About tastes there is nothing written. And when we entered sweet groundUsually this gets even more complicated. And it is that in this world there has to be everything, from people who are capable of doing anything for a good meringue to those who, being super sweet tooth, cannot stand chocolate fondant, praline or the always controversial angel hair, which It is usually used to fill (or destroy, depending on how you look at it) cakes, pastries, ensaimadas, empanadillas, puff pastries or “borrachuelos”.
It is also true that there are elaborations, such as chocolates, that rarely find detractors among chocolate lovers. Although there will always be those who leave aside those that are filled with mint or those that hide a cherry inside. In any case, within the supermarket we can find a (more or less) wide variety that have more defenders than enemies, and we have come to talk about these today. Next, the best supermarket chocolates. Bon appétit!
What is a bonbon?
Are you asking me that? You are a sweetie. This response may or may not work in a pub at three in the morning. But is not the case. So before we go to see which ones occupy the first positions of the League of Extraordinary Chocolates, it never hurts to remember what is considered a chocolate, since sometimes it seems that it is not very clear. According to the RAE, it is a “small piece of chocolate that may contain liquor, cream or other filling inside”.
Clarified this topic, we will add that this sweet snack takes its name from the French. In this language, “bon” means delicious. So we are talking about something doubly delicious that is considered one of the most delicious jams in the world of pastry and that, sometimes, its price can be very high, due to the fact that its manufacture is quite complex and laborious.
As for its origin, it is considered to date back to the 18th century, since that was when the confectioner of the French monarch Louis XIV (known as the Sun King) surprised him with some small fruits dipped in chocolate. And the fact is that, after tasting them, the king responded with a “bon bon”, thus giving his approval and causing them to become popular at the beginning of the 20th century thanks to the appearance of this product in the US market. .
Nestlé Valentine’s Red Box 169g.
The rest of the story you should already know. Years later, Belgian, Swiss, Italian and French craftsmen perfected, always handmade, the chocolate making technique. Hence, a large number of family businesses arose in which the recipes for the manufacture of toppings and irresistible fillings were kept in a very safe place.
One more fact: the well-known British brand of chocolates Cadbury launched on the market in 1868 the first box of chocolates. From that moment on, the chocolate has already become one of the gifts given and for having. Who has not been given a red, blue or any color box on some occasion?
Well, are we going to the supermarket?
Although it is something that you can do perfectly at home, whether or not it is Valentine’s Day, we generally go to the supermarket (or to the neighborhood bakery) to give ourselves a small tribute based on exquisite chocolate in small doses. Of course, you know that for this list we are going to count on the help of the OCU, which is the one who has asked consumers what their favorites are and has prepared this list.
Before delving into them, it should be clarified that their appearance, composition and, of course, taste (in addition to the calories they provide) are valued.
- Ferrero Rocher: A classic among classics. It is difficult to resist this combination that has the hazelnut as the protagonist, which is immersed in a creamy filling, in turn covered with a crunchy wafer and again covered with chocolate and pieces of hazelnuts. Fortunately, for our health, are not available all year. And it is that the heat of the summer months notably affects chocolate and the brand prefers to keep its quality standards intact at all times.
- Mon Cheri: These small chocolates from the Italian chocolate company Ferrero are easily identifiable, in addition to their unmistakable packaging (pink), because they are filled with cherry liqueur and a cherry. For its preparation, cherries of the best quality from certain growing areas around the world are used. These pieces are characterized by their juicy, crisp and bright red.
- Nestlé Red Box: Again a box of chocolates that is part of our lives, no matter how old we are. The assortment, which is manufactured entirely at the Nestlé center located in La Penilla de Cayón (Cantabria), is made with fresh milk and a selection of cocoa of high quality and 100% sustainable cultivation. By the way, it was the consumers themselves who baptized it as the “red box” and in the end, after repeating it so much, it stuck.
- Milka Praline: Surely they are the most romantic of this list. Both the chocolates and the box that contains them, they are heart shaped. In this case they are milk chocolate bonbons from the Alps filled with hazelnut cream (40%). As you may have guessed, it is not only a great option because Milka’s milk chocolate is always popular, it is also a great option because it can be a very special gift to share with those you love most.
- Lindor: In my list they would probably have been in the first place, but it is the consumers who rule this selection. This liquid gold (Lindor is the sum of Lindt and the French word “or”) has been conquering the most demanding palates since 1949. Although it was initially made in tablet form, we had to wait until 1969 to remember one of the most special Christmases of history Since then these round-shaped chocolates, carefully wrapped in red paper to imitate Christmas decorations, have stood out for their slightly refreshing and creamy chocolate filling. You will not find anything like it, trust me.
- GuyLian: The Belgian representation comes from the hand of the GuyLian chocolatiers (founded by Guy and Liliane), a traditional company that was the first to create these Fruits of the Sea, so characteristic that they are filled with an addictive hazelnut praline. It is a very finely ground Belgian chocolate that leaves a smooth sensation in the mouth and the rest of the products are also 100% natural, free of palm oil and soy.
And good? Do you feel represented? I’m sure it is, although if you’re one of my kind you’ll think that Mon Chéri is too high up to be filled with something so special. But, what could we do. Maybe I’m the weird one… By the way, if you’re interested in knowing what they are those with fewer caloriespoints out: Milka Praliné, After Eight and Mon Chéri, which do not reach 50 kcal per chocolate.
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