• @PixelTron@lemm.ee
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    106 days ago

    And Cadburys have reduced the quality of their chocolate since the take over, to maximise profits further. I largely try to avoid them along with Nestle, but that mostly leaves you with store own brands & the more expensive but much better quality smaller brands (until they get bought out & ruined in the process!).

    • Lad
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      96 days ago

      I’ve started seeing Tony’s Chocolonely in stores recently, but it’s about £3.80 UK price as opposed to a similarly sized Cadbury’s bar which is anywhere from £1.50 to £2.00.

      It’s a shame because I love a good chocolate bar but nearly £4 is a bit too steep for me.

      • @matelt@feddit.uk
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        95 days ago

        it is steep but it’s good chocolate. It makes you rethink your relationship with it doesn’t it, we take it for granted when in fact it should be a very occasional treat. This is not meant as a preachy statement, I’m very guilty of eating too much chocolate but I think it’s the first step in a more positive direction.

        • @PixelTron@lemm.ee
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          35 days ago

          Agree. I’ve developed a taste for dark(er) chocolate this past few years, which also has the benefit of not being so morish, so I tend to have smaller amounts at a time rather than smash through most of a large bar of milk choc. That also makes the more expensive price a little more doable when it lasts longer.

      • @NotLemming@lemm.ee
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        66 days ago

        Lindt is a high quality European brand but definitely more expensive. M&S brand chocolate is nice and decently priced. Other supermarkets have their own brands which are cheaper but not as nice IMO.

        • @PixelTron@lemm.ee
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          25 days ago

          Love Lindt, always keep an eye out for offers. Will have to check M&S’ own out. I’ve found the Sainsbury’s dark bar with hazelnuts is pretty good & priced relatively ok.