Redskins are raspberry-flavoured chewy confections manufactured in Australia by Nestlé under their Willy Wonka brand.
The candy is sold as a short 4-gram bar wrapped in paper. Multi-packs and Redskin lollipops are also available.
Redskins are popular with young children because of their low price.[citation needed] They are also reputed for their tactile properties, in particular their ability to twist and stretch to great lengths.[citation needed] This is similar to the American taffy.
Redskins contain gelatine, so are not suitable for vegetarians.
Controversy
In 1996, a complaint was made to the New Zealand Advertising Standards Complaints Board about a Redskins advertisement aired on New Zealand television. The advertisement featured comedian Mark Wright dressed in American Indian clothing and assuming a mock accent. A stereotypical[citation needed] drumbeat featured on the soundtrack. Despite protest from Nestlé New Zealand that the advertisement was inoffensive, the Board upheld the complaint.[1]
Redskin packaging formerly featured an image of a Native American wearing a traditional headdress. This was replaced in the late 1990s by a more neutral red character.
References
- ^ Kennedy, E. 'Complaints board upholds ruling against sweets ad', The Dominion, 1 July 1996.
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