Belgian Chocolates

The World s Best Chocolate

You know it’s addictive. You know that it can be fattening. You know that it contains loads of sugar. Has that stopped you? Of course not! It’s chocolate we’re talking about here! Who can give it up? Chocolate is the favorite vice of both young and old. There are so many types out there. You can find practically any kind of chocolate to satisfy even the most finicky among us. Undoubtedly, the worshippers at the altar of chocolate are a vocal bunch.

Ask anyone where the best chocolate in the world come from and you’ll get a variety of opinions, but most will agree that Belgian chocolate is among, if not the, best.

Belgian chocolate, as we know it today, evolved during the 19th century, but chocolate itself had been present in Belgium for roughly three centuries already. Today, there are many major brands of Belgian chocolate including Guylian, Côte d’Or and the exquisite Godiva chocolates. Even Leonidas, which is considered to be the cheapest out of all the major brands of Belgian chocolate, has a vast following worldwide.

This can be attributed to the quality of Belgian chocolate, but also the variety available. Unlike many other types, which stick to popular combinations of caramel, raisins and a few classes of nuts, Belgian chocolate displays practically every edible combination possible.

Just go to the online catalogue of any big brand. You’ll see sections for truffles, nuts, fruits, white chocolate and a host of other categories. If you can’t find something you like, then you don’t really love chocolate

The ‘melt-in-your-mouth’ consistency of Belgian chocolate has made it a favorite for use in chocolate fountains. This is the latest craze at parties, weddings and many other social events. Chocolate fountains are essentially devices for heating chocolate, which is then transported vertically before flowing over tiers for a waterfall effect. Belgian chocolate is usually high in cocoa butter, giving it the naturally wonderful consistency that is recommended for chocolate fountains.

Chocolate fountains are also a lot easier to obtain than a traditional wedding cake. There’s no need to pay someone tons of money for an intricate design and you don’t have to worry about anything falling apart on the big day.

A growing number of catering companies offer chocolate fountains as an alternative and they’re usually a big hit with guests, who can unleash their inner child by dipping strawberries, marshmallows and anything else you give them, in the cascading Belgian chocolate.

Types Of Chocolate

If you always like to accompany your cup of coffee with a chocolate cookie or other chocolate-based treat, or if you usually order a hot chocolate drink, you might not consider yourself a chocoholic, but you certainly make it to the fans' category. But even of chocolate is not your first choice when it comes to desert, you should probably by familiar with at least its main categories, just in case you are asked if you prefer couverture over white chocolate for your ice-cream glace.

• Dark Chocolate can contain anything from 30% to 75% cocoa solids. It has a slightly sweet flavor and a dark color and it is the chocolate type most used in cooking. For everyday cooking and the majority of the recipes for dark chocolate, choose one with around 50% cocoa solids. However, dark chocolate with a higher cocoa solid content will give a richer, more intense, flavor. This chocolate is often called luxury or continental chocolate and has a cocoa solid content of between 70-75%. Occasionally, cooking experts support that it is essential to use a better chocolate, but the recipe should specify when that is the case.

• Milk Chocolate, as its name suggests, contains milk and has lovely creamy, mild, and sweet flavor. It is mostly used as an eating chocolate, rather than in cooking. However it does have its place in chocolate cookery, especially for decorations, and when a milder, creamy flavor is required. It is more sensitive to heat than dark chocolate so care must be taken when melting it.

• White Chocolate contains lower cocoa butter content and cocoa solids. It can be quite temperamental when used in cooking. Always choose a luxury white cooking chocolate to avoid problems and take great care not to overheat when melting it. White chocolate is useful also for color contrast in decoration, creating a dramatic effect when it is placed over darker backgrounds.

• Couverture is the preferred chocolate for professional use, as it retains a high gloss after melting and cooling. Nevertheless, it requires tempering and is only available from specialist suppliers. In case it can be found to special cooking supply stores, it usually is more expensive than regular milk chocolate.

• Chocolate Glace is a chocolate-flavored cake covering which is an inferior product not generally used by true chocolate lovers. However, it has a high fat content, making it easier to handle when making some decorations such as curls or caraque. In case you do not want to compromise flavor too much, but have difficulty making the decorations with pure chocolate, try adding a few squares of chocolate-flavored cake covering to a good quality chocolate.

• Chocolate Chips are available in dark, milk, and white chocolate varieties, and are used primarily for baking and as decoration materials.

• Coco Powder is the powder left after the cocoa butter has been pressed from the roasted and ground beans. It is unsweetened and bitter in flavor. It gives good, strong chocolate flavor when used in cooking.

Belgian chocolates

Belgian Chocolates, Bruges, Belgium $29.99 Cindy Miller Hopkins Belgian Chocolates, Bruges, Belgium - Photographic Print

Chocolates $29.99 Ellen Kamp Chocolates - Photographic Print

Astor Chocolate U50DST Deluxe Belgian Milk Chocolate Thins 50 Pieces $27.95 Astor Chocolates are made from premium imported Belgian chocolate. These chocolates are ultrasmooth and rich in flavor. Enjoy them today A great chocolate gift for any occasion. 50 Pieces.

Astor Chocolate U40D2MD Demitasse Selection Milk Dark Belgian Chocolate $31.85 Astor Chocolates are made from premium imported Belgian chocolate. These deluxe chocolates are ultrasmooth and rich in flavor. Enjoy them today Acrylic box contains: 20 milk chocolate squares and 20 dark chocolate squares. The delicious chocolate gift for anyone. Count: 40.

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Fry's Chocolates $49.99 Fry's Chocolates - Framed Art Print

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Chocolates in Boxes $49.99 Chocolates in Boxes - Giclee Print

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Juniors: Box of Chocolates $21.99 Juniors: Box of Chocolates - T-Shirt

Belgian Chocolate Banana Bites $39.99 Sweet, ripe banana pieces that are dipped by hand into luxurious white, milk, and dark Belgian chocolates, then elegantly embellished with thin ribbons of a sweet chocolate drizzle. To ensure absolute freshness, these products are shipped frozen.

Belgian Chocolate Covered Bananas $39.99 A delicious treat of sweet, ripe bananas that are hand-dipped into baths of white, milk, and dark Belgian chocolates, then embellished with a sweet, silken candy drizzle. To ensure absolute freshness, these fruits arrive frozen.

Belgian Chocolate Dipped Apples $44.99 How about these apples? These exquisite, juicy fruits are dipped by hand into rich, imported white, milk, and dark Belgian chocolates, then elegantly decorated with thin ribbons of sweet chocolate confection.

Belgian Chocolate Dipped Biscotti $44.99 Crisp, crunchy biscotti cookies that are expertly baked using the finest ingredients, hand-dipped into baths of either white, milk, or dark Belgian chocolates, and elegantly decorated with thin ribbons of sweet confection drizzle.

Belgian Chocolate Dipped Jalapenos $44.99 Send a unique treat unlike anything theyve ever had before. These plump, crisp jalapenos are hand-dipped into baths of white, milk, and dark Belgian chocolates, then drizzled with ribbons of sweet confection, unifying zesty heat with unbeatable, rich sweetness.

Belgian Chocolate Dipped Macaroons $44.99 A truly decadent treat of expertly baked crisp, light macaroons that are hand-dipped into luxurious white, milk and dark Belgian chocolates.

Belgian Chocolate Dipped Madeleine Cookies $44.99 An updated take on a classic tea-time snack, these moist, spongy Madeleine cookies are baked to perfection, hand-dipped into either white, milk, or dark Belgian chocolates, and exquisitely decorated with ribbons of sweet chocolate confection.

Belgian Chocolate Dipped Pears $44.99 A decadent treat of juicy, tender oversized pears that are carefully hand-dipped into rich, imported white, milk, and dark Belgian chocolates, then elegantly embellished with ribbons of silken chocolate confection.

Belgian Dipped Chocolate Chip Cookies $44.99 Chocolate ship cookies have never looked better. These perfectly baked desserts are laden with chunks of artisan chocolate and hand-dipped into rich white, milk, and dark Belgian chocolates. Finished with elegant ribbons of silken chocolate confection, these decadent cookies are sure to delight.

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Dark & Milk Chocolate Covered Strawberries $49.99 The classic treat of over-sized, luscious strawberries that are hand-dipped into baths of rich milk and dark Belgian chocolates, then embellished with a drizzle of silky chocolate confection.

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Fine Chocolates $105 Discover why Belgium is known around the world for its delicious chocolates! A comprehensive and practical guide by famous Belgian master Jean- Pierre Wybauw. With clear action images and brilliant photography by Tony Le Duc.

Fine Chocolates: Great Experience $62.18 Discover why Belgium is known around the world for its delicious chocolates! A comprehensive and practical guide by famous Belgian master Jean- Pierre Wybauw. With clear action images and brilliant photography by Tony Le Duc.

Gourmet Chocolate Dipped Pretzels $44.99 The pairing of sweet and savory tastes, these thick, plump pretzel rods are dipped by hand into rich, imported Belgian chocolates and transformed into masterpieces with premium nuts, festive candies, and a silken chocolate drizzle.

Great Temptations Gourmet Gift Basket $76.98 A gift that lives up to its name, the Great Temptations Gourmet Gift Basket from Capalbo's includes a handsome willow market basket overflowing with tantalizing treats for everyone. Inside, you'll find Guylian Belgian chocolate seashells, Kelsen Danish butter cookie assortment, Italian breadsticks, deluxe mixed nuts, Dutch cream-filled cookies, Simpkins fine English hard candies, Brent & Sam's chocolate chip cookies, imported crackers and cheese spread, First Colony coffee, Bauducco mini cream-filled cakes, California Treats gourmet caramel corn, tasty Hero Swiss preserves, and delicious Garoto imported chocolate bonbons. Sure to bring a smile to any face, this is an ideal gift for any occasion! Please note that for this item, the following services are available during the checkout process: Multiple Ship-To , which allows you to send gifts to several recipients with a single order. Future Delivery , which lets you select a specific date for delivery, so your gift arrives at the perfect time. Gift basket packed with imported sweets and savories Chocolates, cookies, caramel corn, crackers, cheese, and coffee 1 size available Large woven light wicker basket neatly holds all items

Lady Fortunes Take Out Pail of 6 Confetti Fortune Cookies $11.75 Lady Fortunes Take Out Pail of 6 Classic Size Confetti Fortune Cookies are festive and delcious!Baked fresh in small batches each day, each crisp vanilla fortune cookie is hand dipped in fine Belgian Chocolates- an assortment of Dark, Milk and White- and rich golden Caramel dip. Then decorated with a generous shower of confetti candy sprinkles! Each cookie is meticulously wrapped in its own crystal-clear cellophane bag, and heat-sealed at both ends for freshness and quality. They are delicately placed on a bed of crinkle shred in a clear acetate take out pail and tied with coordinating ribbon. Perfect for Birthday Party Favors, and much more. These Confetti Fortune Cookies are definitely a refreshing break from the ordinary!

Leonidas Belgian Assorted Pearl Chocolates - 1 lb $36 Mixed Chocolates Assortment - Pearl Balls - 1 lb/454 gr, approx. 28 pcs by Leonidas, Belgium. An assorted mix of Africa, Coco, Fine Orange & Pistache gourmet Leonidas chocolates. Fresh chocolate is what Leonidas chocolate is famous for. Only fresh butter, dairy cream and the best ingredients from all over the world are used to make Belgian Leonidas chocolate pralines. Leonidas use only cocoa butter - not vegetable fats - for both the coating and the filling of its gourmet chocolates.

Leonidas Belgian Assorted White Chocolates - 1 lb $36 Mixed Chocolates Assortment - white chocolates only - 1 lb/454 gr, approx. 28 pcs by Leonidas, Belgium. An assorted mix of all varieties of gourmet Leonidas chocolates. Fresh chocolate is what Leonidas chocolate is famous for. Only fresh butter, dairy cream and the best ingredients from all over the world are used to make Belgian Leonidas chocolate pralines. Leonidas use only cocoa butter - not vegetable fats - for both the coating and the filling of its gourmet chocolates.

Nut Lover's Chocolate Dipped Oreo Cookies $34.99 An irresistible combination of sweet and crunchy deliciousness. These classic Oreo Cookies are dipped by hand into rich, imported Belgian chocolates and decorated with premium nuts like creamy macadamias, crunchy cashews, and rich pistachios.

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