Why is it called a Tim Tam Slam?

The Tim Tam Slam was the invention of either bored or creative (or both) Australians playing with their food. It caught on and was gratefully adopted by Arnott's in their advertising campaigns. For some reason, Arnott's chose the name "Tim Tam Suck" over the other options.

What is a Tim Tam Slam?

The Tim Tam slam ritual

The ritual involves biting the diagonal corners of the rectangular biscuit, dipping the bottom corner into a hot drink, sipping it through the top corner like a straw and then munching on the whole soggy biscuit.

Who came up with the Tim Tam Slam?

So who created the Tim Tam Slam? Arnott's legend has it that food technologist Michael Depalo, who still works with the business after 30 years, came up with the idea in the research and development centre over a cup of coffee and a conversation.

Why is it called a Tim Tam?

A Tim Tam is a cream-filled sandwich biscuit that was developed by Ian Norris, who worked at Arnott's. During his trip to Britain, he tasted the popular Penguin biscuits and planned to develop a similar sandwich biscuit for his company. The biscuits were launched in 1964 and were named after a derby horse, Tim Tam.

When was the Tim Tam Slam invented?

1983

The Tim Tam Slam was invented in 1983 and has been the country's most iconic way to enjoy a cuppa ever since. Did you know? Tim Tam Original is Arnott's most popular biscuit of all time, with 669 million individual Tim Tam biscuits indulged in every year.

Is Tim Tam Slam real?

The Tim Tam Slam is an Australian coffee break ritual. It goes by many names: the Tim Tam Slam, the Tim Tam Bomb, the Tim Tam Suck, and the Tim Tam Explosion. Whatever you decide to call it, your coffee break will never be the same.

Why is there only 11 Tim Tams in a packet?

Hi there Timothy, Tim Tam Original was always a pack of 11. It's now available in packs of 11, 9 and 5 (as well as packs of 22) to suit different people's wants and needs. Some of our flavours, like Chewy Caramel and Double Coat, only come in nine biscuits and were launched at this size.

How do Australians eat Tim Tams?

The most popular method is to unknowingly eat through a whole packet of the biscuits, which is incredibly calorific but oh so good. Otherwise you can try a "Tim Tam Slam," which treats the biscuit as a drinking straw for a hot or cold beverage of your choice.

What do Americans call Tim Tams?

Arnott’s Original

The USA have done what to our Tim Tams? Sorry to break it to you, but it appears that Tim Tams are known as "Arnott's Original" in the US.

Why are there 9 Tim Tams in a packet?

Some of our flavours, like Chewy Caramel and Double Coat, only come in nine biscuits and were launched at this size. These products, RRP at the same price as Original 11 as they are more costly for Arnott's to bake due to the ingredients.

Are Tim Tams only sold in Australia?

Tim Tams are exported to America and also made in Indonesia for the local market. There has been an ongoing controversy between Aussies and Brits about the relative merits of Tim Tams and Penguins.

Are Tim Tams made in the Netherlands?

The Tim Tams are still "Made in Australia" and packaging in the US bears the slogan "Australia's Favorite Cookie." ("Cookie" being the American word for biscuit.) In 2017, an additional flavour, dark chocolate-mint, was produced for and introduced only in the American market.

How do Aussies eat Tim Tams?

Bite off each end of the Tim Tam. Place one bitten end of the Tim Tam in your mouth, and dip the other bitten end in the hot drink. Now suck, using the Tim Tam as a straw.

Do Tim Tams have pork?

Some of the Tim Tam products contains cochineal which is derived from insects and is not suitable for a vegetarian diet. The gelatin is based on pork and beef bones and therefore does not belong in a vegetarian and vegan diet.

What country owns Tim Tams?

Australia
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Why are there only 9 Tim Tams?

Some of our flavours, like Chewy Caramel and Double Coat, only come in nine biscuits and were launched at this size. These products, RRP at the same price as Original 11 as they are more costly for Arnott's to bake due to the ingredients.

Are Tim Tams sold in Europe?

Tim Tams and other Arnott's products are sold in various stores in The Netherlands and are aslo available in Europe (via our online shop).

What is the most popular Tim Tam Flavour?

And finally, crowned as the best Tim Tam flavour by a whopping 37% of Aussies is…. ORIGINAL! We can't lie, nothing beats the O.G Tim Tam that we all grew up loving, so we can't pretend that this is a shock.

Are Tim Tams Haram?

So what makes TimTams Haram (Mushbooh)?

The original Tim Tams contain cochineal, a natural dye derived from scale insects in the Sternorrhyncha suborder. Cochineal is a scale insect in the Sternorrhyncha suborder. from which the natural dye carmine is derived.

Can you get Tim Tams in the Netherlands?

Tim Tams and other Arnott's products are sold in various stores in The Netherlands and are aslo available in Europe (via our online shop).

Are Tim Tams just Penguins?

The chocolate-covered, cream-filled biscuits are indeed similar, although a Penguin is slightly longer by around a centimetre. In a taste test the Penguin is reportedly crunchier, although more sugary making it somewhat cloying while Tim Tam's level of cocoa is more distinct with a smoother texture.

What bug is in Tim Tams?

As cochineal (E120) is made from crushed beetles, Tim Tams are no longer suitable for vegetarians.

Why is Tim Tam not halal?

The original Tim Tams contain cochineal, a natural dye derived from scale insects in the Sternorrhyncha suborder. Cochineal is a scale insect in the Sternorrhyncha suborder. from which the natural dye carmine is derived.

Why is Tim Tam haram?

So what makes TimTams Haram (Mushbooh)?

The original Tim Tams contain cochineal, a natural dye derived from scale insects in the Sternorrhyncha suborder. Cochineal is a scale insect in the Sternorrhyncha suborder. from which the natural dye carmine is derived.

What is the most haram food in Islam?

Regulations of food

• Carrion.
• Blood.
• Pork.
• Animals dedicated to other than God.
• Horses, mules and donkeys.
• Animals with fangs.
• Birds of prey.
• Other prohibited animals.

Why are dogs haram?

Traditionally, dogs are considered haram, or forbidden, in Islam as they are thought of as dirty. But while conservatives advocate complete avoidance, moderates simply say Muslims should not touch the animal's mucous membranes — such as the nose or mouth — which are considered especially impure.