Why does UK chocolate taste different?

According to Jennifer Earle, a UK-based chocolate consultant, Cadbury first combines the milk with sugar and then dehydrates it. This caramelised milk is then mixed with cocoa. Meanwhile, Hershey’s mixes the cocoa with sugar and then adds dehydrated milk. The resulting taste is “very different”, Earle says.

Why does American and British chocolate taste different?

Another key difference between American and British chocolate is in the quantities of sugar, milk and cocoa solids. American chocolate is far sweeter than chocolate in Britain, with sugar being the main ingredient. American chocolate also often contains far fewer cocoa solids than British chocolate.

Why is Australian chocolate different to British chocolate?

The main ingredients are from different sources, particularly milk and cocoa. The UK cocoa roasting, milling, pressing and cocoa butter process is different from that operated in Australia. Cadbury chocolate is based on crumb… where milk, sugar and cocoa liquor are combined, heated and dried.

Is Cadbury real chocolate?

In an American-made Cadbury bar, the first listed ingredient is sugar. Our ‘chocolate crumb’ — the core mixture of chocolate, sugar and milk — are made at the Cadbury plant using the same amounts of milk, sugar and chocolate as the UK version. In fact, it’s the same milk sourced by Cadbury from cows in Europe.

Is there Hershey’s in the UK?

Apparently Hershey’s chocolates are not sold in the UK. However, they may be bought online.

Why is British chocolate better?

British chocolate, on the other hand, is said to be richer and smoother. The flavor distinctions aren’t imaginary. They are tied to differences in recipes and manufacturing, depending on which side of the pond you’re on. British chocolate tends to have a higher fat and cocoa content.

Is British chocolate better than American?

The taste & flavour difference In terms of which chocolate tastes better, it really comes down to preference. American chocolate is sweeter and uses a smaller variety of added extra ingredients such as nuts and caramels. British chocolate is smoother and richer and has far more potential added extras.