Rating of the best chocolate in Russia. Types of chocolate - classification and best brands

Objects of expertise:

Sample #1- Bitter chocolate bars 72% cocoa "POBEDA"

Sample #2- Bitter (dark) dessert chocolate in POROUS bars

Sample #3- Bitter chocolate in bars "ELITE 75% CACAO "BABAEVSKY"

Sample #4- Bitter chocolate in Ritter SPORT bars with a la Mousse au Chocolat cream filling.

Sample #5- Bitter chocolate in bars 70% cocoa with pieces of cocoa beans roasted in caramel "ZOLOTAYA MARK" Russia. Generous soul"

Sample #6- Bitter chocolate in bars with orange flavor "FREY" BOUQUET D'ORANGES

Sample #7- Bitter chocolate in LINDT EXCELLENCE bars. 70% COCOA

Sample #8- Dark chocolate in ALPEN GOLD bars Dark chocolate

Sample #9- Bitter chocolate in bars "MELANIE" elite 90% cocoa
Producer: JV JSC "Spartak" (Republic of Belarus, Gomel)

Sample #10- Porous dark chocolate in SLAVA bars

Examination conclusions:

Sample No. 7 became the most consistent with the requirements in terms of quality indicators

№7 "LINDT" EXCELLENCE(French company Lindt & Sprungli SAS) - the product is not cheap, but natural: there are no substitutes or equivalents of cocoa butter in the composition of chocolate.

The following samples of the examination yielded slightly; #10, #9, #5 and #8
№10 "GLORY"(factory Krasny Oktyabr) - a little upset by a small deviation (0.5%) from the required amount of cocoa butter, but certainly pleases with a democratic cost.
№9 "MELANIE"elite 90% cocoa is another confirmation of the current opinion about the quality of Belarusian products.
№5 "GOLDEN MARK" Bitter chocolate bars 70% cocoa with pieces of cocoa beans roasted in caramel Russia. Generous Soul" whose manufacturer really revives the traditions of Russian chocolate, offering consumers a quality product.

№8 "ALPEN GOLD" Dark chocolate, of course, is not bitter, but in its "weight category" will give odds to many domestic "dark" counterparts.

The remaining samples have significant deviations from the requirements for this product.

Expertise results:

№1 Dark chocolate bars 72% cocoa "POBEDA"
Producer: Pobeda Confectionery LLC (Russia, Moscow region, Egorevsky district, Klemenevo)
TU 9128-002-52628558-00.
Ingredients: cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, emulsifier (lecithin), flavor identical to natural (vanillin).
Net weight: 100 g
Price: RUB 43.00
Expertise results:the vegetable equivalent of cocoa butter (7% of the total fat content) has been identified, but its amount in the total weight of the chocolate mass does not exceed 5%. Therefore, the use of the term "chocolate" in the name of the product is legitimate. However, the sample does not meet the requirements of GOST R 52821-2007 “Chocolate. General technical conditions” clause 5.3.1. in terms of labeling: the presence of cocoa butter equivalent (vegetable fat) in the composition is not indicated. The content of the total dry residue of cocoa fell short of the declared one - 71.5%.
Cocoa butter content - 28.2%
Mass fraction of fat - 35.2%
Conclusion. Does not meet the requirements of GOST R 52821-2007 in terms of labeling: the presence of vegetable fat - the equivalent of valuable cocoa butter - is not indicated.

№2 Bitter (dark) dessert chocolate in POROUS bars
Producer: JSC "Confectionery factory named after N.K. Krupskaya (Russia, St. Petersburg)
GOST R 52821-2007
Ingredients: cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier - soy lecithin (E322), Vanilla flavoring identical to natural.
Net weight: 70 g.
Price: 36.20 rubles.
Expertise results:According to the identification characteristics, the studied sample complies with the requirements of GOST, however, it contains the equivalent of cocoa butter in the amount of 3.7% of the total amount of fat, but its amount in the total weight of the chocolate mass does not exceed 5%. Therefore, the use of the term "chocolate" in the name of the product is legitimate.
The content of the total dry residue of cocoa corresponds to that stated on the label - 58.1%.
Cocoa butter content - 30.5% at a rate for dark chocolate of at least 33%
Mass fraction of fat - 34.2%
Conclusion. Does not meet the requirements of GOST R 52821-2007 in terms of completeness and reliability of information for the consumer: the presence of a vegetable equivalent of cocoa butter in the product is not indicated. There is also confusion in the name of chocolate: “bitter” is indicated on the front side, “dark” on the back. The requirements for these two types of chocolate are different. Does not meet the standard and the amount of valuable cocoa butter.

№3 Bitter chocolate in bars "ELITE 75% CACAO "BABAEVSKY"
Producer: OJSC "Confectionery Concern" Babaevsky "(Russia, Moscow)
TU 9125-003-00340658
Ingredients: cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa powder, cocoa butter, emulsifiers: E322, E476, vanilla flavor identical to natural.
Net weight: 100 g
Price: RUB 40.00
Expertise results:According to the identification characteristics, the studied sample complies with the requirements of GOST, however, it contains the equivalent of cocoa butter - 3.8% of the total amount of fat, but in the total weight of the chocolate mass its amount does not exceed 5%. Therefore, the use of the term "chocolate" in the name of the product is legitimate.
The content of the total dry residue of cocoa corresponds to that stated on the label - 73.9%.
Cocoa butter content - 31.6%*
Mass fraction of fat - 35.4%
Conclusion. Does not meet the requirements of GOST R 52821-2007 in terms of completeness and reliability of information for the consumer: the presence of a vegetable equivalent of cocoa butter in the product is not indicated.

No. 4 Bitter chocolate in Ritter SPORT bars with a la Mousse au Chocolat cream filling.
Manufacturer: Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG (Germany, Waldenbuch)
Ingredients: sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, anhydrous milk fat, emulsifier (soy lecithin), natural flavor.
Filling: sugar, cocoa mass, whole milk powder, vegetable fat, anhydrous milk fat, cocoa butter, nut butter (hazelnuts), emulsifier (soy lecithin), natural flavor.
Net weight: 100 g
Price: 55.30 RUB
Expertise results:The composition revealed the equivalent of cocoa butter - 10% of the total fat content, however, in the total weight of the chocolate mass, its amount does not exceed 5%. Therefore, the use of the term "chocolate" in the name of the product is legitimate.
The content of the total dry residue of cocoa - 48.7% * (*because the product is imported, the State Standard of 55% for dark chocolate does not apply)
Cocoa butter content - 24.8% ** (**because the product is imported, the state norm of 33% for dark chocolate does not apply)
Mass fraction of fat - 34.8%
Conclusion. Does not meet the requirements of GOST R 52821-2007 in terms of labeling: the presence of cocoa butter equivalent in the product is not clearly identified, but is veiled in the composition of the filling. Such information should be placed in the same field of view as the composition of the product, with a clear separation from this list.

№5 Bitter chocolate bars 70% cocoa with pieces of cocoa beans roasted in caramel "ZOLOTAYA MARK" Russia. Generous soul"
Producer: JSC "Confectionery association "Russia" (Russia, Samara)
TU 9125-011-43902960
Ingredients: cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa powder, pieces of cocoa beans roasted in caramel, stabilizer (milk fat), natural vanilla extract.
Net weight: 100 g
Price: RUB 83.99
Expertise results:The studied sample meets the requirements of GOST R 52821-2007 “Chocolate. OTU” There are no substitutes and equivalents of cocoa butter in the composition of chocolate (the actual amount is less than 3% of the total fat).
The content of the total dry residue of cocoa - 73.7%.

Mass fraction of fat - 38.5%
Conclusion. The product complies with the declared properties (Specifications), as well as the requirements for labeling in accordance with GOST R 52821-2007.

№6 Dark chocolate in bars with orange flavor «FREY» BOUQUET D’ORANGES
Manufacturer: Chocolat Frey AG (Switzerland).
Importer: Prodline LLC (Moscow)
Ingredients: cocoa mass, sugar, orange granulate 10% (sugar, orange powder 10%, acidifier: citric acid, natural flavor), cocoa butter, emulsifier (soy lecithin), natural flavors.
Net weight: 100 g
Price: RUB 85.50
Expertise results:The studied sample meets the requirements of GOST R 52821-2007 “Chocolate. OTU". However, the chocolate contains the equivalent of cocoa butter (4.3% of the total fat). The content of the total dry residue of cocoa quite a bit did not reach the promised value of 55% - in fact it turned out to be 53.3%.
The cocoa butter content - 28.1% - is low for dark chocolate.
Mass fraction of fat - 32.4%
Conclusion. Does not meet the requirements of GOST R 52821-2007 in terms of labeling: the presence of a vegetable equivalent of cocoa butter in the product is not indicated. The cocoa butter content is more in line with dark chocolate than bittersweet.

№7 Dark chocolate in LINDT EXCELLENCE bars. 70% COCOA
Manufacturer: Lindt & Sprungli SAS (France).
Importer: Van Melle LLC (Moscow)
Ingredients: cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, natural vanilla beans.
Net weight: 100 g
Price: RUB 100.00
Expertise results:The studied sample meets the requirements of GOST R 52821-2007 “Chocolate. OTU". There are no substitutes and equivalents of cocoa butter in the composition of chocolate.
The content of the total dry residue of cocoa - 75.9%.
Cocoa butter content - 40.1%
Mass fraction of fat - 40.1%
Conclusion. The product complies with the properties declared on the packaging, as well as the requirements for labeling in accordance with GOST R 52821-2007.

№8 Dark chocolate in ALPEN GOLD bars Dark chocolate
Producer: Kraft Foods Rus LLC (Russia, Vladimir region, Pokrov)
TU 9125-007-4049419
Ingredients: sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, milk fat, emulsifiers (soy lecithin, E476), vanillin flavor identical to natural.
Net weight: 100 g
Price: 33.99 rubles.
Expertise results:
The content of the total dry residue of cocoa - 54.1% * (* considering the GOST norm for dark chocolate (at least 40%) - very good (!))
Cocoa butter content - 24.6% ** (** with the state standard for dark chocolate of at least 20%)
Mass fraction of fat - 27.8%
Conclusion. The product complies with the properties declared on the packaging (Specifications), as well as the requirements for labeling in accordance with GOST R 52821-2007.

№9 Bitter chocolate bar "MELANIE" elite 90% cocoa
Producer: JV JSC "Spartak" (Republic of Belarus, Gomel).
Importer: Belkonditer LLC (Moscow)
TU RB 37602662 622-99
Ingredients: cocoa mass, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, cocoa butter, emulsifier - E322 lecithin, flavor identical to natural - vanillin.
Net weight: 100 g
Price: 36.20 rubles.
Expertise results:The studied sample meets the requirements of GOST R 52821-2007 “Chocolate. OTU". The chocolate contains no substitutes and equivalents of cocoa butter (less than 3.0% of the total fat content).
The content of the total dry residue of cocoa - 84.7% with the declared amount of 87.2%
Cocoa butter content - 35.8%
Mass fraction of fat - 38.9%
Conclusion. The product as a whole justifies its name "bitter chocolate", however, a very slight deviation from the declared level of cocoa solids is noted. According to the completeness of information for the consumer in accordance with clause 5.3 of GOST R 52821-2007, there are no claims against the manufacturer.

No. 10 Porous dark chocolate in SLAVA bars
Producer: JSC "Red October" (Russia, Moscow)
GOST R 52821-2007
Ingredients: sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier E322, vanilla flavor identical to natural.
Net weight: 75 g.
Price: RUB 36.30
Expertise results:The studied sample meets the requirements of GOST R 52821-2007 “Chocolate. OTU". The chocolate contains no substitutes and equivalents of cocoa butter (less than 3.0% of the total fat content).
The content of the total dry residue of cocoa - 63.9% with the declared amount of 55.5 (!)%
Cocoa butter content - 32.5% at a rate of 33%
Mass fraction of fat - 35.6%
Conclusion. The product fully complies with the requirements of GOST. A slight deviation from the declared content of valuable cocoa butter was noted. The information for the consumer satisfies the requirements for the labeling of chocolate.

Summing up, it remains to emphasize that the main trick of dark chocolate manufacturers is to replace valuable cocoa butter. But to find out it is real only in laboratory conditions.

There are many things in the world that can amaze and surprise you greatly. Not many people believe in certain things, but there are some really incredible ones. Everyone knows that the price justifies the quality. Perhaps the ingredient is exotic or hard to find. But we will talk about a simple dessert - chocolate, which is available to everyone and is not a gourmet dish for a couple of thousand dollars.

The most expensive treat

This photo shows the most expensive chocolate in the world, which costs more than two thousand dollars. Who would have thought that it is possible to invent chocolate with a cost of 50 gr. gold. Such an expensive and exquisite thing is sold only to order and does not live in the world for more than an hour (it is eaten immediately).

It is so valuable that it is considered the most expensive chocolate in the world, and its rating is 1st on our planet. So far no one has been able to surpass the achievement

What is the most expensive chocolate in the world and who is its creator? Such a genius and master in the chocolate business is Fritz Knipschildt. For his creation, he set a price of $ 2,600 (145,600 rubles) for half a kilogram. The whole point lies in a special ingredient - the truffle. Truffles are one of the most expensive products on the planet.

The creator of this delicacy has already managed to get into the Guinness Book of Records. At the moment, the most expensive chocolate in the world in terms of composition and taste is Fritz chocolate. Due to the unusual combination of two ingredients, he received worldwide fame. The most expensive Madeleine chocolate in the world is called La Madeline au Truffe.

How and when to eat it?

Natural and unusual products usually have a shelf life of several days. All ingredients are carefully selected and sorted to be the best of the best. Each product is made by hand. Cream or another perishable ingredient is often used. Under such conditions, the product should be eaten either immediately or a maximum of a couple of days later.

The most expensive chocolate in the world should be eaten slowly, little by little biting and chewing each piece in order to feel the whole taste and unusualness of the confectionery.

Great gourmets and experts appreciated such an unusual combination of tastes very highly. Since the contents of the package spoil quickly and cost a lot of money, it is made to order so as not to lose money on one spoiled chocolate bar, which costs $ 250 (14,000 rubles).

On the origin of sweetness

World famous delicacy - No one could have imagined that cocoa beans would become the most expensive chocolate.

This delicacy originates from the ancient peoples. For more than 500 years, it has been consumed in various forms and in many ways. Many varieties exist and combinations of the product with unusually strange ingredients. For example, pepper or salt.

500 years ago, an unusual drink was used in the Aztec and Maya tribes. It contained chili peppers and cocoa bean butter, which were valued like human life. Just a hundred beans of cocoa could be exchanged for a whole slave. Only priests, leaders and the rich could drink a drink made from cocoa. It was believed that it cures diseases, gives strength, prolongs life. Chief Montezuma loved this "elixir of life" so much that he drank up to 50 cups a day.

Popularity in Europe

After Columbus brought cocoa to the Americas in 1502, it began to slowly spread around the world. Although a drink with a specific taste was carefully hidden in the country and was used only by people who were representatives of the upper classes.

In the 19th century, thanks to François Louis Caillé, chocolate acquired its sweet taste, solid form and great popularity. He made chocolate what it is today by adding sweetness and milk (dry) to it for the first time. I also removed the hot chili peppers from the composition. Many people liked this option. After Francois created a solid version of chocolate. It began to be used not only by adults, but also by children.

Rating of the most expensive chocolate. top 10

Probably, only experts and wealthy people know about expensive chocolate for hundreds of dollars made of gold and truffles. This information is really amazing in how expensive the product is from the best chocolatiers.

La Madeline au Truffe is the most expensive chocolate in the world in terms of its composition. Half a kilogram costs $2,600 (145,600 rubles). So far no one has been able to beat Fritz Knipschildt's record. This is one of the most expensive types of chocolate in the world.
Wispa Gold Chocolate by Cadbury is a product coated with a layer of edible gold. Price - $ 1,628 (91,168 rubles).
Le Grand Louis XVI by Debauve & Gallais. The manufacturer was the supplier of Napoleon himself. It's unbelievable, but true. Price - $ 900 (50,400 rubles).
Chocolates with Edible Gold by DeLafee. The product looks like a piece of jewelry. The surface is the finest cocoa from Ecuador interspersed with edible bits of gold. Price - $ 508 (28,448 rubles).
Amedei Toscano is a product made up of the most expensive components. To create one box of chocolate, they take: 450 Swarovski crystals, truffles, edible gold, the best champagne, high-quality chocolate. Only $294 (16,464 rubles).
The Aficionado's Collection by The House of Grauer. This manufacturer offers specific sweets. The best tobacco leaves are included in these products. They are advertised as a delicacy for lovers of cigars and smoking. Price - $ 210 (11,760 rubles).
Richard. The manufacturer is famous for its varieties of sweets. The assortment includes chocolate confectionery with the taste of citrus fruits, plants, flowers, peppers, etc. Price - $ 120 (6,748 rubles).
Grand Cru. Pierre Marcolini is a chocolatier who is recognized as the most accurate pastry chef. Its ingredients for preparation are mixed thoroughly, and the entire cooking process is carried out at the highest level. Pierre presents his dishes as dishes from the best chefs. Marcolini valued his chocolate at $102 (5,712 rubles).
Amedei Porcelana by Amedei is recognized as the best and has many awards for this. Cocoa is grown in Venezuela, it is one of the best and rare varieties. The price for a tile is $90 (5,040 rubles).
Vosges Haut Chocolat. The owner of the confectionery - Katrina Markoff - has become popular because of the unusual recipes for her chocolate. Katerina uses ginger, cinnamon, pepper, wasabi, etc. in their products. The average price per pack is $69 (3,864 rubles).

The benefits of sweetness

Not many people know about the great benefits of chocolate. Since childhood, they have been taught that sweets are always harmful and undesirable for health.

But here are the biggest pros of this product.

Mood improvement. In the process of using the product, the hormone of joy - endorphin - is released.
Energy source. Chocolate is quite high in calories, it helps to eliminate fatigue.
Strengthening the work of the brain. After eating chocolate, increased performance occurs.
High-quality dark chocolate is allowed even on a diet.
Excites. It is an aphrodisiac for humans.
Good for skin. Therefore, it is used in spa treatments.

Harm

Basically, the whole trouble with sweets is because of its excess in the diet. If you use something in large quantities, you can earn the disease. After eating chocolate in excess, the stomach begins to hurt, excess weight may appear, blood sugar rises, etc.

How to define an expensive and high-quality product?

Everyone knows that a good product is expensive. But this statement is not always correct. You need to be able to distinguish the original from fakes. Chocolate is no exception in this case. Instead of quality ingredients, various cheap substitutes are added. For example, instead of cocoa butter - vegetable, instead of good sugar - some other, cheaper, etc.

matte color inside (when the chocolate breaks, inside it should be matte, dark, no shine and traces);
aroma (real chocolate should smell good);
melts well;
solid and pleasant packaging (if the product was stored in inappropriate conditions, this will be reflected in the packaging).

Even the most expensive chocolate in the world can be tasteless. The main criteria are quality and consumer preferences.

Chocolate has long been synonymous with enjoyment and delicious taste. Tasting it, people often close their eyes, trying to fully experience all the pleasure of sweetness. Indeed, in this product, cream, milk and cocoa are mixed in an ideal proportion. And many varieties of chocolate allow confectioners to interest anyone in their products, not leaving him indifferent.

Today, the world produces many brands of chocolate bars, bars, sweets and other products. At the same time, the 10 largest brands stand out, largely due to which we love chocolate.

kitkat. In 1935, Rowntree's Chocolate crispy bars were launched in York, England. 4 small chocolate products were combined into one tile at once. In 1937, the new product was named KitKat. The product became so popular that it soon became an integral part of traditional English tea drinking. The tiles themselves consisted of milk wafers topped with a layer of hot chocolate. In 1989, Rowntree was acquired by Nestle, and the KitKat brand began to be actively promoted in world markets. Naturally, the manufacturer did not stand still. Bars with a variety of wrappers, flavors and aromas began to appear on sale. Now you can find KitKat with strawberries and cream, mango, wild berries. For those who are on a diet, a special low-carbohydrate product is produced. However, it turned out that consumers still prefer the classic taste and 4-bar form. At least $300 million worth of crispy bars are sold worldwide each year.

Mars. This brand is famous for its high sales around the world, Mars bars are eaten by the most people. The history of the brand and the entire company began in ordinary American cuisine. There, Frank Mars, along with his wife, began to make inexpensive sweets. In 1911, the company was already born. When the developed company opened its branch in England, the Mars bar appeared on the market. Since then, the taste of the product has constantly changed, as has the shape and packaging. Although the ingredients themselves remain the same, their proportion is constantly changing. The rich taste of the bar includes nougat, almond crumbs, caramel filling and a thick chocolate layer. Today "Mars" is produced in several varieties

galaxy. Speaking of chocolate taste, it is impossible not to mention this brand. Galaxy gives a person a truly deep pleasure. The owner of the brand is the Mars company. This chocolate is very popular not only in England, but also in the Middle East and Africa. In many other countries we know this chocolate as Dove. This product in its varieties includes many components - milk chocolate and caramel, fruits and nuts ... The brand appeared on the market in 1960, and since 1986 it has been owned by the Mars company. Under this brand, not only chocolate bars are produced, but also a mixture for making hot chocolate, ice cream and other sweets.

Cadbury. This brand is the best selling among all chocolate products. Its history began in 1824, when John Cadbury began his career as a confectioner in London. He opened his cafe in Birmingham. Seven years later, he began to produce cocoa and hot chocolate according to his own recipes. Then the main tools in his work were the pestle and mortar. Interestingly, John Cadbury was a life member of the Temperance Society. He considered his sweet foods as a substitute for alcohol, which had destructive social functions. In 1913, his heirs significantly changed the product being produced, making it much more porous. The pride of the company, milk chocolate "Dary Milk", has been produced since 1905. Now the brand under its own name also produces cereals, milk and fruit chocolates and bars, and even crackers. Cadbury is a sweet spot for big business, and the company recently turned down a $15 billion bid for Kraft.

Toblerone. The packaging of this chocolate is very unusual, because it is made in the form of a triangular prism. But even more people are attracted by the very taste of this product. The chocolate recipe was invented in 1908 by Theodor Tobler and his cousin Emil Baumann. Then it included nougat, almonds and honey, covered with chocolate on top. The name itself is a combination of the author's name and the Italian word torrone (a special kind of nougat). The very next year, enterprising confectioners registered their brand. Why chocolate has such an unusual shape is not entirely clear. Someone thinks that the triangle resembles the Matterhorn in the Alps. And someone believes that Tobler was inspired by a living pyramid of variety show dancers. Even a political scandal is associated with the name of chocolate. In 1995, the Swedish politician Sahlin spent part of her working funds, including on a couple of these sweets. The case received a lot of publicity under the name "The Toblerone Affair". Salin herself left politics for a while, refusing to fight for the post-premiership. Chocolate today comes in a variety of flavors - plain, white, fruit with nuts, and honey.

Patchi. Using the best varieties of cocoa and hot chocolate, Lebanese confectioners have created a new variety for true gourmets. The company was founded in 1974 by Nizar. She immediately decided that it was necessary to make not just tasty things, but also to wrap them in exquisite and magnificent packaging. Patchi was originally positioned as a luxurious attribute for the richest people. Today chocolates are made in a mixed Belgian-Swiss style. The brand is presented in 140 stores in 35 countries of the world. Candies are famous for their decorations. Styles and colors can be appropriate for occasions or seasons. There are collections for holidays such as Christmas, Ramadan, Valentine's Day and so on. At the same time, natural ingredients are used in sweets - cocoa, milk powder, vanillin, roasted nuts and dried fruits. It is the Patchi brand that owns the most expensive chocolate in the world. A box of 49 was sold for £5,000 and is part of the Cream of Society premium collection.

Guyan. This famous brand of chocolate comes from Belgium. The company was founded by Guy Fawbert. The name of the new product was given from a combination of the words Guy and Lillian (Fobert's wife). This is perhaps the most famous chocolate in the form of sea shells today. Inside them is a delicate praline with nuts and various fillings. The symbol of the brand is a seahorse, the use of which is protected by copyright. The company now sells its gourmet chocolates in custom-designed gift boxes, bars and truffles. Guylian entered the Guinness World Records in 2005 for creating the largest chocolate Easter egg of all time. It was exhibited in Saint-Niklas, Belgium. 26 confectioners of the company worked on the miracle chocolate for 8 days. The sculpture is 8 meters high and 6 meters wide. It took 1950 kilograms of chocolate to make it.

Ghirardelli. In 1852, the Italian Domingo Girardelli entered the US chocolate business. Having suffered a lot by that time from a series of financial losses and crises, he did not even imagine that over time the whole world would fall in love with his brand of sweets. Their distinctive style was the irresistible taste and form of "Ghirardelli". Today it is the second oldest chocolate company in the United States. At the same time, here, as in few other places, all aspects of chocolate production are controlled. Up to 40% of the cocoa beans are rejected to ensure a truly premium quality product. Then the fruits are roasted and crushed to grains with a diameter of 19 micrometers. Today, Italian masters produce several varieties of chocolate, there are also unusual ones with a hint of cinnamon or mint. The company also produces other food products - chocolate drinks and flavored sauces. Today, the company is headquartered in the US and is one of the leading chocolate brands in the world.

[email protected]. The history of the company begins in 1845. Then Rudolf Sprangli and his son owned a pastry shop in Zurich. They decided to expand their business and start producing chocolate. Rudolf's son bought the Lindt company in 1899 and the company took its current name. However, the company is constantly developing, so, in 1994, an Austrian chocolate factory was acquired, and in 1997 and 1998, an Italian and American one. The brand offers one of the most unique chocolate flavors. The Swiss were able to bring a piece of art to confectionery. The brand has been the benchmark for what milk chocolate should be for many years. In addition, the Swiss produce its varieties. There is a collection with dried fruits, different styles of decoration and filling methods. After all, chocolate should be perfectly smooth. The company has 6 factories around the world. The fame of the brand was brought by their golden Bunny rabbits. These Easter chocolates have been sold every Easter since 1952. At the same time, each rabbit has a cute ribbon tied around its neck. In assortment [email protected] many products: black and white chocolate flavored with toffee, caramel, coffee, vanilla, pistachio, tangerine, cherry and many other flavors.

Ferrero Rocher. And in the end, we will leave, as it should be, the most delicious. Ferrero Rocher are large chocolates created by Italian confectioners and conquered the whole world. This treat is a whole hazelnut covered in milk chocolate, surrounded by Nutella filling and encased in a nutshell. Based on this candy, the brand has created several more masterpieces - with lemon, forest year, pistachio, almond and hazelnut flavors. Well, our most popular delicacy is Raffaello, where almonds took the place of the nut, but the essence of the candy remained the same. Candies have been produced since 1982, each contains 73 calories. The wrappers are usually gilded or silver in color, demonstrating the elegance and luxury of such a dish.

Today, the world produces many brands of chocolate bars, bars, sweets and other products. At the same time, the 10 largest brands stand out, largely due to which we love chocolate.

Chocolate is a delicacy that almost no one can refuse. Inveterate sweet tooth pamper themselves every day with this popular product. It is worth noting that those who follow the figure allow themselves to periodically eat sweets, because dark chocolate is produced, which is good for the body and in small quantities is not able to harm the figure. Famous brands of chocolate are produced by manufacturers from all over the world.

Ritter Sport

A well-known brand of chocolate that is produced in Germany and sold all over the world. Each type of Ritter Sport chocolate bar has a square shape and is divided into 16 small squares. "Ritter Sport" has 28 types of chocolate, which are packaged in packages of different colors. The product from the German manufacturer is of the highest quality, as it is made from natural ingredients.

Snickers

Chocolate brand Snickers (Snickers) is produced by the American manufacturer Mars Incorporated and is very popular among our compatriots. The bar contains roasted peanuts (seeds, hazelnuts, almonds), caramel and nougat, and is topped with milk chocolate. To date, sales of the beloved bar by many reach $ 2 billion per year.

Milka

Delicious milk chocolate brand Milka (Milka) is produced by Kraft Foods (now Mondelēz International). For the first time, a chocolate bar with this brand was released back in 1901. Since then, many of us have tried quality chocolate bars with raisins, nuts and other ingredients. The packaging of the chocolate is adorned with the image of a purple cow, which has become the symbol of the company.

Alpen Gold

Chocolate Alpen Gold (Alpen Gold) is a variety of tastes, high quality and quite affordable cost of the product. This brand occupies a leading position among the world's chocolate manufacturers. The company produces both black and milk chocolate. There are also interesting options for tiles with peanuts and corn flakes, with strawberries and yogurt, with cookies and raisins, etc.

Twix

The most popular brands of chocolate include the Twix bar (Twix). It consists of two strips, each of which contains cookies and caramel inside and is covered with a layer of milk chocolate. Initially, this product was called Raider and was produced in the UK (from 1968 to 1979). Later, the American manufacturer gave the bar a new name. Despite this, in many European countries Twix chocolate is sold under the Raider brand.

Lindt

The Swiss chocolate manufacturer offers its customers only a truly high-quality product. Dark and milk chocolate is available in regular and gift packaging. This manufacturer also makes bitter chocolate brand Lindt (Liedt) with 99% cocoa content. Only true lovers will appreciate such a product.

Ferrero Rocher

Round chocolate sweets are packaged in a very beautiful box and are great as a delicious present. The Italian manufacturer has created a real luxury: the composition of the Ferrero Rocher candy (Ferrero Rocher) includes a whole hazelnut and a thin waffle with walnut cream. "Sharik" is covered with milk chocolate with chopped hazelnuts. The product is quite high in calories - the candy, hidden behind a gilded wrapper, contains 69 kcal.

kitkat

Chocolate bars KitKat (Kit Kat) is produced by the American company Nestle. The sweet product combines wafers with a layer of nut and cream filling and a coating of milk chocolate. Many customers prefer Kit Kat for its delicate and pleasant taste. Available in various volumes: from one to several bars per pack.

"The highest quality at an affordable price" is the motto of the factory that produces the most delicious product called "Russian Chocolate". It is very popular in Russia. There are several types of porous chocolate of this brand: white, milk and black. Due to the porous structure, white chocolate of the Russian Chocolate brand acquires a very interesting taste.

Bounty

The name of such a brand of chocolates as Bounty (Bounty) in translation means "generosity". Indeed, a large amount of coconut pulp was very generously put into the chocolate bar. Topped with high quality milk chocolate. Bounty bars are produced by Mars Incorporated.

Traditional milk chocolate Chaika with the addition of roasted grated nuts. The product contains a minimum amount of cocoa - 33%. Popular chocolate bars are produced by the Ukrainian company Roshen. The blue packaging with the image of a seagull is familiar to both grandmothers and children.

Aero

Traditional porous chocolate Aero (Aero) in the form of a small bar. Produced under the Nestle brand. Due to the large number of bubbles, the chocolate just melts in your mouth. Milk chocolate is very popular.

Alenka

Milk chocolate Alenka, which was produced in the USSR (since 1965). It is now produced in Russia by the Krasny Oktyabr factory. A distinctive feature of this tile is a creamy "fat" taste. The packaging of chocolate shows a chubby girl in a headscarf.

milky way

Another popular product from the well-known manufacturer Mars Incorporated. The bar contains caramel and light chocolate nougat, covered with a layer of milk chocolate. Recently, Milky Way (Milky Way) with strawberry flavor has also been popular.

Nuts

This is the only chocolate bar with whole hazelnuts on the Russian market. The composition of delicious sweets also includes tender nougat, viscous caramel and chocolate. Nuts has been produced in Russia since 1996. Now it can be purchased in three formats: a 50-gram or 60-gram bar, as well as a multi-pack (consisting of 5 chocolates of 30 grams each).

Mars

The Mars chocolate bar (Mars), produced by the American company Mars Incorporated, was first released back in 1932. Since then, he has millions of fans. The main ingredients of the bar are nougat and high-quality milk chocolate.

Ristora

A well-known brand of hot chocolate is produced by an Italian manufacturer that guarantees the high quality of its product. The product is a soluble drink based on cocoa powder. The result is a delicious and fragrant Ristora brand hot chocolate with a unique and rich taste.

Each manufacturer of confectionery products has many options for chocolate: white, milk and black. Some companies also produce products with various fillers. To find "your" chocolate, you will have to work hard and eat an unmeasured amount of sweets!