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One fact many cite as an explanation for the difference in taste between American and European chocolate is the amount of cocoa a chocolate is required to contain. In the UK, for example, chocolate must contain at least 25% cocoa solids to be considered “milk chocolate.” In the US, milk chocolate must contain at least 10% chocolate liquor.
American-made chocolate typically contains a larger dose of sugar.” British rules dictate that for the snack to be considered milk chocolate, it must include 25 percent cocoa solids at the very least. In the U.S., the rules are not as strict, therefore manufacturers can (and do) tweak the recipe.
These flavor differences have become a source of stress among Americans who prefer British chocolate, after Hershey’s struck a deal last week with an importer of British products to prevent Cadbury chocolates made in Britain from entering the US.
In the UK, for example, chocolate must contain at least 25% cocoa solids to be considered “milk chocolate.” In the US, milk chocolate must contain at least 10% chocolate liquor.
What is the difference between American chocolate and European chocolate?
European chocolate, in comparison, is darker and richer. Its ingredients could be anything from fruits, nuts, spices, and herbs, to caramels, ganaches and more. It’s up to you to decide which you like better!
Finally, there is a difference between where Europe and America get their cocoa beans. American chocolatiers tend to use beans from South America, while Europeans, such as those in Great Britain, often use beans from West Africa instead.
That’s because those Cadbury milk bars contain 23 percent cacao in comparison to the American-made Hershey bars, which contain only eleven percent cacao, resulting in a much darker, …
That’s why Americans are usually known for their lighter, sweeter milk chocolates while Europeans consider their chocolates to be almost bitter as a result of the low sugar content.
When adding cocoa butter and cream to their chocolates, Americans and Europeans differ in both the amount and the fat content. European chocolates, with their smoother, richer flavor, use European butter and cream, which has a higher fat content. To accentuate the smoothness of the chocolates, Europe also uses more cocoa butter, …
Why does English chocolate taste better?
English chocolate tastes better, probably because of the higher percentage of chocolate in the candy.
In America, milk chocolate is supposed to have at least 10 percent chocolate liquor.
According to a New York Times article, “Hershey’s has a licensing agreement to manufacture Cadbury’s chocolate in the United States with similar packaging used overseas, though with a different recipe.”. Legally, Hershey’s has a right to ban imports since it purchased the agreement in 1988.
And now chocolate is banned. The Hershey Co. has prohibited Cadbury produce made in the United Kingdom from being imported to the United States. American consumers will still be able to buy Cadbury produce made in America. According to a New York Times article, “Hershey’s has a licensing agreement to manufacture Cadbury’s chocolate in …
Chocolate is an expensive ingredient. More sugar means a cheaper and sweeter product. Perhaps Americans prefer a sweeter version, but I suspect the formulation may have to do with a profit margin. From the point of view of this chocoholic, different brands taste better than others.
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