Top 15 Chocolate Brands

The best brands of dark chocolate

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

4 Dove

Dove brand chocolate has not yet fully taken root on the Russian market. One of the hypotheses of this is the consonance of the chocolate brand with the promoted soap. We hasten to dispel doubts - the chocolate manufacturer has nothing to do with soap. At the origins of the creation of chocolate, whose name can be translated as "dove", is a confectionery store in Chicago, opened in 1939 by a native of Greece. By 1956, the owner of the shop had developed his own signature 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 nutrients. The reviews 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

Pobeda Vkusa is one of the trademarks of the Russian factory Pobeda (founded in 1999). Bitter chocolate brand (72%) - winner of the "Best Product" (2004). A variation of the bar with the same percentage of cocoa, but without sugar, won the silver medal "Innovations and Traditions" (2013), as well as the diploma "100 Best Goods of Russia" (2016).

The dark chocolate line also includes dark sugar-free bars (57%), porous chocolate (72%) with orange pieces. According to reviews, 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) costs an average of 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 Mars Corporation, the products are currently produced by the Russian division of the latter. The bars are distinguished by a delicate chocolate taste and the absence of palm oil in the composition. The assortment includes classic black (55%) and bitter (70 and 72%) chocolate, as well as bars with whole hazelnuts and almonds.

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

1 Lindt

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

True connoisseurs are crazy about dark chocolate with a cocoa content of 99%. This chocolate, which has a rich taste and aroma (roasted coffee, dried plums, vanilla, blackberries, etc.), slowly melts in your mouth. In the reviews, they share unusual taste impressions, simultaneously noting the naturalness of the composition and the first-class quality of the product as a whole. The price bites - from 250 rubles. per tile 100 g.

Best Dark Chocolate Brands

For dark (semi-bitter) chocolate, the content of cocoa in the composition is over 40%, cocoa butter is over 20% and sugar or a sweetener. Calorie content - 540 kcal; daily rate - 25 g; proteins - 4.9, fats - 30.2, carbohydrates - 61 g.

4 Eco Botanica

The Eco-Botanica line, developed at the ROT-Front factory, is intended for those who take care of their health, but at the same time do not deprive themselves of little joys. All products of the series are enriched with useful extracts and vitamins. The assortment of chocolate is represented by bitter, dark and milky bars.

Among the dark ones you will find chocolate with hazelnuts and stevia, orange and stevia, and vanilla. The manufacturer insists that the tiles from this collection contain 4 times less carbohydrates than 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 Rossiya is now owned by Nestle. Under the brand "Russia is a generous soul!" produce bitter, dark, milk and white chocolate. Dark chocolate bars are used the most, and there are plenty of them in the brand's assortment: classic dark, with almonds, with hazelnuts and biscuits, etc. Of the novelties, a mix of dark and white chocolate should be noted: with orange peel; with hazelnuts.

Noble dark chocolate with notes of rum and an attractive taste of cocoa is made according to traditional recipes. The reverse side contains useful information about the manufacturer, the weight of the tile, and the expiration date. After opening the package, you can safely close it - the edges stick together securely, keeping the product fresh.The reviews share that the taste of chocolate and additives (almonds, hazelnuts) are felt well, there are enough nuts, the bitterness is moderate. A tile (90 g) will cost about 84 rubles.

2 Babaevsky

One of the oldest and still operating in Russia is the Babaevsky concern, founded in 1804. Today the factory belongs to the United Confectioners holding. The highlight 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.

The reviews write that no matter which variety of dark chocolate you choose, you will hit the bull's-eye - “Keep the brand! Interesting flavor combinations. Favorite chocolate, 10 out of 10! Among the latest innovations is 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 begins in Germany in 1912. 1932 was marked by the birth of the branded square: chocolate of this shape does not break in your pocket and is not inferior in weight to a traditional bar. National recognition came to the brand in 1970, along with the now well-known slogan “Kvadratish. Praktish. Good."

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

The best brands of milk chocolate

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

4 Nestle

Nestlé milk chocolate is synonymous with amazing tastes: classic milk chocolate, with hazelnuts, with almonds and raisins, with almonds and waffles, a mix of milk and white, etc. All of them are distinguished by a high content of milk in the composition. Buyers speak of tiles as incredibly tender and melt in the mouth. The main thing is delicious chocolate - sweet, but not cloying.

Milk chocolate with hazelnuts has found special love among buyers. This is an easy dessert with hazelnuts for every day. The manufacturer did not regret Orekhov, which caused a storm of approval. The place to open the package is well drawn, there is a sticker-closing. A tile (90 g) costs an average of 111 rubles.

3 Nesquik

Milk chocolate from Nesquik is 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 the rabbit Quickie act as a source of calcium. Parents in the reviews emphasize that the composition does not contain artificial colors, flavors and preservatives.

A distinctive feature is the content of milk in chocolate: in two slices 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 bar with berries and cereals. Each slice features a bunny - a great trick for the kids. A 100-gram package will cost the sweet tooth 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 fell in love with domestic buyers due to the rich creamy taste. As of today, the trademark belongs to the United Confectioners. The chocolate is named after the daughter of Valentina Tereshkova, and the well-known wrapper is a photograph of the girl who won the photo contest held by the factory, redrawn by Nikolai Maslov.

The assortment is represented by two dozen varieties of milk chocolate: with hazelnuts, dragee, raisins, almonds, boiled condensed milk, cream-nut filling, etc. For the convenience of customers, the manufacturer offers chocolate in bars and sticks of various sizes from 15 to 200 g. with granola”, the latest novelty of the brand, judging by the reviews, has already managed to catch the fancy of Russian buyers with its original flavor range and high nutritional value. A 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 back in 1826 by Philip Suchar. Chocolate got its name later, in 1901, by combining the words "milk" (Milch) and "cocoa" (Kakao). One of the first slogans is “The most tender chocolate pleasure!”. The cow Milka, which appeared on the packaging from under the artist’s brush in 1972, was so fond of customers that, together with the purple packaging and white font, it became a symbol of the brand. Chocolate has been on the Russian market since 2004.

The reviews emphasize that the brand boasts a large assortment. There is already a place for milk chocolate lovers to roam: classic, with hazelnuts, hazelnuts and raisins, almonds, caramel filling, wild berries, strawberries with cream, biscuits, salted crackers, porous, with coke filling, etc. The cost of a package (90 g) per the average is 119 rubles.

The best brands of white chocolate

3 Alpen Gold

Alpen Gold entered the Russian market in the 1990s and has been holding a leading position ever since. American brand white chocolate with almonds and coconut flakes is very popular.Also on sale is white chocolate of the Max Fun series with orange flavor, complemented by explosive caramel and figured chewing marmalade.

Stunning reviews of these white bars are left even by those who are not lovers of white chocolate as such. The thing is that there is not much chocolate directly in the bar 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 Raphael!” users write. The average price for branded white chocolate in a 90 g flow pack is about 69 rubles.

2 Schogetten

Trademark "Schogetten" is only conquering the Russian market. For 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 where chocolate is produced dates back to 1857, and the history of the brand - in 1962. The unique feature of chocolate is that it is already divided into 18 small pieces.

All chocolate of this brand has an excellent taste and aroma. For lovers of white chocolate, the company offers classic white (White Chocolate), as well as mixes: white, milk and dark chocolate (Trilogia Noisettes), and strawberries with white and dark chocolate (Trilogia Strawberry). The pseudo half-open packaging attracts attention. The reviews 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 chocolates is the Russian trademark Vozdushny, produced by the Kraft Foods concern since 2000. The company offers porous dark, milk and white chocolate, characterized by a light texture and millions of chocolate bubbles. White tiles are one of the most loved by customers, and, accordingly, the best-selling ones. In addition to the classic white porous chocolate, you can also find white bars with Raspberry berry jelly and hazelnuts on sale.

The secret of the popularity of white chocolate of this brand is its amazing sweet taste without cloying, which you fall in love with from the first time and forever. "Never get bored!" - fans say with confidence in the reviews. The composition, to be honest, is far from ideal (emulsifiers, flavors, etc.). A big plus is the packaging, which is easy to open and close, such a kind of lock. A tile weighing 85 g will cost an average of 67 rubles.

How to choose the best chocolate

A cheat sheet on how to determine if chocolate is good:

1. First of all, study the composition. Palm oil and lauric acid - stop signal!
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 fats in the composition, the less the tile will be stored.
4. Take note of the shelf life. Among the possible side effects on synthetic antioxidants responsible for long-term storage, malfunctions of the kidneys and liver, allergic reactions, skin rashes and itching. Therefore, for safety reasons, preference should be given to tiles with a short shelf life, and they should be eaten in a timely manner, of course.
5. Evaluate the color of the tile. The smoothness and uniformity of the chocolate color are signs of high quality. There should be no white coating on the tile.
6. Check how the tile is divided into pieces. Good chocolate will break dry. If the chocolate stretches, this indicates that the manufacturer has saved on cocoa, but has not stinted on additives.

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