15 best brands of chocolate

Chocolate is a favorite delicacy of adults and children. Estimate the scale: global consumption of chocolate is about 4 tons per year. What kind of chocolate is better - white or dark, milk or bitter, with or without additives - everyone decides for himself.

According to research, good quality chocolate (natural):

• has an antibacterial effect;
• helps strengthen the immune system;
• invigorates the spirit and improves mood.

We have prepared for you a ranking of the best brands of chocolate, dividing the company into categories based on the percentage of cocoa. We study and choose!

Top brands of dark chocolate

Chocolate is considered bitter in which the proportion of cocoa powder exceeds 55%. Other key components of the composition: cocoa butter (from 30%) and powdered sugar. Calorie - 530 kcal; daily intake - 25 g; proteins - 6.2, fats - 35.4, carbohydrates - 48.2 g

4 Dove

Dove brand chocolate has not yet taken root in the Russian market. One of the hypotheses of this is consonance of the chocolate brand with spun soap. We hurry to dispel doubts - the manufacturer of chocolate has nothing to do with soap. At the origins of making chocolate, whose name can be translated as "dove", there is a pastry shop in Chicago, opened in 1939 by a native of Greece. By 1956, the shop owner developed his own branded chocolate - incredibly tasty and delicate. Today, the brand is owned by Mars Corporation.

Bitter chocolate (75%) of this brand, unlike other varieties, is made using a special patented technology, the uniqueness of which lies in preserving the taste of cocoa and healthy substances. In the reviews they write that the only drawback is the price - chocolate is quite expensive (about 110 rubles for 90 g). Among the advantages - exquisite design, delicious aroma, pleasant taste.

3 Victory of taste

“Victory of taste” is one of the trademarks of the Russian factory “Victory” (founded in 1999). Bitter chocolate brand (72%) - winner of the "Best Product" (2004). A variation of the tile with the same percentage of cocoa, but without sugar is the holder of the silver medal “Innovations and Traditions” (2013), as well as the diploma “100 best goods of Russia” (2016).

The dark chocolate bar also includes dark tiles without sugar (57%), porous, chocolate (72%) with orange slices. According to the reviews, the dark chocolate bars of this brand are famous for their expressive bitter taste with a long-lasting aftertaste, languid aroma and good composition (minimum sugar, maximum cocoa). Chocolate (100 g) averages 118 rubles.

2 A. Korkunov

Brand “A. Korkunov ”was founded in 1997 in Russia.After the sale of the brand to the American company “Wrigley” and its subsequent takeover by the corporation “Mars”, the products are currently manufactured by the Russian division of the latter. The tiles are distinguished by a delicate chocolate flavor and the absence of palm oil in the composition. The assortment includes classic black (55%) and bitter (70 and 72%) chocolate, as well as tiles with whole hazelnuts and almonds.

In reviews, customers do not skimp on compliments, positively assessing, first of all, the taste and aroma with hints of cocoa. Also, buyers are pleased with the conveniently opening cardboard packaging, inside of which there is a tile in a beautifully designed wrapper, and the ease of breaking up the slices. Chocolate (90 g) costs an average of 130 rubles.

1 Lindt

Chocolate produced by the Swiss brand Lindt is considered one of the highest quality in the world: the best cocoa beans, branded silky smooth texture, a unique process of roasting and grinding, filigree decoration and elegant packaging. The Excellence series is represented by bitter chocolate with cocoa in the composition: 70, 85 and 99%.

True connoisseurs are crazy about black chocolate with a cocoa content of 99%. This chocolate, which has a rich taste and aroma (roasted coffee, dried plums, vanilla, blackberry, etc.), does not slowly melt in the mouth. The reviews share unusual taste impressions, incidentally noting the natural composition and first-class quality of the product as a whole. Price bites - from 250 rubles. per tile 100 g

The best brands of dark chocolate

Dark (half bitter) chocolate is characterized by a content of over 40% cocoa, cocoa butter over 20% and sugar or sugar substitutes. Calorie - 540 kcal; daily intake - 25 g; proteins - 4.9, fats - 30.2, carbohydrates - 61 g

4 Eco botanica

The line "Eco-Botany", developed at the factory "ROT-Front", is designed to monitor their health, but it does not deprive themselves of small joys. All products of the series are enriched with useful extracts and vitamins. The assortment of chocolate is represented by bitter, dark and dairy tiles.

Among the dark you will find chocolate with hazelnuts and stevia, orange and stevia, as well as vanilla. The manufacturer insists that the tiles from this collection contain 4 times less carbohydrates than in the usual dark chocolate. The composition contains soluble dietary fiber (oligofructose, inulin), which are unique prebiotics. A tile (90 g) costs an average of 115 rubles.

3 Russia Generous soul

Founded in 1969, the domestic chocolate factory "Russia" is now owned by the company "Nestle". Under the brand "Russia - a generous soul!" Produce bitter, dark, milk and white chocolate. The greatest method is used by dark chocolate bars, which abound in the brand assortment: classic dark, with almonds, with hazelnuts and cookies, etc. Of the new products, the mix of dark and white chocolate should be noted: with orange zest; with hazelnuts.

Noble dark chocolate with hints of rum and delectable cocoa is made according to traditional recipes. On the back side there is useful information about the manufacturer, the weight of the tile, the shelf life. After opening the packaging, you can safely close it - the edges firmly stick together, maintaining the freshness of the product.The reviews are divided that the taste of chocolate and additives (almonds, hazelnuts) is felt well, there are enough nuts, and the bitterness is moderate. Tile (90 g) will cost about 84 rubles.

2 Babaevsky

One of the oldest to this day operating in Russia is the Babayevsky Concern, founded in 1804. Today the factory belongs to the United Confectioners holding. The chip of the brand is high quality dark chocolate made from selected cocoa beans and cocoa butter: with hazelnuts, raisins, whole almonds, cinnamon, grapefruit, orange, vanilla, etc.

In the reviews they write that whichever variety of dark chocolate you choose, you will fall into an apple - “Keep the brand! Interesting flavor combinations. Favorite chocolate, 10 out of 10! ”. Among the latest innovations - dark chocolate with pieces of prunes, marked by the manufacturer as a lean product. The average price tag for a 100-gram tile is 100 rubles.

1 Ritter sport

The history of "Ritter Sport" originated in Germany in 1912. 1932 marked the birth of the corporate square: chocolate of this form does not break in the pocket and is not inferior in weight to the traditional tile. National recognition came to the brand in 1970, along with the well-known slogan “Kvadratish. Practice Good.

The most popular semi-bitter square is “Extra Nut”, chocolate with selected whole hazelnuts and roasted until golden brown. Another best-seller of the dark ones is an invigorating and energizing square with an elite cocoa from Nicaragua (50%). In the reviews, there are many who are not indifferent to the original dark chocolate with a refreshing mint filling, as well as to the noble semi-bitter chocolate with marzipan from California almonds. A 100-gram package will cost about 95 rubles.

The best brands of milk chocolate

The key to success of milk chocolate is the inclusion of besides cocoa (from 40%), cocoa butter (from 20%), grated cocoa and granulated sugar, as well as condensed milk. It is this ingredient that makes chocolate so tender, sweet and melting in the mouth. Calorie - 550 kcal; daily intake - 20 g; proteins - 6.9, fats - 35.7, carbohydrates - 54.4 g

4 Nestle

Milk chocolate “Nestlé” is synonymous with amazing tastes: classic milk, with hazelnuts, with almonds and raisins, with almonds and waffles, milk and white mix, etc. All of them are distinguished by a high milk content in the composition. Tile buyers say it’s incredibly tender and melting in the mouth. The main thing is delicious chocolate - sweet, but not cloying.

Special love of buyers found milk chocolate with hazelnuts. This is a light dessert with hazelnuts for every day. The manufacturer did not regret the nuts, which caused a storm of approvals. The place to open the package is well drawn, there is a sticker-shutter. A tile (90 g) costs an average of 111 rubles.

3 Nesquik

Milk chocolate from Nesquik - perhaps the best for children. The trademark refers to the Nestlé company, the actual name of the brand itself comes from the abbreviation Nestlé Quik. Chocolate bars from rabbit Kwiki act as a source of calcium. Parents in the reviews emphasize that there are no artificial colors, flavors and preservatives in the composition.

The distinctive feature is the content of milk in chocolate: in two lobes the equivalent of 50 ml. The manufacturer carefully divides the chocolate into portions in accordance with the norms of children's nutrition. A modest assortment includes milk chocolate with milk filling, strawberry filling, as well as a tile with berries and cereals. A rabbit is depicted on each slice - a great trick for the kids. A 100-gram package will cost an average of 95 rubles.

2 Alenka

Chocolate "Alenka" was made in the Soviet Union, and then in Russia since 1965 at the confectionery factory "Red October".Dairy tiles are loved by domestic buyers due to the rich creamy taste. As of today, the trademark refers to the "United Confectioners." Chocolate was named in honor of Valentina Tereshkova’s daughter, and the well-known wrapper is a picture of a girl redrawn by Nikolai Maslov who won a photo contest held by the factory.

The assortment is represented by two dozen varieties of milk chocolate: with hazelnuts, dragees, raisins, almonds, boiled condensed milk, cream-nut filling, etc. For the convenience of customers, the manufacturer offers chocolate in tiles and sticks of various sizes from 15 to 200 g. Milky chocolate with granola ”, the latest novelty of the brand, judging by the reviews, has already managed to catch the fancy of Russian buyers of the original gustatory range and high nutritional value. Tile (100 g) costs about 60 rubles. - and this is the best price among the nominees of the rating.

1 Milka

Milka is a legendary chocolate created in the distant 1826 by Philip Sushar. Chocolate got its name later, in 1901, by a combination of the words “milk” (Milch) and “cocoa” (Kakao). One of the first slogans is “The most tender chocolate pleasure!”. Appearing on the packaging from the artist's brush in 1972, Milka's cow was so fond of customers that, along with purple packaging and white font, became a symbol of the brand. In the Russian market chocolate is presented since 2004.

The reviews emphasize that the brand boasts a large assortment. There are lots of milk chocolate lovers: classic, with hazelnuts, hazelnuts and raisins, almonds, caramel filling, wild berries, strawberries with cream, cookies, salty cracker, porous, coke filling, etc. The cost of packaging (90 g) per the average is 119 rubles.

Top brands of white chocolate

3 Alpen gold

The Alpen Gold company entered the Russian market in the 90s, and since then it has securely retained its leading position. White chocolate of American brand with almonds and coconut flakes enjoys high popularity. Also on sale is white chocolate of the Max Fun series with an orange flavor, complemented by explosive caramel and gummy marmalade.

Stunning reviews on these white tiles are left even by those who are not lovers of white chocolate per se. The thing is that the chocolate in the tile is a little relative to the filling - a lot of nuts and coconut. The composition is not natural - there are emulsifiers (soy lecithin, E476) and flavors. However, the taste does not fail: “Almost like a rafaelka!” - users write. The average price for branded white chocolate in a 90 g packet pack is about 69 rubles.

2 Schogetten

The Shogetten trademark is only conquering the Russian market. Those who have already tried branded tiles, there is no doubt that the manufacturer will definitely be able to conquer domestic buyers. The history of the factory, which produces chocolate, dates back to 1857, and the brand - in 1962. A unique feature of chocolate - it is already divided into 18 small pieces.

All chocolate of this brand has an excellent taste and aroma. The company offers classic white chocolate (White Chocolate), as well as mixes of white, milk and dark chocolate (Trilogia Noisettes), and strawberries with white and dark chocolate (Trilogia Strawberry) to lovers of white chocolate. Pseudo half open packaging attracts attention. In the reviews, they note that inside the chocolate is additionally wrapped with thin foil paper. The price for chocolate (100 g) is about 116 rubles.

1 Air

The best among the porous ones - chocolate of the Russian trademark “Air”, produced by the concern “Kraft Foods” since 2000. The company offers porous dark, milk and white chocolate, featuring a light texture and millions of chocolate bubbles. White tiles - one of the most favorite customers, and, accordingly, the most sold. In addition to the classic white porous chocolate, white tiles with raspberry berry jelly and hazelnuts can also be found on sale.

The secret of the popularity of white chocolate of this brand is a terrific sweet taste without sensuality, which you fall in love with the first time and forever. "Never get bored!" - With confidence, fans say in a review. The composition, to admit, is far from ideal (emulsifiers, flavors, etc.). A big plus is packaging that opens and closes easily, such a peculiar lock. A tile weighing 85 g on average will cost 67 rubles.

How to choose the best chocolate

Cheat Sheet, How to determine if chocolate is good:

1. First, examine the composition. Palm oil and lauric acid - a stoplight!
2. Stop looking at the amount of ingredients. Less is better. Ideally, cocoa, butter and sugar.
3. Pay attention to the amount of fat. The more fat in the composition, the less the tile will be stored.
4. Note the retention period. Among the possible side effects on synthetic antioxidants, responsible for prolonged storage, malfunction of the kidneys and liver, allergic reactions, skin rashes and itching. Therefore, for security reasons, preference should be given to tiles with a short shelf life, and they should be eaten in a timely manner, of course.
5. Rate the color of the tile. The smoothness and uniformity of the color of chocolate are signs of high quality. On the tile should not be white bloom.
6. Check how the tile is divided into pieces.. Good chocolate will break dry. If chocolate drags on, it means that the manufacturer saved on cocoa, but did not stint on the additives.

Popular vote - who is the best chocolate maker?
We vote!

Lindt

A. Korkunov

Victory of taste

Dove

Ritter sport

Babaevsky

Russia Generous soul

Eco botanica

Milka

Alenka

Nesquik

Nestle

Air

Schogetten

Alpen gold

Total votes: 393

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