M&M's Peanut chocolate lentils

M&M's Peanut are a globally recognized confectionery product featuring a roasted peanut covered in milk chocolate and a colorful candy shell. Originally created in the United States in 1941, the brand was inspired by a method used during the Spanish Civil War to prevent chocolate from melting.

Today, the brand is owned by Mars, Incorporated, a major American multinational. While originally an American invention, M&M's are manufactured in various locations worldwide to satisfy regional demand. In Europe, they are primarily produced in facilities in France and Poland. The brand remains one of the largest and most successful candy brands under the Mars Snacking banner, maintaining its headquarters in Newark, New Jersey.