milk chocolate.
Two fingers are separately wrapped, with each divided into segments, making it easy to break apart and share.
Kinder Bueno bars are part of a larger range, including Kinder Chocolate, Kinder Surprise Eggs, and Kinder Joy.
In some markets, alternative versions of the bar are available, including the white chocolate Kinder Bueno and other flavours.
But while many have enjoyed eating the treat, most do not know what the name Kinder Bueno actually means, according to the Daily Record.
One Reddit user said they have 'thought all the time' about what the chocolate bar's name actually means
A post in Reddit's Candy forum saw one curious confectionary fan musing over the bar's moniker.
They noted that many people think it is a German product, as the word 'kinder' is German for child.
However, they added, it is actually an Italian product, which prompted them to question why it would have a German word in its name.
'Is it because the owner was German in origin but lived in italy ? Or was it because Italy had closer ties with Germany back then?' they mused.
Their post continued: 'But then when I read Bueno is Spanish and means 'good '. That made me think maybe they had multiple share holders from Spain at one point? .
'Or maybe the owner did a lot of travelling and just enjoyed different cultures and languages? What are your thoughts?'
One commentator revealed that they were also baffled by the name, writing: 'I've thought about this all the time.'
Another comment, from a now deleted account, shed more light on it, writing: 'Pietro Ferrero created the Nutella, Kinder, Mon Cherì, Tic Tac, Ferroer Rocher, Pocket Coffee. He was an Italian guy from the region of Piedmont...He wanted to have products that were able to conquer the international markets. So he chose names that had words in different languages.'
According to Kinder's official website, the name was picked to directly reflect that the bar is delicious.
It says: 'Bueno means "tasty" or "good" in Spanish and we think it captures the chocolate bar's exceptional taste.
'Kinder Bueno is a unique chocolate bar with a taste experience that defies expectation.
'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.
'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.