Chocolate is one of the most universal pleasures and, although we all love it, not all chocolates are the same. Depending on the percentage of cocoa, we can find several types of chocolate that offer different taste experiences.
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Dark Chocolate
This is the favorite of pure cocoa lovers. It usually has a cocoa percentage ranging from 50% to 100%. The higher the percentage, the more bitter the taste and the less sugar it contains. A 70% cocoa chocolate, for example, already has an intense flavor, while chocolates 90% or more are for true aficionados who enjoy intensity.
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Milk chocolate
It is the most popular in many parts of the world. It has between 30% and 50% cocoa, and its flavor is milder thanks to the milk and higher sugar content. It is perfect for those looking for a sweet and creamy experience.
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White Chocolate
Technically, it is not "real" chocolate because it contains no cocoa solids. It is made primarily from cocoa butter, sugar and milk, which gives it that light color and a very sweet, smooth taste.
When buying chocolate in Spain, milk chocolate is the most consumed, following a global trend. Its smoothness and sweetness make it a favorite, especially among children and adolescents. Dark chocolate, although it is gaining followers, especially among those seeking healthier options or those with less sugar, is still in second place in terms of popularity. White chocolate, although it has its audience, is the least consumed of the three.
As for its formats, the usual form is the chocolate bar, although chocolates are a pleasure that very few can resist.
Globally, Spain is not one of the leading countries in chocolate consumption, although its love for drinking chocolate and chocolate bars is remarkable. Spaniards consume around 3.5 kg of chocolate per person per year, a figure that may seem high, but is far from major consumers such as Switzerland, where more than 10 kg per person per year are eaten. Other countries such as Germany, Austria and Belgium also surpass Spain in terms of the amount of chocolate consumed.
In short, whether you prefer 100% dark chocolate, milk chocolate or white chocolate, you cannot miss some of our specialties such as our hazelnut hot chocolate, our filled chocolates or our 70% cocoa chocolates.
