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Big Turk

Big Turk is a Canadian chocolate bar made by Nestlé that contains a Turkish delight-style centre coated in milk chocolate.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Big Turk is a Canadian chocolate bar by Nestlé with a chewy Turkish delight-style centre coated in milk chocolate. Its dark magenta filling makes it one of the most distinctive candy bars sold in Canada.

What it is

Big Turk is a chocolate bar containing a Turkish delight-style filling — fruity, gelatinous, and bright magenta — covered in milk chocolate. It is manufactured by Nestlé and sold primarily in Canada, often found alongside other classic Canadian confections.

History

The bar originated with Smiles and Chuckles in Kitchener, Ontario. It was rebranded as Big Turk in 1974. Nestlé later became the manufacturer, and today it remains a niche but well-known Canadian candy bar.

Key details

The filling's dark magenta colour is its most recognizable feature. The combination of fruity Turkish delight and milk chocolate has made Big Turk a polarizing item — loved by some, less enjoyed by others. It is widely available in Canada but can be hard to find outside the country.

In short

  • Chocolate bar with a Turkish delight-style centre
  • Bright magenta filling is a signature trait
  • Originated with Smiles and Chuckles in Kitchener, Ontario
  • Rebranded as Big Turk in 1974; made by Nestlé
Canadian angle

Big Turk is a Canadian confectionery product, strongly associated with Canadian candy culture and sold primarily in Canada.

Quick questions

What is Big Turk?
It's a Canadian chocolate bar by Nestlé with a chewy Turkish delight centre coated in milk chocolate.
What does Big Turk taste like?
It has a fruity, sweet, chewy Turkish delight filling paired with milk chocolate.
Where is Big Turk sold?
Primarily in Canada. It's commonly found in grocery stores and some specialty candy retailers.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Turk
    Supports: Manufacturer, country, product description, and general composition
  2. YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3YqwYczlOI
    Supports: Claims about origin with Smiles and Chuckles, Kitchener, Ontario, and rebranding in 1974
  3. Candy Funhouse — https://www.candyfunhouse.com/products/big-turk
    Supports: Canadian chocolate bar description, Turkish delight filling, and Nestlé branding
  4. Candyrageous — https://www.candyrageous.ca/big-turk/
    Supports: Manufactured by Nestlé and composition as gummy/Turkish delight-style candy coated in chocolate