By Crystal M. Wilson

Childhood brings back memories of fun, play, and yummy snacks cooked by mom. Chocolates have been an essential part of growing up and fascination as well. The chocolaty world is not a fantasy anymore as there are umpteen celebrations and occasions for chocolate eating and gifting.

Chocolates are not just for happy moments; they also contain a mood-lifting chemical. Chocolate-eating releases endorphins in the brain for pleasure moments. It decreases your body’s stress levels, reduces heart risk, and mesmerizes your taste buds. A bite of chocolate is a sweet and irresistible temptation any time of the year. Let us know the popular chocolate brands in India known for their heavenly taste.  

1. The Hershey’s Company 

This American chocolate brand is one of India's biggest manufacturers, but it is also one of the largest manufacturers in chocolate-making globally. Hershey’s smooth and melt-in-the-mouth chocolates contain 65 percent of cocoa and present you with an absolute balance in sweetness and bitterness. 

Brand Hershey’s has over 80 delicious brands in its kitty. Hershey’s Kisses, Hershey’s Nuggets, Hershey's Miniatures, and Jolly Rancher are some noteworthy brands. Check out Chococraft to give your chocolate gifting a corporate and celebratory look. Price varies from INR 700-1200.   

2. Mars

Founded in 1911 and headquartered in the United States, Mars has emerged as a top maker of confectionery products. Its product mix of 13 food brands and 25 chocolate ranges are available in over 30 countries. Mars has about 12 manufacturing sites across the world and an employee strength of over 20,000.

Snickers is by far the most successful chocolate brand of Mars in India, thanks to its competitive pricing and comprehensive marketing efforts. Other products of Mars company are yet to find a firm footing. Snickers have a long way to go with its 1.1% share of the Indian chocolate market in 2014. 

3. Ghirardelli Chocolate

This Italian brand of chocolates has an interesting history. In the year 1817, the young Domenico Ghirardelli did his apprenticeship with a local candy maker in Italy. In 1852, Ghirardelli opened a confectionary shop by the name Ghirardely & Girard in San Francisco, which became a modern-day Ghirardelli Chocolate Company.  

From bean selection to finished products, Ghirardelli manufactures premium chocolates without compromising on quality ethics. When you explore their Easter chocolates, chocolate bars, and chocolate squares, you have picked just a few of their gluten-free and gelatin-free products with real chocolates in every bite.

4. Godiva

Godiva chocolate bursts with Belgian quality since 1926. This incredible chocolate brand inspired by the legendary Lady Godiva has some of the finest ingredients. Godiva’s intense dark chocolate mousse, chocolate-covered strawberries, and signature chocolate truffles are few examples of this high-class brand. In 1968, the brand was appointed as an official chocolatier to the Royal Court of Belgium. 

Godiva is proud to extend its legacy in new markets and new products and plans to introduce 2,000 Godiva cafes around the world. Think gifting Godiva for wedding favors, anniversaries, birthdays, Easter, and other celebrations in your life. The Godiva chefs keep the Belgian promise alive by making the finest chocolates. No wonder it is available in over 80 countries.   

5. Lindt & Sprüngli

There is chocolate, and then there is Lindt chocolate. Zurich-based Lindt Chocolates gives the discerning you a unique velvety-silk chocolate experience. In 1879, Lindt founder Rodolphe Lindt invested in second-hand equipment to make the smoothest chocolate. One Friday evening, he left his mixing machine in his factory turned on for conching. When he returned on Monday morning, he found the smoothest and delightful chocolate in front of him.

The conching process involving intense mixing makes Lindt chocolates deliver a smooth silk experience. Perfectly paired nuts, fruits, and spices give Lindt chocolate a unique flavor. Milk N Nut was the first Lindt chocolate. The fan following has tremendously grown over the years.    

6. Toblerone

The almond nougat and honey combination makes Toblerone the most loved and grabbed chocolate. This Swiss chocolate bar created in 1908 by Theodor Tobler and his cousin Emil Baumann stands out for its unique chocolate peak shape.

E-commerce brands are the favorite shopping platforms for Toblerone. Annual celebrations like Valentine’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas attract online and offline shoppers by offering good discounts on this Swiss chocolaty sensation. Toblerone chocolates are the right snack for the right moment. That‘s why they are immensely popular in over 100 countries.

7. Ferrero Rocher

Enjoy the golden pleasures of life with a Ferrero Rocher chocolate. Fine hazelnut chocolate wrapped in delicate gold foil delivers an irresistible taste experience to chocolate lovers. Eat it as an anytime snack, or pack it in your lunch to brighten the day. 

The year 1946 saw the first industrial-scale production of this immensely popular chocolate brand. The golden foil packaging gives this chocolate a modern and classy appeal. Celebrate your eating-n-gifting moments by buying Ferrero Rocher chocolates online or from your nearest lifestyle store.  

Conclusion

Chocolates are an all-time delight that transports you into another world. Refrigerate your chocolates to prevent melting. Keep a check of your chocolate cravings to avoid unwanted calories. Eat, enjoy, and gift this sweet indulgence.  

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