Forgotten Treats: Discontinued Snacks

As we grow older, we reminisce about our childhood memories, and one of those memories is the delicious snacks we used to enjoy. Unfortunately, not all of those snacks have stood the test of time and have been discontinued. In Australia, there have been many snacks that we have forgotten about, and these snacks hold a special place in our hearts. Here are some of the most memorable discontinued Australian snacks.

1. Polly Waffle: The Iconic Chocolate Bar

The Polly Waffle was a favourite chocolate bar in the 1970s and 1980s. It was made up of chocolate-coated wafer with a marshmallow centre. The Polly Waffle was first introduced in 1947 and was discontinued in 2009 when the maker of the product, Nestlé, decided to remove it from the market due to declining sales. Many people still remember the Polly Waffle and are disappointed that it is no longer available.

2. Choo Choo Bars: The Train-Shaped Delight

The Choo Choo Bar was a train-shaped chocolate bar that was popular in the 1960s and 1970s. The bar was made up of milk chocolate with a crunchy honeycomb centre. The Choo Choo Bar was discontinued in the 1980s due to a lack of demand. Many people remember the Choo Choo Bar fondly and wish that it would make a comeback.

3. Sunnyboy: The Frozen Juice Treat

The Sunnyboy was a frozen juice treat that was popular in the 1970s and 1980s. It was made up of a frozen fruit juice in a plastic tube. The Sunnyboy came in a variety of flavours, including orange, lemonade, cola, and raspberry. The Sunnyboy was discontinued in 2001 due to a lack of demand. Many people still remember the Sunnyboy and are disappointed that it is no longer available.

4. Cadbury Snack: The Perfect Lunchbox Snack

The Cadbury Snack was a popular lunchbox snack in the 1990s. It was made up of a chocolate-coated biscuit with a creamy filling. The Cadbury Snack was discontinued in 2007 due to a lack of demand. Many people still remember the Cadbury Snack and wish that it would make a comeback.

5. Space Food Sticks: The Futuristic Snack

The Space Food Stick was a snack that was popular in the 1960s and 1970s. It was made up of a chewy, chocolate-flavoured stick that was marketed as being similar to the food that astronauts would eat in space. The Space Food Stick was discontinued in the 1980s due to a lack of demand. Many people still remember the Space Food Stick and are disappointed that it is no longer available.

6. Mars Delight: The Lighter Mars Bar

The Mars Delight was a lighter version of the Mars Bar that was popular in the 2000s. It was made up of a crispy wafer coated in caramel and covered in milk chocolate. The Mars Delight was discontinued in 2008 due to a lack of demand. Many people still remember the Mars Delight and wish that it would make a comeback.

7. Tangy Fruits: The Chewy Fruity Treat

Tangy Fruits were a chewy fruity snack that was popular in the 1980s and 1990s. They were made up of a mixture of fruit flavours, including orange, lemon, lime, and raspberry. Tangy Fruits were discontinued in the 2000s due to a lack of demand. Many people still remember Tangy Fruits and wish that they would make a comeback.

8. The Milk Arrowroot Biscuit: The Classic Biscuit

The Milk Arrowroot Biscuit was a classic Australian biscuit that was popular in the 1970s and 1980s. It was made up of a simple biscuit with a hint of milk flavour. The Milk Arrowroot Biscuit is still available today but has been largely forgotten by many people.

9. Burger Rings: The Irresistible Snack

Burger Rings were a popular snack in the 1990s and 2000s. They were made up of a ring-shaped savoury snack with a burger flavour. Burger Rings were discontinued in 2019 due to a lack of demand. Many people still remember Burger Rings and are disappointed that they are no longer available.

10. Yowies: The Fun Chocolate Creatures

Yowies were a chocolate treat that was popular in the 1990s and early 2000s. They were made up of a chocolate shell with a toy inside. The toy was often an animal that was native to Australia. Yowies were discontinued in the mid-2000s due to a lack of demand. Many people still remember Yowies and wish that they would make a comeback.