Categories
Chocolate
Explore the world of chocolate
Chocolate is undoubtedly one of the most popular and beloved sweet treats in the world, and it's easy to see why. Whether you're a milk chocolate fan or prefer the depth and richness of dark chocolate, there's a flavor and texture to satisfy every palate and craving.
In this ultimate guide to chocolate, we'll explore the history, production, health benefits, and different types of chocolate to help you become a true chocolate connoisseur.
The journey of chocolate begins with the cacao tree, which is native to South America. The beans from this tree are harvested, fermented, dried, roasted, and ground into cocoa solids, which are then used to make chocolate. Variations in processing, the addition of sugar, and different types of milk and cream produce the different kinds of chocolate we enjoy today.
One of the most fascinating things about chocolate is its rich history. The Aztecs, Mayans, and other indigenous cultures consumed cacao as a bitter drink long before Europeans brought it to the rest of the world. In Europe, chocolate was initially consumed as a luxury beverage for the elite, but eventually became more widely available and accessible to people from all walks of life.
When it comes to health benefits, dark chocolate especially is considered to have many. It's loaded with antioxidants, can help lower blood pressure, and may even boost brain function. And of course, there's the simple pleasure of indulging in a delicious piece of chocolate, which can elevate mood and bring joy to our daily lives.
In this guide, we'll cover everything from chocolate production and bean-to-bar techniques to the myriad ways to enjoy chocolate in desserts, baked goods, and recipes. Whether you're a seasoned chocolate lover or just discovering this delectable treat, we hope to open up a whole new world of chocolate for you to explore and savor.
Explore the world of chocolate
Chocolate is undoubtedly one of the most popular and beloved sweet treats in the world, and it's easy to see why. Whether you're a milk chocolate fan or prefer the depth and richness of dark chocolate, there's a flavor and texture to satisfy every palate and craving.
In this ultimate guide to chocolate, we'll explore the history, production, health benefits, and different types of chocolate to help you become a true chocolate connoisseur.
The journey of chocolate begins with the cacao tree, which is native to South America....
-
Vendor:Ritter Sport Nut Selection Limited Edition Pistachio 100g Milk chocolate with roasted, salted pieces of pistachio nuts (10%). 100% Certified Sustainable Cocoa SourcingWith roasted and salted pistachiosQuality, Chocolate, Squared Rainforest Alliance - People & Nature, Cocoa Ingredients & Allergens Sugar, Cocoa Butter¹, Cocoa Mass¹, Pistachio Nuts, Whole Milk Powder, Lactose (from Milk), Skimmed Milk Powder, Butterfat...Regular price £29.92 GBPRegular priceUnit price per
-
Vendor:Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Bar 95g This Product is HFSS Milk Chocolate. The one. The only. Made with a glass and a half of fresh milk from the British Isles and Ireland, for the classic, creamy taste that's unmistakably Cadbury. Still loved as much...Regular price £42.90 GBPRegular priceUnit price per
-
Vendor:Cadbury Caramilk Chocolate Bar 80g This Product is HFSS White Chocolate With Caramelised Milk Powder (7 %). ‘What is Caramilk?' we hear you wonder. It's a golden blend of Cadbury white chocolate and caramelised milk powder developed for the UK & Ireland. A great...Regular price £50.70 GBPRegular priceUnit price per
-
Vendor:Patislove Angel's Hair White Chocolate with Dried Raspberry Powder 90g White Chocolate with Raspberry Powder, Filled with Pistachio Cream And Turkish Cotton Candy Turkish Cotton Candy Pistachio Cream Ingredients & Allergens White Chocolate (61%) [Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Whole Milk Powder, Whey Powder (Dairy Product), Skimmed Milk Powder, Emulsifier (Ammonium Phosphatides,...Regular price £34.66 GBPRegular priceUnit price per
-
Vendor:Choc Nibbles Original Chocolate, Biscuit and Caramel Flavoured Confectionery Dusted with Icing Sugar. The original nobbly nibbleMade with real chocolate, biscuit, caramel and dusted with icing sugarSuitable for vegetarians Suitable for Vegetarians Ingredients & Allergens Sugar, Wheat Flour (with Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Whole and...Regular price £14.26 GBPRegular priceUnit price per
-
Vendor:Munchies Milk Chocolate & Caramel Sharing Bag 81g Milk chocolates with soft caramel (30%) and a crisp biscuit centre (5%). Perfect for sharing with family and friendsCreamy milk chocolate cubes encasing a soft caramel & crunchy biscuit centreRainforest Alliance Certified cocoaNo artificial colours, flavours...Regular price £16.50 GBPRegular priceUnit price per
-
Vendor:Galaxy Minstrels Milk Chocolate Bag 42g Milk chocolate (75%) in a sugar shell. Suitable for Vegetarians Smooth and creamy Galaxy chocolate with a crisp chocolate shell, Galaxy Minstrels are just-right little morsels of pure indulgence. Keys, purse, phone, and chocolate. Your handbag must-haves should...Regular price £61.18 GBPRegular priceUnit price per
-
Vendor:Milkybar Giant Buttons White Chocolate Bag 85g Giant white chocolate pieces. The nations favourite white chocolate brand!Giant white chocolate pieces made from Milkybar® chocolateDeliciously smooth and creamy white chocolateNo artificial colours, flavours or preservativesPerfect for sharing with family or friends Suitable for Vegetarians 85g...Regular price £25.48 GBPRegular priceUnit price per
-
Vendor:Maltesers Milk Chocolate & Honeycomb Bites Bag 93g Milk chocolate (73%) with a honeycombed centre (23%). Suitable for Vegetarians Ingredients & Allergens Sugar, Skimmed MILK Powder, Cocoa Butter, Glucose Syrup, BARLEY Malt Extract, Cocoa Mass, Palm Fat, Whey Permeate (MILK), MILK Fat, Emulsifiers (SOYA Lecithin, E492), Palm Kernel Fat, WHEAT Flour, Raising Agents (E341, E501, E500), WHEAT...Regular price £48.65 GBPRegular priceUnit price per
-
Vendor:Maltesers Milk Chocolate Bag 58.5g Milk chocolate (73%) with a honeycombed centre (23%). Suitable for Vegetarians Ingredients & Allergens Sugar, Skimmed MILK Powder, Cocoa Butter, Glucose Syrup, BARLEY Malt Extract, Cocoa Mass, Palm Fat, Whey Permeate (MILK), MILK Fat, Palm Kernel Fat, Emulsifiers (SOYA Lecithin, E492), WHEAT Flour, Raising Agents (E341, E500, E501), WHEAT GLUTEN, Sweet Whey Powder...Regular price £46.09 GBPRegular priceUnit price per
-
Vendor:Maltesers Milk Chocolate Bag 37g Milk chocolate (73%) with a honeycombed centre (23%). Suitable for Vegetarians Ingredients & Allergens Sugar, Skimmed MILK Powder, Cocoa Butter, Glucose Syrup, BARLEY Malt Extract, Cocoa Mass, Palm Fat, Whey Permeate (MILK), MILK Fat, Palm Kernel Fat, Emulsifiers (SOYA Lecithin, E492), WHEAT Flour, Raising Agents (E341, E500, E501), WHEAT GLUTEN, Sweet Whey Powder...Regular price £58.65 GBPRegular priceUnit price per
-
Vendor:Maltesers White 74g Maltesers White delivers the signature light, crispy malt centre you expect, finished with smooth white chocolate coating. Each 74g pack contains the perfect balance of airy texture and indulgent sweetness, making it an ideal treat for those who prefer white chocolate...Regular price £32.83 GBPRegular priceUnit price per
-
Vendor:M&M'S Peanut 112g M&M'S Peanut delivers the classic combination of roasted peanuts encased in a vibrant candy shell. Each 112g pack contains the perfect balance of nutty flavour and smooth chocolate, making it an ideal choice for snacking, sharing, or stocking shelves. The convenient...Regular price £53.23 GBPRegular priceUnit price per
-
Vendor:M&M'S Milk Chocolate Crunchy Peanut Bag 45g Milk chocolate (48%) covered peanuts (24%) in a sugar shell. Ingredients & Allergens Sugar, PEANUTS, Cocoa Mass, Full Cream MILK Powder, Cocoa Butter, Starch, Palm Fat, Glucose Syrup, Skimmed MILK Powder, Emulsifier (SOYA Lecithin), Stabiliser (Gum Arabic), Shea Fat, Whey Permeate (MILK), MILK Fat, Dextrin, Glazing Agent (Carnauba Wax), Colours*, Palm Kernel Oil, Salt, Flavouring, *E100, E120, E133, E160A, E160E, E170, MILK Chocolate...Regular price £37.31 GBPRegular priceUnit price per
-
Vendor:M&M's Crispy Milk Chocolate Bites Pouch Bag 107g M&M's Crispy Milk Chocolate Bites deliver a satisfying textural contrast with their crispy candy shell and smooth milk chocolate centre. Each 107g pouch offers convenient portion control, making them ideal for individual consumption or sharing. The...Regular price £53.23 GBPRegular priceUnit price per
-
Vendor:M&M'S Milk Chocolate Crispy Bag 36g Milk chocolate (55%) with a rice centre (16%) in a sugar shell. Ingredients & Allergens Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Rice Flour (9.2%), Skimmed MILK Powder, Cocoa Butter, Palm Kernel Fat, Palm Fat, Starch, Whey Permeate (MILK), MILK Fat, Glucose Syrup, Shea Fat, BARLEY Malt Extract, Stabiliser (Gum Arabic), Salt, Dextrin, Emulsifier (SOYA Lecithin), Dextrose, Glazing Agent (Carnauba...Regular price £37.31 GBPRegular priceUnit price per
-
Vendor:M&M's Milk Chocolate Bites Bag 45g Milk chocolate (70%) in a sugar shell. Number of uses/Servings: 1 Portions per pack: 1 Ingredients & Allergens Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Skimmed Milk Powder, Cocoa Butter, Lactose, Starch, Milk Fat, Palm Fat, Glucose Syrup, Shea Fat, Stabiliser (Gum Arabic), Dextrin, Colours (E100, Carmine, E133, E160a, E160e, E170), Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), Glazing Agent (Carnauba Wax), Salt, Flavourings, Palm Kernel Oil, Milk Chocolate...Regular price £37.31 GBPRegular priceUnit price per
-
Vendor:M&M'S Milk Chocolate Bag Milk chocolate (68%) in a sugar shell. Ingredients & Allergens Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Skimmed MILK Powder, Cocoa Butter, Starch, Whey Permeate (MILK), MILK Fat, Palm Fat, Glucose Syrup, Shea Fat, Stabiliser (Gum Arabic), Dextrin, Emulsifier (SOYA Lecithin), Glazing Agent (Carnauba Wax), Colours (E120, E100, E133, E170, E160A, E160E), Salt, Palm Kernel Oil, Flavouring. (May Contain: PEANUTS, ALMONDS,...Regular price £27.04 GBPRegular priceUnit price per
-
Vendor:Jack's White Chocolate Buttons 90g White Chocolate Buttons. Treat yourself with Jack's sweets inspired by a traditional recipe Rainforest Alliance - People & Nature, Cocoa Number of uses/Servings: 4 Contains 4 servings Ingredients & Allergens Sugar, Cocoa Butter*, Dried Whole Milk, Sweet Whey Powder (Milk), Dried Cream (Milk), Emulsifier (Soya Lecithins), Vanilla Extract, Milk...Regular price £16.50 GBPRegular priceUnit price per
-
Vendor:Jack's Chocolate Mini Eggs 87.5g Milk chocolate eggs in a decorated crisp sugar shell. Treat yourself with Jack's sweets inspired by a traditional recipe Rainforest Alliance - People & Nature, Cocoa Number of uses/Servings: 4 Contains 4 servings per pack (approx) Ingredients & Allergens Milk...Regular price £27.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price per
-
Vendor:Jack's Chocolate Honeycomb 87.5g Honeycomb pieces covered in milk chocolate. Treat yourself with Jack's sweets inspired by a traditional recipe Rainforest Alliance - People & Nature, Cocoa Number of uses/Servings: 3 Contains 3 servings per pack (approx) Statutory/Months: 36 Ingredients & Allergens Milk Chocolate (78%) (Sugar,...Regular price £27.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price per
-
Vendor:Jack's Milk Chocolate Buttons 90g Milk Chocolate Buttons. Treat yourself with Jack's sweets inspired by a traditional recipeNo Artificial Flavours or Colours Rainforest Alliance - People & Nature, Cocoa Number of uses/Servings: 4 Contains 4 servings Ingredients & Allergens Sugar, Dried Whole Milk, Cocoa Butter*, Cocoa Mass*, Dried Cream (Milk), Palm...Regular price £16.50 GBPRegular priceUnit price per
-
Vendor:Jack's Milk Chocolate Raisins 80g Milk Chocolate Coated Raisins Treat yourself with Jack's sweets inspired by a traditional recipe Rainforest Alliance - People & Nature, Cocoa The Rainforest Alliance seal stands for a better future for people and nature. Number of uses/Servings: 4 Contains 4...Regular price £13.80 GBPRegular priceUnit price per
-
Vendor:Galaxy Minstrels Milk Chocolate Treat Bag 80g Milk chocolate (75%) in a sugar shell. Suitable for Vegetarians Ingredients & Allergens Sugar, Skimmed MILK Powder, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Whey Permeate (MILK), Palm Fat, MILK Fat, Emulsifier (SOYA Lecithin), Dextrin, Colours (Beetroot Red, Vegetable Carbon, Curcumin), Starch, Glazing Agent (Carnauba Wax), Palm Kernel Oil, Raising Agent (E500).MILK Chocolate...Regular price £33.80 GBPRegular priceUnit price per
