Rating of the best chocolate brands for 2022

Everyone loves chocolate, both children and adults. This is the best-selling delicacy in the world: more than 4 tons of this sweetness is eaten a year. Today it is produced in many types for every taste - black, white, milky, with fruit and nut additives, there is a suitable option for any gourmet. The main thing is not to get confused in the search for the best brand of chocolate.

Pedigree of chocolate

The "chocolate" tree, which provides raw materials for production, grows in the countries of Central and South America. It is this region that is considered the birthplace of the cocoa tree. The beneficial qualities of beans were known in ancient times and were successfully used by the Mayan and Aztec tribes. Drinks were prepared from them with the addition of hot pepper and spices. The seeds were pre-roasted and ground. The chilled drink served as a kind of tonic, raising the mood and general tone of the body.

Interesting! The very word "chocolate" came from the Aztecs, they called it "bitter water", which sounded like "chocolatl". The European community rightfully appreciated it only after 1520. Only noble people could afford to drink a chocolate drink, sweetness was too expensive a product. It was prepared with the addition of water and sugar, and drunk hot.

Taste features

Cocoa beans, depending on the place of growth, have not only different names, but also taste qualities that are different from each other. Conventionally, they are divided into two types:

• "noble" - has a variety of flavors, a special aroma and delicate texture;
• "consumer" - characterized by a bitter aftertaste, with a strong aroma.

Beans are very rich in composition. They contain fats, alkaloids in the form of caffeine, minerals, proteins and carbohydrates, organic acids.

Natural high-quality chocolate is not only tasty, it has a number of useful qualities:

• has antibacterial properties;
• strengthens the immune system;
• makes the mood cheerful.

Production

To work with raw materials, the beans are pre-treated. They are washed, sorted and roasted.Then, after grinding and further processing, they turn into a liquid mixture, a semi-finished product is prepared for further production - grated cocoa. The product is obtained in the process of separating the grated beans and oil, the pomace remaining from the pomace is ground into powder.

To obtain chocolate, certain components are needed: cocoa butter, cocoa mass, powdered sugar. Further, additional components are added to give taste. The process consists in grinding the solid part of the beans, further adding oil and cooling to a certain temperature. The resulting mixture goes through the process of forming finished products in special machines.

Range

Chocolate products are divided into several categories according to the percentage of cocoa:

• not very bitter - cocoa is included in an increased amount, giving the product a slightly bitter aftertaste, butter and powdered sugar;
• bitter - has a rich specific taste, it contains more than 70% of the main product, the tiles are always fragile with a solid structure;
• the smallest amount of the main ingredient is added to the composition of the dairy product, only 30%. In its manufacture, cocoa butter, its powder, milk powder, powdered sugar are used;
• White chocolate is called conditionally, due to the presence of cocoa butter in it. The powder of the main ingredient is not added to such a product at all. The composition also contains milk powder, sugar and flavoring additives;
• the porous product is made in vacuum boilers by special preparation;
• new product - ruby ​​chocolate. It is prepared without the use of any dyes. It has a pronounced berry flavor and a rich pink hue. For its preparation, beans grown in the regions of Ecuador, Brazil and Côte d'Ivoire are used;
• vegan, or vegetarian, prepared without the addition of butter and milk, the composition includes vegetable milk (almond, rice, coconut) and soy as a base;
• for people with diabetes, a special product is produced without added sugar, instead of it, sorbitol and other additives are included in the composition.

For each consumer today you can find the appropriate variety of chocolate or its product to please yourself and cheer up.

The best brands of dark chocolate

The main component of chocolate is cocoa powder, in which the proportion of the main ingredient exceeds 55%.

Dove

The current owner of the Dove brand is the well-known Mars Corporation. But at the origins of this brand was once a settler from Greece, who in 1939 opened his candy store in Chicago. "Dove" appeared on store shelves in 1956. Created according to the recipe of the owner of the outlet, he immediately received recognition for his excellent taste. However, in Russia, brand promotion was somewhat difficult. It is possible that this is due not only to the high price, but also to the consonance of the product name with the name of a well-known brand of soap. Although the consonance of names is the only thing that unites them.

Produced using a unique patented technology. The goal of creating the Dove 75% recipe was to maximize the preservation of useful properties and taste subtleties. In addition to the excellent taste and aroma, buyers also note the exquisite appearance. For 90 g you have to lay out 110 rubles.

• inexpensive;
• exquisite exterior design.

• no.

Victory of taste

Pobeda Vkusa 72% is a product of the Pobeda confectionery factory.In 2004, he became the owner of the title "The Best Product of Russia", and his version without sugar was included in the top 100 products of the country in 2016 and the silver medalist "Innovations and Traditions" 2013.

Among the types of sweets produced by the Pobeda factory, there is also porous, 57% without sugar, 72% with the addition of orange pieces. According to the reviews, it can be seen that buyers are attracted by the taste, aroma and ratio of ingredients in these instances, when the sugar content is minimized, and the share of the main ingredient, on the contrary, is high.

Average cost: 150 rubles.

• buyers are attracted by the taste, aroma and ratio of ingredients;
• the sugar content is minimized, and the proportion of the main ingredient is increased.

• no.

A. Korkunov

The former Russian brand is now owned by Mars Corporation, but production continues in Russia. The brand line contains the classics of dark chocolate: 55%, 70% and 72% bars, as well as with almonds and hazelnuts. The production technology excludes the use of palm oil.

This product receives a lot of positive feedback from customers. All of them note the rich taste and aroma. They are also pleased with the convenient packaging, which is a beautifully designed cardboard case with no less beautiful inner foil, in which the black tile itself is wrapped, as well as the ease of breaking off slices.

The average cost is 100 rubles.

• rich taste and aroma;
• production technology excludes the use of palm oil;
• beautifully designed cardboard case.

• no.

Lindt

This chocolate is an example of Swiss quality. Only the best beans are used for the production of products here.The Lindt brand always strives to maintain its corporate identity in everything from the process of processing raw materials, strict adherence to technological rules of production, giving the perfect appearance to chocolate bars and ending with the creation of its own unique elegant packaging of the finished product. The bitter chocolate of this brand is represented by the "Excellence" series, which includes samples with a main ingredient content of 70%, 85% and 99%.

Gourmets especially note the delicacy with 99% cocoa. Such a high content of the main ingredient, of course, fills the tiles with a rich taste and aroma. The composition contains dried berries and vanilla. Summarizing customer reviews, it should be noted complete naturalness, high quality, excellent taste and the absence of flaws. Consumers are not even embarrassed by the price of the goods.

The price for 100 g is approximately 250 rubles.

• complete naturalness;
• high quality;
• excellent taste.

• price.

Top Dark Chocolate Manufacturers

Product quality is characterized by the composition of the cocoa content, it should be over 40%.

Eco Botanica

Especially for people who maintain a healthy lifestyle, but do not deny themselves modest joys, Rot-Front manufacturers have developed the Eco-Botanica line. This product is suitable for buyers who monitor their health, the series contains beneficial extracts and vitamins. A large assortment is diluted with bitter, milky and dark tiles.

A huge selection is distinguished by the presence of chocolate with the addition of hazelnuts and stevia, orange and honey grass, vanilla. The manufacturer convinces of excellent quality, and also indicates a low percentage of carbohydrates, 4 times less than in the usual.The composition contains unique beneficial microorganisms (prebiotics) - oligofructose and inulin, which are soluble fibers.

The average price of one (90 g) is 120 rubles.

• low percentage of carbohydrates;
• high quality;
• useful composition.

• no.

Russia-Generous soul

The domestic factory "Russia", founded in 1969, currently belongs to the company "Nestlé". Brand "Russia is a generous soul!" produces white, milk, as well as bitter and dark chocolate. A huge range of brands of dark "bullions" with the addition of nuts, hazelnuts, almonds and cookies is in great demand. The novelties are presented by a mixture of dark and white varieties with orange peel and hazelnuts.

The nobility of sweets is colored with notes of rum and an attractive taste of cocoa, in the manufacturing process of which the best old recipes are used. The opened package, thanks to the sticky edges, can be closed, while the freshness of the product will be perfectly preserved. Customer reviews indicate a sufficient presence of nuts, excellent taste, moderate bitterness.

Price (90 g) - 85 rubles.

• natural domestic products with useful additives;
• wonderful taste and aroma of milk and coffee beans;
• hearty and tasty;
• gluten, moderately sweet, salt, egg white, cocoa powder content - 34%;
• an undoubted pleasure for coffee lovers and lovers of chocolate delights;
• pleasant melting in the mouth;
• good feedback;
• acceptable price.

• missing.

Babaevsky

The well-known and still operating Russian concern Babaevsky was founded in 1804. At the moment it is the United Confectioners holding.The hallmark of the manufacturer's chocolate is high-quality black chocolate of the highest brand, which includes only selected beans and butter, with hazelnuts, whole nuts, raisins, cinnamon flavor, citrus fruits, vanilla.

Grateful customers leave positive feedback, regardless of the variety of sweets. A wonderful combination of flavors. 100% quality and guarantee of excellent sweet products. The latest novelties are black ingots with the addition of prunes, which is a dietary product.

For 100 g you will have to pay 100 rubles.

• pleasant aftertaste;
• melts in the mouth;
• the aroma of real chocolate;
• designer packaging;
• inexpensive price.

• too sugary taste;
• the presence of emulsifiers.

Ritter Sport

The vintage production of "Ritter Sport" took place in 1912 in Germany. And 1932 was marked by the first branded batch of square products. Thanks to this shape, chocolate is not prone to break if it is in your pocket. The company gained general fame in 1970 and was recognized as worthy among other factories for the production of sweet masterpieces.

The most common black square is "Extra NUT", filled with selected, lightly roasted, whole hazelnuts. The next bestseller among dark desserts was an energizing, invigorating square, consisting of elite varieties of beans (50%) grown in the fields of Nicaragua. Positive feedback is left by caring connoisseurs of the original dark delicacy. Its refreshing mint filling makes you want to feel again the unique taste, as well as noble, with a slight bitterness, filled with marzipan and California almonds.
100 gram square will cost 98 rubles.

• rich assortment;
• convenient packing boxes.

• no.

The best brands of milk chocolate

The delicate taste of milk chocolate is provided by the presence of condensed milk in its composition. Dessert is loved by both children and adults.

Nestle

The trademark "Nestle" in the Russian market has long been associated with bars and bars of sweet, melt-in-your-mouth milk chocolate. The range of products produced by this company includes combinations of white and milk dessert with almonds and waffles, with almonds and raisins, with hazelnuts, pure classic and other examples.

Buyers note that Nestle products have a pleasant sweet, but not cloying taste. One of the most purchased products from Nestle is milk chocolate with hazelnuts. It is characterized by abundant hazelnut content and convenient packaging.

The average cost is 111 rubles.

• pleasant sweet, but not cloying taste;
• abundant content of hazelnuts;
• convenient packaging.

• no.

Nesquik

This brand is owned by Nestle. Quickie the Rabbit is one of the most recognizable advertising characters for sweets for kids. The name Nesquik is short for Nestle Quik.

Children love the taste, and their parents appreciate the high calcium content and the absence of synthetic flavors, preservatives and colors.

Nesquik is distinguished by an increased concentration of milk, the content of which in two slices of dessert is equivalent to 50 ml. The assortment includes sweets with strawberry, wild berry and cereal fillings.Portion division of the squares is made in accordance with the norms of baby food. And the advertising rabbit is depicted not only on the packaging, but also on each individual slice.

Cost per 100 g: 95 rubles.

• portion division of squares in accordance with the norms of baby food;
• rich assortment.

• no.

Alenka

"Alenka" has been known in Russia since Soviet times. Milk chocolate with this name began to be produced by the Krasny Oktyabr and Rot Front confectionery factories in 1964. The product immediately fell in love with customers for its rich creamy taste. The name of the product comes from the name of the daughter of the first female cosmonaut on the planet, Valentina Tereshkova. But the photo portrait of another girl was chosen as a prototype for creating an image on the label.

To date, the brand belongs to the United Confectioners company. 20 varieties of chocolate products "Alenka" are produced. Among them there are samples with cream-nut filling, hazelnuts, raisins, almonds, boiled condensed milk and other specimens. On store shelves, the goods are in the form of traditional ingots and sticks weighing from 15 to 200 g.

100 g costs about 60 rubles on average.

• many new products;
• a wide range of dainty products with filling.

• the composition of not all products under this name is ideal.

Milka

The birthplace of the Milka brand is Germany, where the main production is also located. Dessert appeared in the first half of the 19th century.But it acquired its current name only at the beginning of the 20th century, and it comes from the combination of two words: the German Milch - milk, and Kakao. The iconic image of the Milk cow came out from under the designer's pencil in 1972. Also, the packaging of this brand of milk chocolate is characterized by a lilac background color and a white font of the inscription. On the shelves of Russian stores, goods with such labels appeared in 2004.

"Milka" is presented in a wide range. In addition to the classic version, there are bars with hazelnuts and raisins, strawberries and cream, with coconut flakes, with salted crackers, with caramel filling, with wild berries and other fillings. The choice is really very rich, and the large number of fans of the products of the Milka trademark is confirmed by the abundance of positive feedback from customers.

A 90-gram package of goods costs an average of 120 rubles.

• presented in a wide range;
• excellent taste qualities.

• no.

The best white chocolate

A distinctive feature of white chocolate is that it does not contain cocoa powder. The main components are cocoa butter, milk powder, sugar (sweetener).

Alpen Gold

The famous Alpen Gold company has been a leader in the Russian market since the 1990s. The most popular white dessert of the American brand with almonds and coconut flakes deserves the highest popularity. The dessert of the Max Fun series with the addition of orange, pieces of explosive caramel and figures of chewing marmalade also occupies a leading position.

Customer reviews are only positive. Even not particularly violent fans of such sweets are completely satisfied with all taste qualities.The whole secret is that the percentage of pure chocolate in products is much less than natural nuts and coconut. In general, the composition is far from natural - there is the presence of emulsifiers (soy lecithin, E476) and flavor additives. Despite all this, the taste is at a high level.

The average cost for packaged branded products weighing 90 g: about 70 rubles.

• the usefulness of the components;
• not too high glycemic index.

• the presence of emulsifiers.

Schogetten

The trademark "Schogetten" is not sufficiently promoted on the Russian market. But those who have tasted the branded tile at least once have no questions about the delicious sweetness. According to the preserved historical data, the plant was founded in 1857, and the brand - in 1962. Such chocolate has an improved feature - the manufacturer divides the ingot into 18 equal slices.

The whole series has excellent taste and aroma qualities. For those who prefer exclusively white chocolate, the brand produces classic (White Chocolate). There were no mixes either. For example, a white, milk and dark dessert (Trilogia Noisettes) or strawberry slices with white and dark chocolate splashes (Trilogia Strawberry). When you see a half-open package, you immediately want to try it. In the reviews, the emphasis is always placed on the fact that inside the ingot is wrapped in thin foil.

The average price for 100 g is 115 rubles.

• excellent taste and aroma qualities;
• inside the ingot is wrapped in thin foil.

• no.

Air

Without any doubt, the best among the porous ones is the Russian-made dessert “Vozdushny”.The Kraft Foods concern has been fruitfully working on its release since 2000. The company's assortment includes porous dark, milk and white chocolate. This sweet surprises with its light texture and countless miniature bubbles. Buyers prefer white bars, so they are the most sold. A good substitute for classic white porous chocolate is a bar with Raspberry berry jelly and hazelnuts.

For a long period, the products of this brand do not change in taste. Amazing sweet taste without excessive cloying. According to the reviews, you can come to the conclusion that the sweetness will never get bored. This is in view of the fact that the composition does not correspond to the ideal, in which the amount of emulsifiers and flavors is exceeded. A significant plus in the package, it closes with the original lock.

85 g will cost within 70 rubles.

• sweet taste without excessive cloying;
• inside the tile is wrapped with thin foil.

• the composition is not ideal;
• excessive amount of emulsifiers and flavors.

What is the priority when choosing chocolate

The main criteria for determining good chocolate:

1. What does it consist of. Avoid palm oil and lauric acid supplements right away.
2. The ideal minimum number of ingredients. For example, cocoa, butter and sugar.
3. An excess of fat significantly reduces the shelf life.
4. For your own safety, it is better to purchase sweets with a short shelf life. This will prevent the malfunction of internal organs, the appearance of allergic reactions and skin rashes.
5. The first sign of the highest quality of the product is the smoothness and uniform color.White plaque is evidence of non-compliance with storage standards.
6. Good quality chocolate breaks clearly into fractional divisions. If the tile stretches, then this indicates an insufficient amount of cocoa and an excess of additives.

It's important to know! This information is not a fundamental guide to the purchase of goods. Any question is better to clarify with experts in the industry.