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What Are the Qualities of Fine Chocolate?
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A customer in Ottawa recently asked us this question.
There are many differences between what is often called 'supermarket' chocolate, and fine chocolate. Of course, price is one of the obvious ones (the old saying that 'you get what you pay for' has never been more true!). At Appleton Gift Basket Co., it is important to us to offer a selection of fine chocolates, from around the world as well as from Canadian chocolatiers. Below are some of these key differences, which will help explain why there is such a difference in the tasting experience.
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| 'Supermarket' Chocolate: |
- high sugar content
- often contains partially hydrogenated palm oil and vegetable oil
- may contain dried milk
- use of artificial flavours and preservatives
- as little as 20% cocoa content from inferior cocoa beans
- gritty texture
- often has wax blended in, resulting in waxy taste
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| Fine Chocolate: |
- contains real cocoa butter, much higher cocoa content
- contains real vanilla
- no preserving agents
- freshest dairy products used
- sugar used sparingly
- true cocoa taste that lingers much longer
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I spent many years living in Europe, and for me as a true chocoholic, one of the best advantages was the availability of fine chocolate, since countries such as Switzerland and Belgium are renowned for their chocolatiers! One of my goals with this company is to find and offer the very best chocolate creations! Of course there are also many fine chocolate makers in Canada - we are constantly updating and changing our product line to include new products to deliver to you the best of both imported and Canadian chocolate in our gift baskets.
We are always on the lookout for great new products: don't hesitate to recommend your favourite chocolatier to us!
There really is no comparison - once you've tasted fine chocolate, you'll see (and taste) what I mean! Cynthia StuartOwnerAppleton Gift Basket Co.
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