Christmas is the perfect excuse to tuck into a box of chocolates and we’ve counted each individual chocolate in the four of the most popular tubs to see which is the best
For many, a classic box of chocolates is a must-have during the festive season. Whether you’re a fan of crunchy chocolate, smooth toffee or even coconut, there’s something for everyone in a box of chocolates. However, it can be frustrating when you open a box only to find a few of your favourites and an abundance of the ones no one likes.
But is the distribution of each chocolate really fair? We counted each chocolate from all four of the most popular chocolate tubs on the market, including Quality Street, Cadbury’s Roses, Cadbury’s Heroes and Celebrations.
Quality Street chocolates have been a festive favourite for many since their launch in 1936. In our box, we found a whopping eight Caramel Swirls but only four Green Triangles, reports the Express. Although the mix was slightly disappointing, it was a slight improvement on last year’s selection.
In our box of Roses, we found a total of 52 chocolates with a mix of all the flavours. But how many of each were there? This box had a slightly more even mix of chocolates compared to the others, although it was disappointing to see seven Cadbury Dairy Milk Chunks which can also be found in Heroes.
Celebrations have been a staple since 1997, offering a mix of their most popular chocolates. However, the size of the tubs has decreased in recent years, reducing from 600 to 550g.
The assortment in this box of Celebrations was a letdown, with an overwhelming 11 Milkyway chocolates and a mere four Galaxy chunks. Heroes, which were launched in 1999, feature mini versions of various Cadbury chocolate bars.
In the previous year, Cadbury had to grapple with supply chain issues affecting the bite-sized Twirls, but they’ve made a triumphant return this year. So, how many of each chocolate type was present? This box was a major disappointment, packed with a staggering 11 Fudge sticks and only four Twirls.
A few years back, a representative for Nestle explained that the Quality Street assortment comprises three different sweet types: fruit cremes, chocolates, and toffees and fudge. Each tub is generally divided into thirds along these lines, which explains why Brits may find more sweets like the Strawberry Delight and fewer Green Triangles.
A spokesperson for Cadbury noted that there can be slight variations in the mix due to manufacturing processes, and the most crucial factor is paying attention to customer feedback.
