Maltesers

Maltesers – Crisp Honeycomb Centres Covered in Smooth Milk Chocolate

Maltesers are one of Britain’s most recognisable chocolate treats: light, crisp honeycomb spheres surrounded by a smooth coating of milk chocolate. Their combination of malted crunch and creamy chocolate has made the familiar red packet a favourite for cinema trips, family sharing, chocolate gifts and those evenings when opening a box “for everyone” turns out to have been an ambitious promise.

Our Maltesers collection brings together popular bags, pouches, boxes, gift packs and seasonal treats from the much-loved Mars brand. Whether you prefer the original chocolate balls, indulgent Maltesers Truffles or one of the brand’s imaginative spin-offs, you can explore them alongside more favourites from our wider Chocolate collection.

What Are Maltesers?

Original Maltesers are round, bite-sized chocolates with a crisp, aerated honeycomb centre and a thin milk chocolate coating. The centre contributes the familiar malted flavour and delicate crunch, while the chocolate provides a smooth, creamy finish.

Unlike dense chocolate bars or heavily filled pralines, Maltesers feel light and crisp. That texture is central to their appeal: the shell gives way quickly, the centre crunches and then dissolves, leaving behind the distinctive combination of malt and Milk Chocolate.

• Crisp honeycomb and malt centres
• Coated in smooth milk chocolate
• Small, round and easy to share
• Available in bags, pouches and boxes
• Suitable for movie nights, parties and gifting
• Made by Mars Wrigley

How Are Maltesers Made?

The precise manufacturing process is understandably guarded, but the brand explains that dough is formed into small balls and baked to create the distinctive honeycomb centres. These centres are then coated twice in chocolate and polished to produce the smooth, rounded Maltesers found inside each packet.

It is an impressive amount of engineering for something most people eat by the handful. The result is a chocolate with three contrasting qualities: a polished exterior, a creamy coating and a crisp centre that delivers the unmistakable Maltesers crunch.

The History of Maltesers

Maltesers were introduced in Britain during the 1930s and have since become one of the country’s most familiar chocolate brands. Their success lies partly in the simplicity of the original idea. Rather than repeatedly reinventing the central product, Maltesers have retained their recognisable combination of malted honeycomb and milk chocolate while expanding into new flavours, formats and gifts.

Today, the range extends well beyond the traditional bag. Maltesers have appeared as sharing boxes, chocolate pouches, buttons, Teasers bars, truffles, biscuits, hot chocolate, Easter bunnies, Christmas reindeer and other limited-edition products.

Discover the Maltesers Range

The Maltesers family offers far more variety than the original chocolate balls alone. Products available within the wider range may include:

• Original Maltesers: crisp honeycomb spheres covered in milk chocolate.
• Maltesers Sharing Pouches: larger bags made for movie nights and family treats.
• Maltesers Boxes: classic boxed formats suited to gifting and sharing.
• Maltesers Truffles: individually wrapped chocolates with creamy and crunchy malted centres.
• Maltesers Teasers: chocolate bars containing tiny pieces of crisp malted honeycomb.
• Maltesers Buttons: smooth chocolate buttons with crunchy malt inclusions.
• White Chocolate Maltesers: crisp centres coated in sweet white chocolate.
• Dark Maltesers: the familiar honeycomb centre paired with darker chocolate.
• Maltesers Biscuits: crunchy biscuit-based treats inspired by the original flavour.
• Seasonal Maltesers: Easter bunnies, Christmas reindeer, eggs and festive gift boxes.

Not every product is available throughout the year, so browse the live collection to see the flavours, sizes and formats currently in stock.

Maltesers Bags, Pouches and Sharing Boxes

One of the strengths of the Maltesers range is the variety of available pack sizes. A small bag is convenient for an individual chocolate fix, while pouches and larger boxes are better suited to sharing, celebrations and family cupboards.

Common formats include small bags of approximately 37g, sharing pouches, traditional presentation boxes and larger gift boxes. Pack weights can change, so always check the individual listing before ordering.

Customers looking for convenient snacking formats can also explore our wider selection of Bags of Sweets, featuring branded confectionery, sharing pouches and sweet shop favourites.

Maltesers Chocolate Boxes and Gifts

A box of Maltesers occupies a useful position in the world of presents. It feels more celebratory than an ordinary chocolate bar, yet remains relaxed enough to give without requiring a major life event and an elaborately worded card.

Maltesers gifts are suitable for:

• Birthdays and anniversaries
• Thank-you presents
• Get-well-soon surprises
• Congratulations gifts
• Christmas stockings and Secret Santa
• Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
• Movie-night gift boxes
• Care packages for students and friends
• Chocolate hampers

For more presentation boxes and branded assortments, browse our Chocolate Gift Boxes or discover thoughtful Chocolate Gifts for every occasion.

Maltesers Truffles

Maltesers Truffles take the familiar malted character of the original sweet and turn it into a richer, more indulgent chocolate. They feature creamy and crunchy centres, milk chocolate coatings and individual wrappers, making them especially suitable for sharing, entertaining and gifting.

The range has included small gift boxes, larger presentation boxes and party-sized formats. Their polished packaging and individually wrapped pieces make them a popular alternative to conventional boxed chocolates.

Explore more creamy centres, ganaches and gift-ready selections in our Chocolate Truffles collection.

Maltesers for Movie Nights

Maltesers and films have enjoyed a long and remarkably successful relationship. The chocolates are easy to share, require no preparation and make considerably less noise than opening a fresh packet of crisps during the quietest scene.

Serve them straight from the pouch, divide them between snack cups or combine them with popcorn, drinks and other treats from our Movie Night Snacks.

They also work well in homemade cinema boxes containing a mixture of chocolate, gummy sweets, popcorn and savoury snacks.

Baking and Desserts with Maltesers

Maltesers are particularly useful for baking because they contribute flavour, texture and decoration at the same time. The crisp centres contrast beautifully with soft cakes, creamy cheesecakes and rich chocolate desserts.

Popular Maltesers recipes and serving ideas include:

• Maltesers chocolate cake
• Maltesers cheesecake
• Chocolate brownies topped with Maltesers
• Maltesers rocky road
• Cookies with crushed malted chocolate pieces
• Chocolate cupcakes decorated with whole Maltesers
• Ice cream sundaes and milkshakes
• Maltesers hot chocolate
• No-bake chocolate fridge cake
• Birthday cakes covered with chocolate balls

Add whole Maltesers after a cake or brownie has cooled if you want them to retain their shape and crunch. Crushed pieces can also be folded into buttercream, cheesecake filling or melted chocolate.

For more crunchy treats suitable for desserts and snack plates, browse our Chocolate Biscuits.

Maltesers Easter Eggs and Chocolate Bunnies

Maltesers have become firmly established within seasonal confectionery. At Easter, the range may include hollow chocolate eggs, original Maltesers bags, milk chocolate bunnies, white chocolate mini bunnies and products containing crunchy honeycomb pieces.

These seasonal formats make popular Easter presents because they combine the tradition of a chocolate egg with a familiar branded favourite. Availability is limited to the season, so explore our Easter Sweets when the spring range arrives.

Maltesers at Christmas

Christmas brings another collection of Maltesers treats, frequently including reindeer-shaped chocolates, truffle boxes, sharing boxes, selection packs and festive gift formats.

Small products are ideal for stockings and Christmas Eve boxes, while larger Maltesers boxes work well in family hampers or as straightforward gifts for chocolate lovers. Find more festive favourites in our Christmas Chocolate collection.

Maltesers Ingredients and Allergens

The exact recipe varies between original Maltesers, truffles, buttons, biscuits and seasonal products. Customers should therefore check the ingredient and allergen information printed on the individual product supplied.

Original Maltesers typically contain ingredients including sugar, skimmed milk powder, cocoa butter, glucose syrup, barley malt extract, cocoa mass, vegetable fats, whey, soya lecithin, wheat flour and wheat gluten.

The principal declared allergens include:

• Milk
• Barley
• Wheat and gluten
• Soya

Some Maltesers products, including certain truffles, may also carry warnings for almonds or hazelnuts. Recipes and manufacturing information can change, so the packaging should always be consulted when purchasing for an allergy or intolerance.

Are Maltesers Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free or Halal?

• Vegetarian: The manufacturer states that its current Maltesers range is suitable for vegetarians. Look for the vegetarian marking on the individual pack.
• Vegan: No. Traditional Maltesers contain milk-derived ingredients and are not suitable for a vegan or dairy-free diet.
• Gluten free: No. Original Maltesers contain barley malt extract, wheat flour and wheat gluten.
• Halal: Do not rely on the brand name or ingredient list alone when formal halal certification is required. Check the exact pack or obtain current confirmation from the manufacturer.

How Many Calories Are in Maltesers?

The official nutritional information for a current 110g Maltesers box lists approximately 503 calories per 100g. A suggested 36.6g portion contains approximately 184 calories.

Calories differ between original Maltesers, white chocolate varieties, buttons, biscuits and truffles. Always use the nutrition panel on the specific pack for the most accurate figures and serving information.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maltesers

What is inside a Malteser?

Each original Malteser contains a light, crisp honeycomb centre with a distinctive malted flavour, surrounded by milk chocolate.

Who makes Maltesers?

Maltesers are produced by Mars Wrigley, the confectionery business behind brands including Mars, Galaxy, Milky Way, M&M’s and Snickers.

Are Maltesers made from honeycomb?

Maltesers are commonly described as having a honeycomb centre. The centre is produced by forming dough into small balls and baking it before applying the chocolate coatings.

Are Maltesers gluten free?

No. Original Maltesers contain barley malt extract, wheat flour and wheat gluten, making them unsuitable for a gluten-free diet.

Are Maltesers suitable for vegetarians?

Yes. The brand states that its current range is suitable for vegetarians, although customers should still check the marking on the exact product supplied.

Are Maltesers nut free?

Do not assume that every Maltesers product is suitable for someone with a nut allergy. Ingredients and precautionary warnings vary between original chocolates, truffles and seasonal products. Always check the pack.

What is the correct spelling: Maltesers or Malteasers?

The official brand spelling is Maltesers. “Malteasers” is a common misspelling inspired by the word “malt”.

Can Maltesers be used for baking?

Yes. Maltesers are popular for decorating cakes, brownies, cheesecakes, cupcakes, rocky road and ice cream desserts.

Can I buy Maltesers in bulk?

Larger boxes, multipacks and bulk quantities may be available. Check the live product listings for current pack sizes and stock.

Why Chocolate Lovers Choose Maltesers

• Distinctive crisp honeycomb centre
• Classic malted flavour
• Smooth milk chocolate coating
• Convenient bags, pouches and boxes
• Excellent for sharing and movie nights
• Wide choice of gifts and truffle boxes
• Popular in cakes, cheesecakes and desserts
• Seasonal Easter and Christmas formats
• A British chocolate favourite since the 1930s

From original chocolate balls and sharing pouches to Maltesers Truffles, Teasers, buttons and seasonal gifts, the range offers something for everyday treats and special occasions alike. Add them to a personalised gift, build an indulgent selection from our Chocolate Hampers or discover more branded favourites in our Online Sweet Shop.