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Belgian chocolate is known among the best in the world, which is well deserved since great ingredients make great chocolate, and chocoholics around the world appreciate quality.

The Swiss also make good chocolate but the Belgians were able to top them. It comes as no surprise since there’s a long tradition of chocolate making in Belgium, and a strong marketing campaign was able to get the world’s attention. If you’re traveling to Belgium you should visit a chocolate museum or two and learn more about Belgian chocolate history.

The selection of the best cocoa seeds and other ingredients is key to the high standard of Belgian chocolate. You can tell when a low quality cocoa is used in any chocolate, since it leaves a bad after taste. A superior chocolate gives a lingering rich, full flavor which you can savor even after the chocolate leaves your mouth Another great thing about Belgian chocolate is that it’s processed mainly by hand, including the final decoration.

By the way, did you know that praline was invented in Belgium in 1912? Folks there have always enjoyed exchanging chocolates as presents, and they take pride of their quality export which is popular around the world.

Belgian chocolate has a wide range of products with different center fillings in plain, milk and white chocolate. Fruit, butter cream, mocha caramel, and ganache are some of the fillings that you can savor. In addition, you can also try almonds, nougat, whipped cream, cinnamon, ginger, coffee, rum, and spice. Belgian chocolate liqueur cups taste out of this world If you enjoy something a little out of the ordinary, you might find lime, coriander, or jasmine tea appealing.

You can enjoy chocolate in many delicious forms such as truffles, chocolate mousse, and cake. If you use Belgian chocolate in cooking, everything will taste even better. Chocolate fountains are all the rage for parties and receptions.

The rivers of warm, liquid chocolate are a chocolate lover’s delight. You can dip stuff like fruits such as bananas and strawberries, or even cookies into the chocolate goo. Belgian chocolate dipped marshmallows are simply heavenly! Belgian chocolate fountain refills are available, so you will never run out.

Since the high quality also applies to the packaging, Belgian chocolate makes the ideal gift, all tied up in a ribbon.

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