Belgium chocolates hold a special place in the heart of every chocolate lover. The production of chocolates, date back to 1635, when the country was in Spanish occupation. Over 2000 chocolatiers resides in Belgium making it – The Capital of Chocolates! Furthermore, it houses globe’s biggest chocolate factories – Callebaut and Puratos. The country has gained the fame for its high quality & unique taste of chocolates. Chocolate lovers, you are just a Belgium visa away!
You can try a variety of Belgian chocolate brands, produced by the finest chocolatiers. Be it Godiva, Leonidas, Côte d’Or or Neuhaus, you name it and Belgium has it! Wondering about where to buy Belgian chocolate? With over 320 chocolate shops throughout the Belgium, you can definitely find the taste you are wandering for! Behind every Belgium chocolate truffles or the Belgium Pralines, is a team of chocolatiers. They use their skills, knowledge and experience to create the best and finest chocolates. Similar to the work of beer brewers, the confectioners have to work hard for the production of best chocolate.
Here, let us discuss the top brands of Belgium chocolates that you should try while on your Belgium tour:
Côte d’Or
Registered by Charles Neuhaus on 24th April 1883, it is the king of all Belgian chocolates. Cocoa beans from Gold Coast (Ghana) were used to produce the first Côte d’Or. It was 1911, when the first chocolate bar was produced and an elephant logo was given to it. Later, these chocolates have grown immensely with new variations and flavors. Mignonette, Bouchee, Noir de Noir, Noir brut are a few stems from Côte d’Or. It gained the popularity for the craftsmanship and originality in the flavor.
Mary
The story began in 1919, when the chocolate loving Mary Delluc set up a chocolate business in Brussels. Her goal to serve the excellent and quality product was later become her legacy. She was always concerned about the quality and available raw materials. However, her remarkable refinement is reflected in her presentation of chocolate. In 1942, the Mary received the title of ‘Certified Royal Warrant Holder of Belgium’.
Leonidas
The Leonidas’ philosophy includes Generosity, Freshness and making Pralines accessible to all. With over 100 varieties in the store, Leonidas enables the world to taste its matchless flavor. These are manufactures using the traditional methods and only pure cocoa butter. Of course certain natural ingredients are also used. For a long time, Leonidas continues to create the original taste of the chocolates.
Neuhaus
Over 155 years of experience, Neuhaus holds the reputation to create the top quality chocolates. The luxurious gift boxes, is cherry on the top when giving or receiving these chocolates. Jean Neuhaus, cover his medicines with thin layer of chocolate to make them taste better. This practice inherited the passion for chocolate in his grandson. In 1912, he replaced the medicine with a delicious filling inside the chocolate. Hence, first Praline was produced.
Chocoholics, embark the gastronomical adventure in the Capital of Chocolates. All it takes is a Belgium Schengen visa! Let your taste goblets feel the bliss with the finest quality Belgium chocolates.