The best-selling chocolates in the world
Are there any chocolate fans out there? In today's content, we're going to travel to discover the best-selling chocolates in the world!
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By the way, if you are one of those people who can't resist this delicious dessert and always want to be up to date on everything that involves chocolate, I have some very special news for you.
To celebrate the importance of one of the most beloved sweets around the world, we will be releasing some more content throughout the week with a special theme: chocolate!
So, if you are a 'chocoholic', keep an eye on the site this week!
Chocolate, a worldwide passion
It's no secret that chocolate is a true worldwide craze! Present in most countries, the sweet treat is, generally speaking, the champion when it comes to dessert.
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Available for a wide range of tastes, there is no shortage of chocolate options on the market for those who like sweets. Among them are: milk chocolate, white chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, dark chocolate...
There is chocolate for all tastes!
Furthermore, another point that draws a lot of attention to chocolate is its versatility.
In addition to being able to be consumed in its most traditional form – in a bar or in the form of a bonbon, for example – there are still other ways to enjoy the delights that chocolate can offer.
Chocolate powder – for drinks, as an ingredient for other desserts or to make the famous brigadeiro, for example.
Fun facts about chocolate
Of course, a food like chocolate has 1001 interesting facts about it. That's why we've listed some of the main interesting facts about this sweet treat!
The 'origin' of chocolate
Did you know that cocoa – the raw material for chocolate – originates from South America? Contrary to what many people may think, the fruit is native to the Amazon. Despite this, much of the world's cocoa production is currently concentrated in the Ivory Coast, in Africa.
The beginning of chocolate consumption
The first times chocolate was consumed as a drink was by the Mayans and Aztecs. In addition, the drink was consumed during their rituals.
Of course, this was a very different version of chocolate as we know it today. But it can be said that it was the first version of chocolate in drink form.
The white chocolate controversy
Controversy alert in the world of chocolate. And the main topic of this discussion is white chocolate.
Despite its name, many people do not consider white chocolate to be real chocolate. Since it is made using only cocoa butter – unlike more traditional chocolates – sugar and milk, some people do not consider this sweet treat to be 'authentic chocolate'.
And what about you? Is white chocolate chocolate or not?
Chocolate can be addictive
Yes, that's right! Studies have shown that chocolate is not only addictive, but is also one of the most addictive foods.
This is due to the presence of serotonin in the food. When it comes into contact with our body, this substance stimulates the brain, helps to relax the body and can even cause a feeling of happiness.
The best-selling chocolates in the world
Now let's get to the main topic of this content! You will learn about and get to know some of the best-selling chocolates in the world!
Kit Kat
It may come as a surprise to many, but the world's best-selling chocolate is in first place, and it is well-known to Brazilians: Kit Kat.
With a huge variety of flavors – ranging from traditional chocolate and white chocolate to strawberry, cheesecake and wasabi – chocolate is a worldwide sales success, earning the title of best-selling chocolate in the world.
An interesting fact about the best-selling chocolate in the world is that there are several flavors that are only sold in specific countries, such as Japan.
In the Asian country, flavors such as Edamame (a type of green soybean), sweet potato and Matcha (powdered green tea) are best-sellers, despite being quite peculiar combinations.
Toblerone
Another well-known chocolate that is a bestseller all over the world is Toblerone.
With its triangular shape, the brand won over chocolate fans with its fillings and its diversity of products and flavors.
With all this success, Toblerone couldn’t be left out of this list, right?
Hershey's
Another very famous brand that appears on our list is Hershey's.
Founded at the end of the 19th century, Hershey's is a century-old brand that was born from a dream.
When he decided to start Hershey's, Milton Hershey, the brand's founder, had the goal of making chocolate – which, at that time, was still treated as a true luxury item and was only consumed by the upper classes of society – into something more accessible to all classes.
This attitude was very important for the popularization of chocolate among people who had less financial means at the time.
And, since arriving in Brazil – in 1998 – Hershey's has only grown and increasingly won the hearts of Brazilians with its diverse product catalog that caters to all types of tastes.
Ferrero Rocher
Much more than just chocolate, an experience! This has always been the brand's goal since its launch in 1946.
With a more refined proposal and paying more attention to details, the brand has been gaining more and more space among chocolate fans around the world.
That’s why the brand and its traditional golden packaging are on our list.
Conclusion
Of course, in addition to these, there are dozens of other chocolate brands that have won millions of fans around the world. Here, we list some that are also successful in sales here in Brazil.
What we can conclude after reading this content is that, regardless of the country or nationality, chocolate is a real success. And the public is the one who benefits, since the more options, the better!
And is your favorite chocolate on this list?
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