Famous chocolate products from around the Globe

It's the perfect pick me up - just the smell of chocolate can switch your mood from gloomy to happy and there is nothing better than a cup of steaming hot chocolate to bring you comfort and warmth on a cold, rainy day. Fortunately, these days a chocolate treat is just around the corner for most of us and many Countries have their own famous chocolate brands to boast about. We take a look at some of the most famous below.

Many chocolate lovers not only love to binge on chocolates, but many have also developed a passion for baking chocolate-flavored sweets. And when it comes to chocolates for baking, one name stands out and this is Santa Barbara organic baking chocolate. The United States Food and Drug Administration listed Santa Barbara Chocolate under the chocolate liquor category, but the reality is that it is non-alcoholic. Santa Barbara boasts of baking chocolates made from 100 percent organic cacao. Santa Barbara also has a chocolate variety that is gluten-free and suitable for vegans too. 

Kit Kat is a very famous chocolate product that originated from the United Kingdom. This chocolate bar consists of thin wafers coated with rich milk chocolate. It is undeniably delicious and another good thing about this chocolate is that inside it is one big chocolate packaging that consists of pieces of trapezoidal bars that you can easily crack to separate each one. This makes sharing the chocolate with your friends and loved ones so much easier to do. This is a good treat not only for children, but also for adults as well.  At first, Kit Kat was originally named Kit Cat in 1935. It has a long history and now it has become one of the household staples. Kit Kat also features various flavors to satisfy everyone’s craving and preference. To name a few, they offer Kit Kat White Chocolate, Kit Kat Hazelnut, and Kit Kat Green Tea Matcha.

This is another famous chocolate brand from the United States, which is also the world's largest chocolate company. Many of Hershey’s products had become bestsellers such as Hershey’s chocolate bar and Hershey’s kisses. Hershey’s have also acquired other sweets companies over the years such as Reese’s Pieces and Peanut Butter Cups, Almond Joy, as wells as Mounds.  It all started in Philadelphia when Milton S. Hershey had opened a simple candy shop way back 1873. Today, Hershey’s owned a town in Pennsylvania. If you want a one of a kind experience, then we suggest that you should visit the Hershey’s Chocolate World.

Cadbury is previously known as Cadbury’s. It is owned by Mondelez International, a multinational British confectionary. It is also considered to be the 2nd largest confectionery brand worldwide. Cadbury is situated in Uxbridge, West London. This brand operates globally in at least in 50 countries. The brand is famous for its products such as Creme Egg, Roses selection boxes and Dairy Milk. This chocolate company has been booming since 1824 and is still going strong.

Ferrero Rocher, the brand originated in Italy and is also considered to be one of the top-selling chocolate brands in the world. Millions of people around the globe have been loyally endorsing this chocolate product. The company has been around for 200 years and has established its name and reputation as one of the best and not just as the most famous chocolate products. Ferrero Rocher chocolates are well-known for its products wrapped around in a golden foil. Its design made it popular as a holiday gift. The chocolate is composed of a thin wafer shell with hazelnut chocolate inside along with hazelnut, chopped hazelnuts, and milk chocolate.

Toblerone is a very famous chocolate due to its top-quality Swiss chocolate. It is owned by Mondelez International, a well-known US confectionery. This chocolate is distinctly remembered for its triangular prism shape. It consists of nougat and chocolate. They also offer varied flavors such as white chocolate, dark chocolate, and snowtops.

Just like any other foods and beverages, remember that you have to consume chocolates in moderation. Although too much is just too irresistible for chocolates, it is still bad to binge on it. So, eat it in moderation so you can continue to enjoy it for years to come. Consume too much and you run the risk of harming your health.

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