Buy European@feddit.ukEnglish · 1 year ago

Why US chocolate tastes weird to the rest of the world

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Why US chocolate tastes weird to the rest of the world

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Buy European@feddit.ukEnglish · 1 year ago

Why US chocolate tastes weird to the rest of the world – DW – 07/07/2025

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Chocolate is popular almost everywhere. But tastes vary depending on the continent. While some regions like their chocolate sugary sweet, others prefer more fruity or nutty notes.

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Short version: American companies add wax to American chocolate.
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  Plus the vomit flavor
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    Do you like sour cream? That’s the same flavor
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  But why?
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    Profit.
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    wax is yummy

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