Chocolate reviews, tests, information and buying guides

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We tear off the foil and take a bite into chocolate’s good and bad points, from the health benefits to the high calorie count.

For those who believe a balanced diet means eating chocolate with both hands, you may be surprised at how much there is to know about one of the world's most treasured foods. CHOICE explains how chocolate is made, investigates pesticides in cocoa farming, and compares ordinary chocolate with organic and fair trade. Plus, we answer the million-dollar question: is dark chocolate really good for you?

Review and compare

Dark chocolate reviews We compare dark chocolate from Cadbury, Lindt, Nestle and more.

Milk chocolate reviews We taste test and compare milk chocolate from Cadbury, Lindt, Nestlé and more.

Buying guides

What’s the best dark chocolate? We review dark chocolate from Aldi, Cadbury, Lindt, Nestle and more.

Guide to buying ethical chocolate We explain the problems in the chocolate industry, and how to make sure the chocolate you buy is produced ethically.

How to choose the best milk chocolate Looking for the tastiest milk chocolate? The cheapest? Dairy-free? We've got you covered.

Articles

How to buy ethical chocolate Easter eggs Navigating labels isn't easy. Here's your guide to buying certified Easter eggs.

The best tasting vegan chocolate Which dairy-free delight was judged the best tasting by our expert judges?

Aldi vs Cadbury: which came out on top in our milk chocolate taste test? It's the big name versus the supermarket own brand – which one was rated the most delicious in our expert taste test?

7 delicious ways to use dark chocolate in cooking Give in to the dark side with BBQ sauces, puddings, pies, rocky road and more.

Quality Street, Roses, Favourites, Celebrations – which chocolate box is best? Which supermarket chocolate variety box is best for nut lovers or fruit-goo fans? Plus, we reveal the best and worst chocolates.

The Mint Slice challenge: Aldi vs Arnott's We put Aldi's Belmont Mint Crémes up against Arnott's original Mint Slice – which one took the biscuit?

The Tim Tam taste challenge: Aldi vs Arnott's We put Aldi's Just Divine biscuit up against Arnott's original Tim Tam – which one came out on top?

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