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These Nut Butter-Filled Chocolates Are My New All-Time Favorite Snack (10x Better than a Reese’s)

Hu chocolate bites

Ali Domrongchai, Associate Editor, Groceries, of thekitchn.com reviews these scrumptious treats: Each day I have a sweet little something. I keep frozen cookie dough in my freezer at all times for freshly baked chocolate chip cookies whenever I want. I consider a tray of fudgy brownies to be my love language, and I have a designated candy bowl in my living room with all sorts of bites. Chocolate is definitely one of my life’s greatest joys, and among my all-time favorite chocolate bars are the Chocolate Hazelnut ones from Hu Kitchen. They’re decadent, rich, and full of creamy hazelnut filling, which makes it hard for me to finish in one sitting. So when I heard that the brand released bite-size versions of my favorite chocolate bar, I obviously had to try it out for myself. Spoiler alert: Despite its miniature size, it’s somehow even better than the original. The Hu Kitchen Hazelnut Dark Chocolate Bites first hit stores nationwide in early May and contain 70% dark chocolate and a creamy, hazelnut filling. In fact, there are just four ingredients: all-organic cacao, unrefined coconut sugar, hazelnut butter, and cocoa butter. There are six individually wrapped chocolates in a bag, which retail for around $7.99 to $8.99 depending on the retailers. You can find them at Amazon and Instacart, as well as Whole Foods Market and Kroger. My favorite part about Hu’s chocolate bites is that they are made with such simple ingredients — no additives, fillers, or preservatives. I really taste the chocolate, without any odd aftertaste or residue on my tongue (which happens a lot with other chocolate bars I’ve tried). I expected nothing less; these bites are made with the exact same ingredients as the OG bars, and I was delightfully right. The chocolate is sweet, but more decadent than anything. It is dark chocolate so I wouldn’t describe it as creamy, but the hazelnut filling is, so it balances out and makes it all taste so wonderful. The hazelnut is nutty and sweet and together. The bites remind me of a firm spoonful of Nutella. These bites are also THICK — nearly double the height of a square of a Hu Kitchen Chocolate Hazelnut Bar (which I love). I can’t tell if it’s because I just like miniature things, but I find them to be superior to the bar, too. Buy Hu Kitchen Hazelnut Butter Dark Chocolate Bites, $8.99 for 2.75 ounces at Amazon.

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A New Hershey’s Bar Is Hitting Shelves Soon

Hershey Protein bar

The Hershey Company’s One brand is releasing a new Hershey’s Double Chocolate-flavored bar. The new protein bar is made with real Hershey’s cocoa and chocolate chips, but with only one gram of sugar. So, you’ll still get the indulgent chocolaty flavor, but in a better-for-you package. The One x Hershey’s Double Chocolate bars boast 18 grams of protein per serving, making them the perfect mid-day snack to keep you going until meal time. One’s new Hershey’s-flavored bars are currently available in select markets, with nationwide availability coming soon. They join One’s other popular flavors, like Cinnamon Roll, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, and S’mores, which all pack in 20 grams of protein. Now, whether you’re looking for a pick-me-up protein snack with Hershey’s One or a new way to make s’mores with Hershey’s recently released Milk Chocolate With Caramel Bar, you can turn to your favorite candy bar at any time of day.

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Dove Is Turning Its Fan-Favorite Chocolate Into a Brand-New Treat

Dove chocolate snack

Dove, the brand behind the popular creamy chocolate squares called Promises, is teaming up with Snack Pack to entice dark chocolate lovers everywhere. The new Dove Dark Chocolate Pudding Cups feature three types of cocoa to produce a super-rich, chocolaty dessert that gives regular milk chocolate pudding a run for its money. Additionally, the pudding contains twice as much milk as other Snack Pack products, providing extra creamy, melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness. If it’s anything like Dove’s fan-favorite Dark Chocolate Promises, we know this one will be a hit. It’s unclear when these will be rolling out to stores, but according to a press release, they will be sold in packs of six for around $3.19.

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Trader Joe’s Is Finally Adding The Trendiest Chocolate Treat To Its Shelves

TJ Dubai chocolate

The trendy grocer is finally bringing the trendiest chocolate treat, the Dubai chocolate bar, to its shelves. The rich, dark chocolate-coated squares, filled with pistachio cream and crispy golden kataifi, are produced by Patislove, a food group brand specializing in handcrafted chocolates, which also confirmed the news on May 19, 2025, with a post on its own Instagram page. While the exact timing of when the bars will appear at your local store is still up in the air, a TikTok video shows they’ll be available for stores to order on May 26. Priced at just $3.99, TJ’s Dubai-inspired chocolates are sure to be one of — if not the — most affordable of the limited Dubai chocolate options in the U.S.

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The Biggest Chocolate Trends So Far In 2025

2025 chocolate trends

The rich taste of chocolate (as a food) has been gracing our taste buds since the 1800s, and this decadent treat isn’t likely to go out of style any time soon. Whether milk, white, or dark is your go-to, chocolate comes in a wide range of varieties, from bite-sized truffles to hearty slabs. And, whilst the basic formula for making chocolate has remained fairly constant over time, we’ve seen several chocolate-related trends come and go. In 2025, chocolate’s place in the foodie scene is unwavering, and there are many trends on the rise, some of which you might already be familiar with. These trendy takes on classic chocolate are transforming the flavor, texture, and appearance of products on the market today. Consumers are more conscious of where their chocolate comes from and are seeking products that can cater to different dietary requirements. Modern technology is also making it far quicker and easier to craft chocolates with eye-catching colors and intricate designs. Click HERE to find out which chocolate trends are booming this year and beyond.

 

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The Best Boxed Chocolate Cake Mix, According To Our Taste Test

Best chocolate cake mix

We love the convenience of boxed cake mix, but at times, it seems like nothing can beat a homemade treat. Store-bought desserts lack the taste and quality of a made-from-scratch cake … or so we thought. Duncan Hines’ Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix completely raised our expectations of what we’ve come to anticipate from a store-bought mix. Ready-made mixes have a reputation for being artificial tasting, overly sweet, coarse, and generally of poor quality.  Read more, HERE.

 

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13 Chocolate Breakfast Cereals, Ranked Worst To Best

Best chocolate cereal

The best breakfast cereals don’t always have to taste like breakfast food. Sometimes, it can taste like dessert — especially when you choose a chocolate cereal. Whether you elect to eat it first thing in the morning or save it for your after-dinner snack, chocolate cereal can be a delicious way to add more sweetness to your life. And while there were only a few chocolate cereal options back in the day, they’re seemingly everywhere in the 2020s, with seemingly every mainstream cereal brand having released a chocolate-flavored version of its best-known cereals. Here are 13 chocolate breakfast cereals ranked from worst to best (click, HERE)

 

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New study finds that tea and chocolate may help lower blood pressure

New study finds that tea and chocolate may help lower blood pressure

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We might have another reason to enjoy our daily cup of tea or small piece of dark chocolate, as a new study from the University of Surrey has found that naturally occurring compounds called flavan-3-ols—found in cocoa, tea, apples and grapes—may improve blood pressure and the health of our blood vessels.

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It’s Official: The Dubai Chocolate Trend Has Made It to Costco

Dubai chocolate ice cream

Costco is jumping on the Dubai chocolate bandwagon this spring, and the beloved bulk retailer is introducing a new ice cream inspired by the highly sought-after Middle Eastern treat. Dubai Chocolate ice cream bars are making their way to Costco’s frozen section, food blogger Markie Devo announced this week. This “hand-dipped frozen dessert” — filled with pistachio ice cream and topped with a crunchy milk chocolate coating — is inspired by the wildly Instagrammable chocolate bar, which has been trending online over the past few months. It’s easy to see why the treat has become a worldwide obsession: It takes a thick chocolate bar and fills it with pistachio cream and kataifi (shredded bits of toasted phyllo dough), adding a crunchy texture to the smooth filling. The dessert’s popularity is attributed to Fix Dessert Chocolatier, a local Dubai producer led by married couple Sarah Hamouda and Yezen Alani, whose knafeh-filled “Can’t Get Knafeh of It” chocolate bar initially sparked the trend after content creator Maria Vehera posted about it in a now-viral video.

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Toblerone dark chocolate bar discontinued in the UK

Toblerone dark chocolate bar discontinued in the UK

BBC.COM

The dark chocolate version of Toblerone’s most popular bar has been discontinued after nearly six decades on confectionery shelves. Food manufacturer Mondelēz International confirmed in a statement that its 360g dark chocolate bar would no longer be sold in the UK. The company said it understood the “difficult decision” may be “disappointing for some consumers”. It attributed the discontinuation to “changing tastes” and growing its business, adding it “continuously adapt[s]” its range and “continue[s] to invest in Toblerone”. The original Toblerone bar was first invented in 1908, with a dark chocolate version – containing 50% cocoa – released in 1969.

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14 Of The Most Expensive Kinds Of Chocolate Available

Expensive chocolates

The quality and presentation of chocolate along with the rarity of the cacao beans used can make the chocolate terribly cheap or super expensive. Chocolate companies have gone as far as to partner with jewelry companies. They’ve festooned chocolates with edible gold to create uber-expensive, limited-edition chocolates with astounding price tags, such as “Le Chocolate Box.” This was a $1.5 million extravaganza from Lake Forest Confections and Simon Jewelers that had diamond, ruby, emerald, and sapphire jewelry tucked among several boxes of chocolates. Don’t forget the time that restaurant Serendipity 3 teamed with Euphoria New York to create “Frrrozen Haute Chocolate,” which cost a whopping $25,000 for a blend of cocoa mixed with edible gold — 23-karat gold — and a luxury chocolate truffle. If you need a moment to catch your breath after seeing those prices, you’re not alone. Check out 14 of the most expensive chocolates, HERE.

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This Dark Chocolate Bar Was Declared the Best in the World

Best chocolate bar

If you’re searching for the absolute best bar — either for your loved one or yourself — look no further than the treat that was declared the best dark chocolate in the world, according to the 2024 International Chocolate Awards: Norwegian chocolate maker Vigdis Rosenkilde’s 70% cacao Quellouno bar. Simplicity is the key to this winner’s success. Roskenkilde’s 70% Quellouno is made from just two ingredients — sugar and cacao. The latter is sourced from a single-family farm in the Quelloúno district of Cusco, Peru, a region that gives the chocolate both its name and distinct flavor. The result is a bar with a complex profile, including tasting notes of forest berries, pecans, cream, and port wine, along with hints of green apple, plums, vanilla, yellow melon, and banana. If you could give the gift of the best chocolate in the world, why wouldn’t you?

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Lindt’s viral Dubai Style Chocolate is back! Here’s where to grab yours before it’s gone

Lindt Dubai chocolate

First spotted in select Lindt stores back in December, the limited run of £10 pistachio and crispy kataifi chocolate bars quickly sold out. But don’t worry if you missed out – they’re back in all Lindt UK shops and have now landed online and in supermarkets, too. Inspired by the viral TikTok treat – in which people were literally travelling across the world to get their hands on Dubai chocolate – Lindt’s luxurious interpretation of the flavor features creamy milk chocolate filled with pistachio paste and crispy kadayif pastry, creating a perfect blend of nutty, crunchy and smooth textures.

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Hershey’s Just Dropped a ‘Legit’ New Treat That Has Fans Racing to Get Their Hands On It Now: ‘I Must Find’

Hershey caramel chocolate

Did you know that before he became the godfather of American chocolate, Milton Hershey’s first successful business venture was a company that manufactured and sold caramel? Beyond the fact that it’s a match-made-in-heaven combo, chocolate and caramel both share a huge part in Hershey’s legacy—so why not put the two together? Thankfully, we can finally put our hopes and dreams to rest with word that the iconic Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar is getting the caramelly update it so rightfully deserves. According to @candyhunting on Instagram, new Hershey’s Milk Chocolate with Caramel Bars are on their way to stores now, and shoppers are going wild. The new treat, likely an homage to the founder himself, takes the classic chocolate bar and stuffs ooey, gooey caramel in the middle. Similar to Rolo’s (IYKYK) or a Cadbury Caramello, this new iteration on a classic has chocolate lovers going berserk. “I must find,” said one shopper. “I’m not gonna not eat these,” hilariously quipped another fan. As a self-described caramel fanatic, I, too, agree that I definitely will not not devour an entire six-pack in one sitting.

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Our Favorite Chocolate Bar Is Intense In All The Best Ways Possible

best chocolate bar

Even if you’ve got an undeniable sweet tooth, there’s nothing wrong with being slightly picky about your chocolate. A good chocolate bar should be sweet but not too sweet and have enough bitterness to give the chocolate some character without tasting unpleasant. It should be velvety without being like that chalky dark chocolate in grocery stores. In short, it’s a game of balancing opposites together into something strong but also comforting. Chocolate bars are comfort food, after all. So what’s the best one out there? Chowhound did a full, comprehensive breakdown of chocolate bars, unwrapping and ranking the 20 best chocolate bars on the market. The competition was fierce and often overly sweet, but the winner is a familiar name for San Francisco locals: Ghirardelli’s Intense Dark Chocolate was the clear winner, just narrowly beating out Lindt’s Intense Orange Dark Chocolate in second place.

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Cadbury criticized for ‘outrageous’ new ‘shrinkflation’ after cutting size of popular chocolate product – while still selling at the same price

Cadbury criticized for ‘outrageous’ new ‘shrinkflation’ after cutting size of popular chocolate product – while still selling at the same price

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Sweet-toothed Brits have been dealt yet another blow after Cadbury quietly reduced the size of their Twirl multipacks – while selling them at the same price. In yet another example of ‘shrinkflation’, the packs, which originally contained ten bars, now contain just nine – and have been cut from 215g to 193.5g. With the confectionary typically retailing for £3, the cut means shoppers are now paying £1.55 per 100g, up from £1.40.

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Scientists develop game-changing solution as price of chocolate soars worldwide: ‘Fantastic results’

Scientists develop game-changing solution as price of chocolate soars worldwide: ‘Fantastic results’

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Researchers at Abertay University and food biotechnology firm Fermtech have created an ingredient called “Koji flour,” which can replace some of the cocoa needed in chocolate products, making food production more sustainable, according to Phys.org.

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The Single Ingredient That Makes Chocolate Chip Cookies Extra Soft

soft chocolate chip cookie

Warm, gooey, and oh-so soft — the best chocolate chips come with a few key characteristics. Yet while bakers have ample options for making delicious chocolate chip cookies, recipes for the softest ones tend to include one pivotal ingredient. That ingredient is cornstarch, which may not sound consequential but actually makes a huge difference in a cookie’s texture. Read more here, (Click Here) as posted on TastingTable.com by Anna Staropoli.

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Chocolate Market Growth Trends and Forecast Report 2025-2033

Chocolate Market Growth Trends and Forecast Report 2025-2033

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The world is developing a deeper appetite for chocolate, with the global chocolate market projected to expand from US$ 138.45 billion in 2024 to US$ 205.39 billion by 2033. This growth, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.48% during 2025-2033, is catalyzed by diverse factors, including heightened demand for premium chocolate, healthier alternatives, and innovative flavors and packaging. Consumer preferences are shifting towards upscale artisanal and nutritious options, with dark and organic chocolates finding particular favor for their antioxidant richness.

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Pairing chocolate with tea could have surprising health benefits, experts say

Pairing chocolate with tea could have surprising health benefits, experts say

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Tea and chocolate, particularly dark chocolate are high in antioxidant polyphenols, which target free radicals and can reduce the risk of cancer and have other health benefits. Healthline reports the antioxidants and flavanols in cocoa and dark chocolate can reduce inflammation and help keep the endothelial cells that line the arteries healthy. Popular teas like green tea, ginger and rosehip can also fight inflammation and prevent oxidative damage, the journal also notes.

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Costco’s New Box Of Chocolates Mimics A Viral Dubai Treat

Dubai Chocolate

Most of the world came to know the viral chocolate bar that is rare to find anywhere but Dubai, also called “Dubai chocolate,” while scrolling through TikTok. The treat went mega-viral online, with many wishing to sample it … and quickly finding out that it’s not really available in the States. Well, leave it to Costco to fix all of our viral chocolate cravings: A new box of chocolates full of tiny Dubai chocolate cups has just hit the shelves! Spotted at a Michigan Costco by @costcohotfinds, who shared a detailed look on Instagram, the chocolates are currently going for $17.99. Each box comes with 41 small cups that are the perfect balance of sweet, smooth, and crunchy. They’re also slightly less messy than the classic Dubai chocolate that’s famously thick and gooey; the cups are small enough to pop directly into your mouth. Made by the well-known Belgian chocolate brand Bouchard, the box of chocolates is currently available in Costco stores across the Midwest — but the brand is working hard to bring it to other Costco locations as well (the Northeast is next).

 

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Chocolate Torte (Torta Caprese)

chocolate torte

Torta caprese is a dark, rich almond and chocolate cake lifted only with whipped eggs. Originally from the Italian island of Capri, they’re usually made with raw almonds or almond flour. This version uses toasted, salted almonds to add a bit more savory, roasted almond flavor. The almonds must be ground in a food processor before folding into the batter, but if you don’t have one, feel free to substitute 6 ounces almond flour plus ½ teaspoon more salt. Adding some of the sugar to the egg whites while beating makes it much easier to achieve medium-stiff peaks without over-beating them. It also makes them smoother and easier to incorporate into the chocolate mixture and helps create a light flaky top.

Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes, plus 50 minutes’ cooling

Ingredients:
Yield:
8 to 10 servings
6ounces/170 grams roasted, salted almonds (see Tip)
1cup/200 grams granulated sugar
8ounces/227 grams bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1cup/227 grams salted butter, chopped
1tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional)
½teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
6large eggs
Powdered sugar or unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting

Preparation
Step 1
Heat the oven to 325 degrees. Process the almonds and all but 2 tablespoons of the sugar (¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons/175 grams) in a food processor until finely ground.

Step 2
Set a large heatproof bowl over a pot of barely simmering water. Be sure the water doesn’t touch the bottom of the bowl. Add the chocolate and butter to the bowl and heat, stirring, until both are melted and combined. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla, espresso powder, if using, and salt. Add the almond mixture to the melted chocolate mixture and stir to combine.

Step 3
Separate the egg whites and yolks. Stir the yolks into the chocolate mixture and place the whites in a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. With an electric mixer or a stand mixer on medium, beat the egg whites until foamy. Increase the speed to high and continue to beat the egg whites, gradually adding the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, until medium-stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes.

Step 4
Use a large flexible spatula to fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture by gently scooping up some of the mixture from the bottom and folding it over the top, rotating the bowl and repeating until combined. It’s OK if you have a few streaks of white remaining.

Step 5
Transfer the mixture to a 9-inch springform pan with a removable bottom. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the cake about 2 inches from the edge comes out with moist crumbs attached, 30 to 40 minutes.

Step 6
Transfer the cake to a rack to cool. When completely cool, run a paring knife around the edges to release the cake then remove the pan edge. Transfer cake to a serving plate and dust with powdered sugar or cocoa powder to serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to one month. Thaw at room temperature to serve.

Tip
You can substitute an equal weight of almond flour plus an extra ½ teaspoon of salt for the roasted, salted almonds.

As posted on Cooking.NYTimes.com by Samantha Seneviratne.

 

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Chocolate recall upgraded to highest risk level: Consumption ‘could cause death’

Chocolate recall upgraded to highest risk level: Consumption ‘could cause death’

NYPOST.COM

Federal officials have upgraded a chocolate recall to the highest risk level over fears that consuming the product could “cause serious adverse health consequences or death.” Three products from Cal Yee Farm — Dark Chocolate Almonds, Dark Chocolate Apricots and Dark Chocolate Walnuts — have been given a Class 1 classification for containing undeclared milk, according to the FDA. Undeclared milk in food products can lead to serious health issues for people with milk allergies, including hives, cramps, dizziness, swollen vocal cords and unconsciousness, and cause death, according to the FDA’s update, which was issued on Jan. 22.

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The best dark chocolate for this dark time of year

Winter chocolate

Some chocolate lovers opt for the 80% and over chocolate in winter. There is good reason for this: it’s got more health benefits and far less sugar, and if you don’t eat loads of sugar anyway a very high percentage chocolate tastes epic and actually quite sweet. Here are some worth trying, as noted by Annalisa Barbieri, in THEGUARDIAN.COM: Asda has an excellent Ugandan 85%, £1.85/100g. Waitrose’s No 1 range, £2.25/100g, has two great contenders: Peruvian 80% and 90% Ecuadorian, if you fancy something even darker. Marks & Spencer meanwhile has a super offering, too: 85% Peruvian, £2.25/100g. Are these all actually made by the same company? That would be telling. Apologies for mentioning this one again, but it’s worth it: Lumi’s Ugandan 80% with cocoa nibs, £7.50/100g, is a storming success. Annalisa’s current favorite is Rózsavölgyi Csokoládé – Sur Del Lago 84%, £9.95/70g. Venezuelan beans, made in Hungary; this bar is ‘beautifully balanced’, very classy, so tasty and elegantly wrapped.

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Hershey’s Is Teaming Up With Breyers for a First-of-Its-Kind Ice Cream

Hershey Bryers ice cream

Hershey’s and Breyers are introducing a Campfire Collection, including S’mores ice cream, S’mores Bars, and S’mores Sandwiches. The headliner of the collection is the S’mores ice cream tubs and pints, which feature toasted marshmallow-flavored ice cream with graham cracker crumbs and Hershey’s chocolate swirls. The S’mores Bars are unlike anything you’ve seen before with toasted marshmallow ice cream encased in Hershey’s chocolate and dipped in graham cracker crumbs. Think of it as a s’mores-flavored Good Humor bar (which is also owned by Breyers’ parent company, Unilever). Last, but certainly not least, is the S’mores Sandwich, which is the most similar to the original campfire treat. It features toasted marshmallow-flavored ice cream swirled with Hershey’s chocolate, sandwiched between two graham cracker wafers. Breyers’ entire Campfire Collection hits retailers nationwide on Jan. 1, 2025.

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Why Every M&M’s Candy Is Stamped With A Little ‘M’ 

Why Every M&M’s Candy Is Stamped With A Little ‘M’

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Mars Inc. introduced the trademark detail in 1950 to distinguish real-deal M&M’s from imitations. The M&M’s name references the initials of the chocolate company’s two co-founders, Forrest Mars Sr. and Bruce Murrie (both the sons of chocolate company executives). Mars bought out Murrie’s share of the company in 1946, four years before the stamp was introduced, which means we can safely assume the “m” stands for Mars.

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Why Military Chocolate Was Deliberately Made To Taste Bad

Why Military Chocolate Was Deliberately Made To Taste Bad

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Giving soldiers delicious chocolate would pose a number of problems: They might eat it too soon, or they might use it as currency and trade it for other goods like cigarettes and magazines with pictures of scantily-clad women. The army wanted to avoid making these chocolate bars desirable because they were meant to keep soldiers alive in an emergency situation.

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Disgusting ingredient in American chocolate that explains why foreigners hate our sweets

Disgusting ingredient in American chocolate that explains why foreigners hate our sweets

DAILYMAIL.CO.UK

While chocolate products like a Hershey’s bar are a staple in a candy aisle, with more than 373million produced each year, consumers from Europe and the UK can barely stomach the product due to one gross ingredient – butyric acid, a compound found in human vomit.

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The nation’s favorite chocolate is ‘disappointed’ as Britain’s King Charles strips Cadbury of its royal warrant—for the first time in 170 years

The nation’s favorite chocolate is ‘disappointed’ as Britain’s King Charles strips Cadbury of its royal warrant—for the first time in 170 years

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Chocolate firm Cadbury said on Monday it was “disappointed” after losing its royal warrant for the first time in 170 years following King Charles III’s first review of the coveted list since becoming monarch.

 

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We Tried And Ranked Every Flavor Of Tony’s Chocolonely Chocolate Bars

Tony's chocolate bars

Tony’s Chocolonely’s mission to support ethical chocolate is through a direct trade model, ensuring fair prices and better conditions for cocoa farmers, and this mission is reinforced every step of the way, from production to design. Its signature uneven bar shaping is meant to symbolize wealth inequality in the chocolate industry, sparking consumer awareness. Vibrant packaging combines playful branding with a serious mission, engaging customers in the fight for a fairer and more transparent chocolate supply chain. Devin Parr, with the help of his children, tried 12 Tony’s Chocolonely chocolate bars and ranked them. You can find the results, HERE.

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Harvard Study: Eating Dark Chocolate Could Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes by 21%

Harvard Study: Eating Dark Chocolate Could Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes by 21%

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Dark chocolate consumption may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes by 21%, while milk chocolate does not show similar benefits, according to a Harvard study. A new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health suggests that consuming dark chocolate, but not milk chocolate, may be linked to a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D).

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95,000 COUNTERFEIT CHOCOLATE BARS LACED WITH MAGIC MUSHROOMS SEIZED

95,000 COUNTERFEIT CHOCOLATE BARS LACED WITH MAGIC MUSHROOMS SEIZED

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Drug testing on “Polka Dot” labeled chocolate bars seized back in September by narcotics detectives from the Sheriff’s department from a Chula Vista business found that the products had been adulterated with several controlled substances, including Amanita Muscaria mushrooms, better known as “magic mushrooms,” a strong psychedelic drug and hallucinogen.

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Kit Kat’s First Ever Holiday-Shaped Candy Is Here and Fans Say ‘Eat Your Heart Out Reese’s’

Kit Kat

The chocolate candy is getting a festive twist for the holidays. The popular chocolate candy has rolled out its first holiday-shaped treat and fans are here for it. A popular food blogger shared that “New Kit Kat Santas are starting to appear in stores for the holiday season.” They continued, sharing that they found an 8.85 ounce bag of the individually wrapped snack size candies at World Market.

 

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Best time to eat chocolate, according to experts

Best time to eat chocolate, according to experts

VOGUE.IN

Eating chocolate in the morning can give you a quick energy and mood boost, burn fat and reduce blood sugar levels. Afternoons are a great time to indulge, especially when you need a pick-me-up to beat the post-lunch slump. For people who tend to live their best lives in the evening, unfortunately, chocolate cannot keep up with that lifestyle. Read more, HERE.

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Why a global cocoa crunch will sour chocolate for years to come

Why a global cocoa crunch will sour chocolate for years to come

SMH.COM.AU

Chocolate lovers already feeling the sting of high prices should brace for worse: costs will continue to rise as global cocoa supplies are at their lowest level in two decades. But spare a thought for cocoa farmers in west Africa, battling poor weather, crippling crop diseases as well as local and international governments – all while missing out on their fair share of the price hike.

 

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Chocolate storage warning as cupboard or fridge debate decided

chocolate go bad

With Halloween and Christmas around the corner, many of us will be starting to stockpile our seasonal chocolate treats, but where should we store them? While some people prefer to store chocolate in the fridge to keep them chilled, others opt for a cupboard to keep them cool. To put an end to the debacle, Joshua Houston, Food Storage Expert at Household Quotes has warned against refrigerating chocolate. Refrigerating your chocolate is bad for several reasons, the first being that chocolate can easily absorb flavours from other foods in your fridge. Secondly, if you chill your sweet treats you might notice that the cold can make them tasteless. This takes away some of the enjoyment and satisfaction chocolate can bring. Discoloring is another big problem, this occurs when moisture in a fridge results in ‘sugar bloom’, which is where sugar rises to the surface.

Click, HERE, for more info and answer to questions such as “can chocolate go bad?” and “where should you store chocolate?”.