31 MAY, 2023
Adhya Moona
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The history of chocolate, and its creation from cacao beans can be traced back to the ancient Maya, and even earlier to the ancient Olmecs of Southern Mexico.
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In 1847, British chocolate company J.S. Fry & Sons created the first edible chocolate bar from cocoa butter, cocoa powder and sugar.
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Switzerland is known for its exquisite chocolates. The Swiss consume 8.8 kg of chocolate per person annually. Several famous chocolatiers like Nestlé & Lindt are headquartered in Switzerland.
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Austrians are known to have a sweet tooth and they do relish a nice crafted chocolate. Austrians consume 8.1 kg of chocolate per person per year.
Germany is famous for popular chocolate brands such as Ritter Sport, Moser Roth, Merci and Milka. In Germany, per person consumes 7.9 kg of chocolate annually.
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Irish are really fond of their chocolate. People in Ireland consume 7.9 kg of chocolate per person, per year. Butlers is a luxurious Irish chocolate brand.
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Famous chocolate brands such as Cadbury is headquartered in the UK. M&M World in London is a must-visit. In the UK, per person consumes 7.6 kg of chocolate per year.
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Within the confectionery & candy segment, chocolate is the favourite of Swedes. Swedes consume 6.6 kg of chocolate per person annually.
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Founded in 1806, Kalev is the king of Estonian chocolate. Estonians consume 6.5 kg of chocolate per person per year.
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Norwegians consume 5.8 kg of chocolate per person annually. Freia is Norway's most famous chocolate brand.
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Polish people enjoy a nice, rich chocolate bar and treats. In Poland, people consume 5.7 kg of chocolate per person per year.
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Belgian chocolate, Belgian waffles... Belgium is a chocolate lover's paradise. Belgians consume 5.6 kg of chocolate per person per year.