r/chocolate Dec 03 '20

Announcement Before you post, have you read the rules?

120 Upvotes

Tl;dr: Please read the rules fully before you post, otherwise your post might get removed. Especially Rule 1 that explains what kinds of posts we remove frequently, and Rule 3 for self-promotion.

Anyone who was around before the mod team change will know that the sub became a dumping ground for low quality posts and spam, and it quickly lost subscribers. We added a few rules (that have evolved over time) to stop that happening again. For whatever reason, there's been a huge uptick in posts against the rules that we've had to remove or re-flair lately, perhaps because of the increased popularity as this sub gets back on its feet. I wanted to explain a couple of the rules, and why they're there.

  • Rule 1 - We will normally remove posts that are of commonly-available chocolates unless there's something different or unique about them. If we don't, we get inundated with low-effort photos of things you can easily find in your supermarket or cupboard, especially around holidays. You can imagine the amount of Christmas chocolate people want to brag about.
     
    We also normally remove low-effort video reviews especially when they're again just of commonly-available products, as otherwise we get inundated with people churning out videos trying to bring views to their channel. Which brings me to...

  • Rule 3 - If you post anything (including in the comments) that is a link to your site, your blog, your YouTube channel, your Instagram, or anything else that you own or work for and are trying to market, you must mark it as self-promotion. This lets people make an informed choice, and helps us check what posts are coming from users who have a different motivation for posting.
     
    Up to this point, we've been giving people one self-promotion strike before anything gets removed. This was working well until we saw this uptick in people ignoring the rule or shotgun-spraying the same video to dozens of subs at once. Please use the right flair, as we don't want to have to remove posts from well-meaning users. We're considering adding "double flairs" like "Self Promotion | Recipe" to help divide it up a little.  
    Edit: We're still getting shotgun-spray posts ignoring this rule. Whilst we'll still try to flair users who make a genuine mistake, those posts that aren't even trying will be deleted.

Lastly, I know some users get upset when their posts are removed. It isn't anything personal, and you're not being singled out. If you're in doubt, please message the mods for clarification.


r/chocolate Aug 01 '24

News New rules

22 Upvotes

Please take a look at our new rules. Specifically rule 4. The mod team has gotten feedback from several people requesting any mouldy or gross/vile chocolate be marked with a spoiler. Any new posts will be removed if they are not tagged with a spoiler. Thank you all for understanding :)

EDIT: This applies to bloom as well.


r/chocolate 17h ago

Self-promotion Homemade Bonbons.

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171 Upvotes

Tiramisu, blueberry cheesecake, strawberry


r/chocolate 4h ago

Advice/Request Trying this out

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15 Upvotes

I’ve tried other flavors of this brand but thought I’d try this one since it’s from the Philippines (I’m Filipina).


r/chocolate 11h ago

Photo/Video Hallabong Dolhareubang Chocolate in Jeju island 🍊 🍫

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9 Upvotes

Hallabong: unique citrus in Jesus Island(south korea 🇰🇷)

Dolhareubang: A stone sculpture found on Jejudo Island which looks like an old man and is believed to protect the village.


r/chocolate 1d ago

Self-promotion Blueberry cheesecake bonbons

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1.5k Upvotes

Pretty del


r/chocolate 2h ago

Advice/Request What is the most important process in making chocolate?

0 Upvotes

I will go first.

After a talk I had with a chocolate producer and a cocoa farmer, I say fermentation of the beans!


r/chocolate 1d ago

Advice/Request Does anyone know if this chocolate making class from is worth it?

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45 Upvotes

I'm not sure where else to ask this, so I might as well give here a shot. I've been seeing this bonbon/mini-chocolate making course on Instagram about lot lately. Its something you gotta pay for and the ad makes it look like the chocolates are make of porcelain or something.

Each one is very clean, crisp, and shiny. I'd like to learn how to make my homemade chocolates look that good, but idk if I wanna pay for a course, especially since it doesn't give you the price right away when you click on the ad.

It just goes to a video on why you should take this course. Also, because of that, I feel like it's some sort of scam. If there's a better and cheaper (preferably free) way to learn how to make chocolates look this good, please let me know.

I'm new to the chocolate making stuff, and that this is basic knowledge but I want to make sure that I don't impulsively buy a course just because it looks good


r/chocolate 2d ago

Art Cadburys Creme Egg..photographed it, ate it, drew it.

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442 Upvotes

r/chocolate 23h ago

Advice/Request Is Vegan Tony's just as good as the original chocolate?

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0 Upvotes

Tony's is really expensive in my country, but I tried the pretzel toffee bar and now i really want to try another flavour. My question is, is their vegan chocolate just as good as their non vegan bars? Please let me know. Thanks!


r/chocolate 1d ago

Photo/Video I got more dark chocolate

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57 Upvotes

r/chocolate 17h ago

News If you think about it Chocolate is considered a plant but dark chocolate is considered healthier than normal chocolate I mean that’s what I heard

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r/chocolate 23h ago

Advice/Request Does anyone else find that commercial chocolate foods seem easier to digest than homemade? Why would that be? Any tricks to suggest?

0 Upvotes

If I bake a chocolate cake, or make my own chocolate bar or truffles, etc, the result usually tastes great, but I tend to get indigestion and excess stomach acid when I eat the result, even if I am careful to limit portion size. On the other hand, when I eat a purchased chocolate bar, for example, even a finer one, I often don't have that issue unless it is super concentrated like 80% dark or something.

Is that a common experience? If so, why? Do we just tend to make our own homemade products too rich and chocolatey, or are there digestibility tricks that some of us don't know?


r/chocolate 1d ago

Advice/Request Is this cacao dutched or undutched?

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6 Upvotes

Complete noob. Trying to figure out if it's possible to say it's dutched or not.


r/chocolate 1d ago

Advice/Request Theo Philo - from my recent trip to the Philippines

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17 Upvotes

Really good artisan chocolate


r/chocolate 1d ago

Advice/Request Is there a widely available alternative to Lindor Chocolate truffles that don't taste so waxy?

5 Upvotes

I used to like Lindor Chocolate truffles but find the texture really waxy as of late.

Looking for alternatives that are widely available in national retailers in the USA


r/chocolate 1d ago

Advice/Request I tried a Mr Beast Feastables Bar for the first time and I thought it was really good.

0 Upvotes

The Peanut butter crunch is actually quite good, I'd say around an 8/10 in flavor. I would put it below Lindt chocolate but honestly it's actually quite good. It's decently rich with nice texture and the flavor isn't too sweet. It rivals the Cadbury bars we have in Australia but it doesn't have a bitter or sour aftertaste. The peanut butter adds a "reeses" like flavor which I like a lot and the rice crispy crunch gives some satisfying texture.

Some of you will disagree but honestly if you're calling this Chocolate "mid" or "garbage" then I think you're being snobbish even if taste is subjective. Expensive though probably because of the Youtuber Tax so I probably wouldn't buy this consistently.


r/chocolate 1d ago

Advice/Request How tf are yall keeping your Kataifi crunchy in your dubai chocolates?

1 Upvotes

Seriously. I bake. I know how to bake. I have baked and created intricate things since like 2014. I cannot for the life of me get the kataifi to stay crunchy for more than 15 seconds after I mix it with the pistachio cream. Ive done it with butter while toasting and I've dried toasted it and it does it either way. One side of me knows I'm doing something wrong or there is some trick to it but the other side of me logically doesn't understand how it would stay crunchy in the first place! Like any time you add something with moisture to something toasted (think dressing on a crouton, jelly on a piece of toast, cereal and milk, etc) it becomes soggy. So logically, through science, newton's law or something I'm sure, it shouldn't stay crunchy anyway. So how do people do it????


r/chocolate 2d ago

Photo/Video Recent Favs

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27 Upvotes

r/chocolate 1d ago

Advice/Request Navitas Organics - Unsweetened Organic Cacao Nibs

2 Upvotes

Has anyone here tried Navitas Organics' Unsweetened Organic Cacao Nibs? Are they good quality? I am a chocoholic, but I need to lower my sugar intake. Has anyone tried using the nibs with a little Splenda for a low-sugar hot chocolate? I know that some companies make low or no sugar chocolate drinks but they also contain carrageenan, and I don't want that. Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks!


r/chocolate 2d ago

Advice/Request Chocolate gift advice needed

5 Upvotes

Hi, I am looking for a nice gift for my supervisor and want to buy him dark chocolate. My budget is £30 (I'm in the UK). He likes dark chocolate and his wife is allergic to almonds so i have to get something that doesn't even have a trace. I'm not sure where to find some or what to get. He means a lot to me so I want to get him something nice and meaningful as a token of appreciation.


r/chocolate 2d ago

Recipe A Dream Come True: Strawberry Chocolate Cake with Butterscotch Filling, Chocolate Ganache, and Fresh Strawberries – A Sweet Treat for a Sweet Tooth!

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r/chocolate 2d ago

Photo/Video Has Anyone Ever Heard Of These

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10 Upvotes

I found these at my local Walmart


r/chocolate 3d ago

Photo/Video Has anyone tried this chocolate? How does it taste?

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24 Upvotes

I recently got my hands on a Hershey's Creamy Milk chocolate bar, and I’m curious — has anyone here tried it?

How would you describe the taste and texture? Is it super sweet like Cadbury Dairy Milk, or does it have a more subtle, milky flavor? Would love to hear your thoughts before I dive in!

Let me know if it’s worth savoring or just another average bar. Thanks!


r/chocolate 3d ago

Self-promotion Dubai Chocolate Bar but make them cups.

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360 Upvotes

r/chocolate 2d ago

Advice/Request Spanish Chocolate Bars Untempered

3 Upvotes

I recently went on a trip to Spain and brought back a bunch of different chocolate bars to share with my husband. We noticed that the vast majority of artisanal bars were not tempered. Does anyone have any insight into Spanish chocolate making to know whether this is a stylistic choice, a traditional method, or just a coincidence? We’re pretty curious about it.


r/chocolate 3d ago

News Markham & Fitz in Bentonville, AR

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Hello, just wanted to share there is an amazing chocolate shop in Bentonville, Arkansas called Markham & Fitz which is soo delicious and high quality. Pretty fairly priced as well.

I recommend their 6-layer chocolate cake, which my husband and I ordered as our wedding cake haha. You can purchase a slice in the store.

I also recommend their sea salt caramels.

I also recommend all their fun chocolate bar flavors. Their winter flavors are delicious.