Chocolate products can cheer you up, because chocolate contains endorphin (the hormone of happiness).
Interesting fact: mother Francis Christoph (a former prisoner of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp) took a piece of chocolate with her to the concentration camp and told her daughter that she would leave her for a rainy day. When she sees that her daughter is very ill, she will give her some chocolate - he will make her happy. But one of the concentration camp inmates was very thin, and it was time to give birth. Mother Francis gave a piece of chocolate that was intended for her daughter, a friend, so that she would not die during childbirth. The woman gave birth to a tiny child, and remained alive ... An amazing story about chocolate, which saved lives!
This is a necessary product, without which it is difficult to imagine your life. In the article, we decided to tell you about the most expensive chocolate in the world - not everyone can buy it, but everyone can learn something new.
10. Debauve & Gallais - $ 94 per pound
«Debauve & gallais»- one of the oldest chocolate houses in the world. The founder of the house was Sulpice Debov.
In Moscow on Bolshaya Yakimanka, the Debauve & Gallais company sells confectionery in bulk: cakes, desserts, chocolate: dark, milk, etc. (not for everybody).
The company knows how to make good chocolate, it is not surprising that sweets are so expensive - $ 94 per pound.
Still, chocolate is prepared using the best ingredients, does not contain dyes and preservatives.
9. Pierre Marcolini - $ 100 per pound
Chocolate Shop "Pierre marcolini"Is located in Brussels, was founded by Pierre Marcolini (Belgian chocolatier).
Belgium is a country with numerous confectioneries specializing in the manufacture of chocolate products. Before Pierre there was no question: "Who am I to be when I grow up? ” Since childhood, he tried to make chocolate, and he did it well.
Now the company "Pierre Marcolini" has more than 30 stores in different countries. Pierre is a man who is very passionate about his work, and at 5 o’clock in the morning he is already at his workplace!
Love for his work is transmitted to all his employees, so the chocolate is so incredible, but it costs a lot - $ 100 per pound.
For reference: the motto that suits the company: "Each customer has his own unique taste, and he must satisfy it."
8. Richart - $ 120 per pound
Chocolate "Richart» (Richart) Is one of the most expensive elite sweets on the planet. It is elite, somehow it is difficult to name it in another way.
The delicate taste of chocolate products and its aroma cause a real delight, spreading pleasant bliss all over the body ...
The Richart company was created in France in 1925, today it not only supplies chocolate to many countries, but also is the creator of branded stores in different countries.
The creator of fine chocolate is Michelle Richard, the palette of flavors is simply amazing! For example, in a set of sweets "Petits richart"Includes such unusual tastes as: caramel sauce, cream with the scent of a rose flower, fresh mango in chocolate, etc. It is not surprising that the price per pound is $ 120.
Interesting fact: Michelle claims that the secret of his chocolate lies in the Criollo Venezuelan cocoa butter.
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«Godiva", According to sources, gave her first sweets to the world in 1926.
According to official sources, the Godiva company was born in Belgium, and its symbol was the long-haired beauty from John Collier's painting “Lady Godiva”.
Confectioner Norman Love created an amazing chocolate assortment called "Godiva “G” Collection". Candies include ingredients such as Tasmanian honey and Mexican hot chocolate.
There are 15 chocolates in a tempting box, and they are all of different shapes. Each candy just melts in your mouth, because the products are very fragrant and tasty.
The price for a box is $ 120, which can be frustrating, because not every sweet tooth can afford such expensive sweets.
6. To’ak - $ 365 per pack
In 2014, the company released a 50-gram chocolate bar, which cost 16,300 rubles. His chip was a box with the indicated serial number from the Spanish ligature.
The quantity of chocolate was limited; only 574 boxes went on sale. "To’ak"Takes a very responsible approach to making chocolate, and uses beans from Ecuador called" Nacional "to make it.
The company's chocolate, worth $ 365 per package, was aged in an oak cognac barrel for 3 years. Each bar is decorated with a booklet so that the buyer can better get acquainted with the information about chocolate.
The company's chocolate is truly amazing, handmade, where every detail has been thought out to the smallest detail.
5. Delafee - $ 508 per pound
Swiss ChocolateDelafee» (Delafe) Is one of the most expensive in the world. All due to the fact that gold is present in its composition. Not much is known about him; DeLafee International is located in Switzerland.
Chocolate contains very traditional ingredients: vanillin, sugar, cocoa, etc., but its only difference is 20 carat gold.
Unfortunately, not everyone can try gourmet chocolate, because its price per pound is $ 508.
4. Noka Vintages Collection - $ 854 per box of chocolates
Noka is a famous, elite chocolate maker. Unfortunately, in 2011, an American company went out of business, but it is worth mentioning. Why are sweets "Noka Vintages CollectionWere so expensive?
The answer is simple. Products accounted for 75% of the pure cocoa blend from Ecuador, along with high-quality cream and sugar. 12 sweets were packed in a stylish, black and white box with a ribbon, the price for which was $ 854.
An attractive box in which pure chocolate is packed - what is not an ideal gift for those you love?
3. Knipschildt Chocolatier - $ 2,600 per pound
One of the most expensive chocolates costs $ 2,600 per pound. Made in the USA, Connecticut.
«Knipschildt chocolatier»- one of the most elite and expensive pastry houses in the world.
The owner of the confectionery house Fritz Knipschildt is a true master of his craft, he makes not just chocolate, but works of art! Perhaps that is why chocolate is so expensive - $ 2,600 per pound.
Many of the company's chocolates are named after women, which adds sophistication.
Chocolate is made according to special recipes, and sometimes has fillings unusual for chocolate - for example, salt and pepper. But, to understand that these fillings are more than successful, sweets are worth a try.
2. Harrods - $ 10,000 per tile
«Harrods"- This is a famous department store in London, considered one of the most fashionable and largest department stores around the world.
“Harrods” to get around even in a day is not possible, because it is a whole city! Here you can buy not only chocolate, but also clothes, cosmetics, jewelry, etc. There is so much chocolate sold in the department store that your eyes run wide.
In 2008, Harrods decided to please its VIP visitors with special chocolate for $ 10,000. Patches (Lebanese chocolatier) were specially invited for this occasion. In order to make the chocolate unforgettable, Swarovski crystals were used in its creation.
Each tile was beautifully wrapped in Chinese silk ... But, because of the price, few people could indulge themselves with a luxurious chocolate bar.
1. Serendipity 3 Frrrozen Haute Chocolate - $ 25,000 per serving
A $ 25,000 meal per serving includes coconut flakes (28 varieties!), Chocolate mousse, La Madeleina Au Truffle truffle and incredibly thin gold sheets.
Frrrozen Haute Chocolate by Serendipity 3 (New York restaurant) - this is a real miracle, the dish was listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the most expensive dessert on the planet.
This is hot, but iced chocolate ... Inside the dessert is hidden a gift that you cannot resist - a diamond bracelet.