Australia is the birthplace of many delectable, colorful, and flamboyant foods and has a rich cultural history. This history has contributed to the flavor and focus of its modern-day cuisine.
Australian food is heavily influenced by different cultures and incorporates its native ingredients and distinct style. This is apparent in many dishes and snack foods. The flavors, names, and snack packaging highlight what makes Australia unique.
Some of Australia’s favorite snacks are known worldwide; others have remained localized to the country. Discover the bold, quirky variety of Australian snacks with our Top 10 snack selections.
Violet Crumble
The poetic name of this candy bar doesn’t do full justice to this tasty snack. Although not violet, this Cadbury bar features a crumbly honeycomb toffee center slathered in milk chocolate.
Perfect for chocolate-lovers who want some crunch with their candy bar and enjoy indulging in gluten-free food. Violet crumbles weigh 1.6 oz per bar and can be bought individually or in multi-packs.
Tim Tams
Tim Tam is a beloved Australian chocolate snack. The creamy chocolate filling is sandwiched between two chocolate-covered biscuits and smothered in rich milk chocolate. The cookies are available in several flavors. Try Tim Tams with dark chocolate, white chocolate, cappuccino, coconut lychee, peanut butter, or caramel.
Originally produced by Ross Arnott, these biscuits were named after a winning horse at the 1958 Kentucky Derby. Each 200-gram pack contains 11 individual biscuits and the recommended way to eat them is to bite off a corner at each end and use the cookie as a straw to drink your cup of tea.
Aussie Drops
You can’t get more Australian than Aussie Drops. Not only does the name proudly display its nationality, but Australia’s native Eucalyptus tree is one of the primary flavors.
Created for those feeling a bit under the weather, this menthol and honey-based snack helps relieve a sore throat and the eucalyptus oil adds to the depth of flavor. Sweet but therapeutic, Aussie Drops can help you out on a tough day.
Cheezels
This snack is delightfully cheesy, as the name would suggest. Shaped like small—yet chunky—hoops with a gratifying crunch, this snack is hard to put down. For the adventurous snack-eaters, Cheezels also come in cheese and bacon, Smokin’ BBQ, and Pizza flavors.
Created in 1970, Cheezels perfected the salty, cheese-flavored taste Australia has come to love. For kids parties and backyard barbeques, Cheezels has been the go-to choice for decades.
Twisties
Aptly named, Twisties are a corn-based snack food delightfully twisted into a corkscrew shape. The original cheese flavor has satisfied the cravings of many Australians, but chicken flavor is also available—both these flavors are popular choices and remain top sellers in Australian grocery stores.
Salty, crunchy, and easy to eat, you know you’re eating Twisties correctly when you need to lick your fingers afterward to get every last crumb.
Vegemite on Crackers (aka Vegemite Worms)
It wouldn’t be right to have a list of the top 10 Australian snacks without mentioning Vegemite. Classically Australian, Vegemite is salty, slightly bitter, with a rich, malt-like taste. Although not for the faint of heart, this is a versatile snack that can be spread on white bread, toast, crackers, or even combined with eggs and avocado.
Aussies enjoy Vegemite squashed between two thick Vita Weat or Sao crackers, with a thick layer of butter. Watch as the “vegemite worms” appear through the tiny cracker holes when you bite down.
Cherry Ripe
Indulge in the decadent taste of Cherry Ripe. Succulent cherries and sweet, moist coconut covered in rich dark chocolate. This is a divine combination for anyone with a sweet tooth.
This candy bar has a long history and was introduced in 1924 by MacRobertson Chocolates. Later, it was taken over by Cadbury in the 1960s. This is Australia’s oldest chocolate bar and is still loved by Australians today.
Fairy Bread
Fairy bread is a staple of children’s birthday parties. This colorful snack is made from white bread with butter and covered with Hundreds and Thousands of sprinkles. The bread can be left in flat slices, halved, shaped with cookie cutters, or rolled. Rolling fairy bread, so the sprinkles create a spiral, can be a creative way to display this classic Australian snack.
Cadbury Caramello Koalas
Made from Australia’s favorite chocolate—Cadbury Dairy Milk—the Cadbury Caramelo Koala is undoubtedly one of Australia’s most popular candies. Glorious Cadbury milk chocolate is combined with a gooey caramel-filled center.
This candy has been produced and loved since 1966. It was named after one of Australia’s beloved native animals, paying homage to its country of origin.
Minties
Minties offer the perfect after-dinner mint snack, although these are delicious at any time of day. Manufactured in both Australia and New Zealand, Minties are a staple of life down under.
The hard yet chewy consistency of Minties is great for those who enjoy sticky snacks. Individually wrapped in bite-size pieces, this candy offers a refreshing snack option for those who want a breath-freshener and sweet-treat.
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