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The Countries with the Best Chocolate in the World
It's no exaggeration to call Europe the home of the world's best chocolate. But which European countries make the finest? Join VN Cooking to find out in this article!
1. Denmark
Denmark is one of the biggest chocolate-eating countries in the world. Consumer researchers estimate that the average Dane eats about 7–8 kg of chocolate a year. Famous Danish chocolate brands include Anthon Berg, Toms, Summerbird and more.
2. France
Once you've tasted French chocolate, you'll never forget its seductive flavor. In France, liqueur chocolates are the most popular and are what made the country famous for chocolate. French dark chocolate is just as good, made from some of the most expensive cocoa beans in the world.
3. Spain
You can't talk about chocolate without mentioning the land of the bull. Before the 20th century, chocolate in Spain was only a drink, but it was also here that eating chocolate sweetened with cane sugar was later created. Famous Spanish brands include Valor, Amatller and Delaviuda.
4. Italy
Italy, and the city of Turin in particular, is one of the cradles of European chocolate making and the home of gianduja (hazelnut chocolate). Its most famous chocolate brands include Amedei, Perugina, Sutti and Venchi. Italy is Europe's second-largest chocolate producer (after Germany), making hundreds of thousands of tonnes a year, and leads the way in dark chocolate.
5. Germany
Germany has one of the highest per-capita chocolate consumption rates in the world, second only to Switzerland. It produces many kinds of chocolate, such as white chocolate, dark chocolate, chewy chocolate and more. German chocolate makers mostly source their ingredients from other countries, which ensures the best possible quality in every piece.
6. Belgium
Belgium is estimated to have more than 2,000 shops specializing in chocolate, which tells you how popular it is there. Belgium doesn't grow cocoa (the main ingredient of chocolate), yet it is one of the world's biggest chocolate producers. Belgians love making their own homemade chocolates.
7. United States
The United States is the world's most famous producer of almond chocolate. It is estimated that more than 40% of the almond trees grown in the US are used for making chocolate. American city streets are lined with shops selling all kinds of chocolate.
Source: compiled
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