What was the original flavor combination of the 3 Musketeers bar when it launched in 1932?

The original 3 Musketeers bar contained chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry nougat flavors.

Mars introduced the bar in the United States in 1932. Its name referred to the three flavor sections, rather than to the three characters in Alexandre Dumas’s novel, although the brand later used that literary association in its marketing.

The strawberry and vanilla varieties were eventually discontinued, leaving the familiar chocolate-flavored nougat bar. This history is why older descriptions of 3 Musketeers can sound different from the product sold today.

The bar is also notable for its light, whipped nougat center. Unlike a solid chocolate bar, it depends on aerated nougat for its soft texture and relatively low density.