Neapolitans (also Napolitains or Naps) are individually wrapped square or rectangular pieces of chocolate in assorted flavours. They are often served by hotels and coffee shops (often with a cup of coffee) and may feature packaging with customized branding when used for promotional purposes.[1]
Neapolitans are about 3 cm by 2 cm in size, weigh about 5 g, and are individually wrapped. They may be of any type of chocolate. Terry's of York, England, first mass-produced neapolitans in 1899.[2] They have since been produced in many flavours by many confectionery companies.
The name "neapolitan" originates from a gift that was made by Louis XVIII in 1819 to Marie-Caroline of Bourbon, a princess from Naples. Each rectangle of chocolate was wrapped individually and featured a view of Naples.[3]
References
- Napolitains E575, E575 GmbH, retrieved 16 September 2016^
- Paul Chrystal. Chocolate: The British Chocolate Industry Bloomsbury, 2013^
- Tibère, Valentine. 101 chocolats à découvrir Dunod, 2014^