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Belgian Chocolates

How is it that such a small company in Belgium has continued to grow until they have become the most famous name in belgian chocolates? The answer is quality. The Godiva company brought belgian chocolates and all the joys of eating them to the rest of the world. Although Belgian chocolates have a reputation that often precedes them, much of that fame can be attributed to the Godiva company. And in a country that produces 172,000 tons of chocolate every year and is home to over 2,130 chocolate shops, it is no small feat to become the most famous producers of Belgian chocolates.

The legacy of Belgian chocolates

One of the many things that make Belgian chocolates stand out from the crowd is starts from the beginning. No matter what kind of food one is producing, it can only be as good as the ingredients that it is made from. Quality ingredients are the first step in making a fantastic product. Only the best beans are used in the the first stages of the chocolate making process. The cocoa beans then go one to be roasted at low temperatures for long periods of time. This is one of the major differences between European chocolates and American chocolates. American chocolates are most often made from beans that are roasted at very high temperatures and for shorter periods of time. This results in a very bitter chocolate and that bitterness than has to be covered up by more sugar and corn syrup.

In addition to the quality cocoa beans, only the highest quality dairy products are also used. Grade A butter and heavy cream add to the wonderful flavors of the fillings that are often found in such things as the famous praline, which also had its start in Belgium. In Belgium, no corners are cut in the production process of any of their chocolates. From the fruit that is used to the personal touches added by hand to most of the confections, the quality shines through at every step, making for a quality product that is well worth its price. Belgian chocolates might cost you a bit more, but you will find that eating only one or two of them will give you even more satisfaction than a whole bar of a lesser quality chocolate.