You did not ask yourself, in which country do people consume most of chocolate products and where are the most delicious chocolate candies? Where can I get a profession of a master for making chocolate and desserts based on it?
In this article we will introduce you to the countries that occupy a leading place in the production and consumption of chocolate. They are Switzerland, Belgium, France, Spain and the USA.
Contents:
- 1. Switzerland
- 2. Belgium
- 3. France
- 4. Spain
- 5. USA
1. Switzerland
Switzerland is a country with a per capita consumption of 11.6 kg per year. This is the highest rate in the world. In the early twentieth century, confectioners in Switzerland came up with the famous triangular chocolate bar, known as Toblerone. In Zurich, there are three well-known chocolate manufacturers: Sprungli, Lindt, Teusher. In the city, tourists can long admire the various chocolate figures displayed in the candy showcases, and enjoy a variety of desserts that can be bought in cafes and pastry shops. The Paradise Square in Zurich is the busiest and next to it is the largest Confiserie Sprungli chocolate shop. Lovers of chocolate consider it a paradise.
2. Belgium
Belgium is Europe's leading chocolate producer.12 chocolate factories of the country produce annually more than 170 thousand tons of chocolate. The sale of products is handled by two thousand specialized stores. Everything that concerns chocolate can be found in chocolate museums, in Belgium 16. The greatest demand and popularity are chocolate sweets with all kinds of fillings. Some names and nowadays confectioners do by hand.
3. France
In France there is a town Ten L, the Hermitage. It operates a world-famous chocolate company called Valrhona. Founded in the early nineteenth century by the Confectioner Guironnet. The firm most of its products focuses on the production of high-quality chocolate collectible varieties. The company has a school that prepares chocolate professionals for other companies and maintenance activities. The training is designed so that even those who have never done this, in three days will learn how to prepare excellent desserts. The cost of training is $ 1000.
4. Spain
In Spain, the centers where chocolate is made are Villajoyosa, who has found the glory of the chocolate city, and Alicante. Villajoyosa produces an old exclusive Valor chocolate, which is very popular in Europe. In a well-known boutique, Alicante's companies and cafes sell delicious mousses of chocolate, drinks, ice cream with chocolate and a special delicacy - hot chocolate, and to it delicious donuts. The glory of Spanish chocolate acquired after it began to procure cocoa beans in Venezuela and Ecuador for its production.
5. US
In the Bay of San Francisco, the legendary company Ghirardelli, founded in the second half of the eighteenth century, settled. Like trolleybuses that are produced in the city, it is its symbol. On the opposite side of the bay there is another chocolate company - Scharffen Berger. This is the first company in America, where they used a full cycle of production, from cocoa beans to chocolate bars. For those who want to get acquainted with the technology of producing chocolate at the factory, 6 times a day are guided tours. Do it for free.
