Kinder Milk Slice (Milch-Schnitte)

Kinder Milk Slice, known as Milch-Schnitte in German-speaking markets, is a popular chilled snack consisting of a milky cream and honey filling sandwiched between two thin layers of cocoa sponge cake. The product is part of the Kinder line, which was created with the philosophy of providing children with treats that have a high milk content.

While the Kinder brand originated in Alba, Italy, in 1968, the Milk Slice itself was first launched in Germany in 1978. Because it is a chilled product with a short shelf life, it is manufactured in several specialized Ferrero production facilities across Europe to ensure freshness in local markets. The brand is owned by the Ferrero Group, a massive Italian multinational confectionery company that remains family-owned to this day.