Premieum 86% cocoa

Expectation:
Another of the group premium from Freia. I like Freia, I like dark chocolate so I probably will like this one.


First impression:
The wrapping is standard for the premium group, it's

Wrapping: 4


How does it look?
The chocolate has decent large pieces that you can share easily or just grab for yourself. It looks classic and nice.

Appearance: 4



Is it yum-yum?
It's a nice dark chocolate and even if I can understand that for some this is not just over the top but far far away from theire %-limit I like it. No surprise.

Taste: 4


Did I need one more?
Yup, but you do not need a third or fourth.

Frequency: 3


Does it cost your shirt?
The premiums cost a bit more than the standard and if you find the one you like you will get value for the money.

Value for money: 4


Final statement:
It kept what I expected so of course I was happy after tasting it. I will probably buy this again later sometime, I haven't forgotten it and will look for it if I am in the store and want to buy a chocolate my friends won't be to tempted to take away from me.

Total score: 19/30

Mandel stang (almond bar)

Expectation:
I really like almonds and I really like chocolate. This had to be a new favorite, or...

First impression:
Really really boring. You get to see the chocolate bar as you can see through the wrapping, but are we back to the sixties here?

Wrapping: 1


How does it look?
Is it me or is it just something wrong with the color? It should look good, but this one just seems to have been to much in the sun (and this period has been really rainy).

Appearance: 2



Is it yum-yum?
Awful. Really awful. I guess we have been unlucky with it, but this is the opposite of yum-yum.

Taste: 1


Did I need one more?
I probably need to try this again as I probably was unlucky with the bar, but else I would not recommend this to anyone trying it even one time.

Frequency: 1


Does it cost your shirt?
The price is not bad and if you like awful chocolatebars you will get a decent value for your money.

Value for money: 3


Final statement:
Do not even consider it. Eat some carrots instead and live a healthy life.

Total score: 8/30

Kvikk lunsj (quick lunch)

Expectation:
This is a chocolate that is a favorite for norwegians while hiking or skiing. If is so popular it is called the hiking-chocolate. So it should be pretty good.


First impression:
The wrapping is ok. They have skipped the aluminumfoil they had before but the wrapping is ok. A bit boring look, but it has kept its look for ages so people recognize it right away.

Wrapping: 3


How does it look?
The great thing about it is that it is so easy to share. It has four pieces that easily will break of and in just the right size for anyone. It looks quite good as well.

Appearance: 4



Is it yum-yum?
I like this one. It is good and delivers what it promises. It might not be the big sportsbar for those running the marathon, but we are not marathon runners. But this is not a chocolate that you bring to fancy parties and the one you usually picks up in the store, unless of course you are going hiking during the weekend.

Taste: 4


Did I need one more?
I really wanted one more as we tried it while hiking, but we shared all four so no more for me. I do not mind one on my next hiking trip.

Frequency: 4


Does it cost your shirt?
It not cheap or expensive. This one is in the middle. And since you can share it with anyone (most people will enjoy one) you do get value for your money.

Value for money: 4


Final statement:
Great in the nature, boring at home.

Total score: 19/30

Non-stop - you can stop, but your kids won't!

Expectation:
Non-stop? Looks like a combination of two chocolates that they have made before. They offer non-stop as the small chocolate bites you see, but here they combine it probably with their standard milk chocolate.


First impression:
Looks like a chocolate to get some attention from kids. They love to combine things, and since they already love non-stop and milk chocolate from before. This will probably be a favorite for them. For me it looks quite standard and not that special.

Wrapping: 3



How does it look?
It looks very good. Great chocolate and with small non-stop chunks. I really wanted to try it!

Appearance: 4


Is it yum-yum?
Yup. It is yum yum. Good chocolate, and when you bite the small chunks you get a 'kick' from a different type of chocolate. Good good!

Taste: 5


Did I need one more?
Yup, one more right away. But the chocolate is big and you get a bit too much sweet chocolate. You will like the taste, have one more and then probably stop. If you are a kid you will after the second one run like nuts all over the room.

Frequency: 3


Does it cost your shirt?
It cost about the same as all other you can compare it to. Not a bad price, but also not cheap-cheap.

Price: 3


Final statement:
You will like it if you like sweet chocolate, and your kids on the other hand will finish it all right away and have a great time!

Total score: 18/30
Average score (round off): 3,6

Duel: Smile vs Center

Expectation:
Apple or Microsoft? Intel or AMD CPU? Center or Smil - questions that always starts a flame war when discussed in forums. iChocoholic accepts the challenge and gives you the answer for this important question! (the chocolate question, silly...)

Smil (eng: Smile) is a chocolate produced in Norway (Freia) since 1955. Smil is a roll containing chocolate bits with toffee filling. The slogan is "Made to be shared", so we are still puzzled why it contains 13 pieces.

Center is a almost an identical chocolate from Cloetta and has been produces since 1941. This chocolate has been one of my favorite for years. Is it still my favorite?


First impression:
Both chocolates has an identical shape and contains 13 pieces. The wrapping isn't really special and doesn't stand out in the crowd. But we have to select a winner, and the winner is Smil! I like the yellow wrapping a little more than the red.

Wrapping:
Smile: 3
Center: 3

















How does it look?
Another boring story. Nothing to write home about. The pieces are plain ordinary. Again, we have to select a winner, and Smile steals the ball and shoot it in the net. Gooooal! It just looks a little bit better...

Appearance:
Smil: 3
Center: 3

















Is it yum-yum?
yum yum yum! They both taste good, but I think the Center is a little better. It's is a bit more soft and the taste just suits me better.

Taste:
Smil: 4
Center: 5


Did I need one more?
There isn't any more left... Add yes, I will buy them again.

Frequency:
Smil: 4
Center: 4


Does it cost your shirt?
These are common goods in your local shop. The price have increased quite a bit since the last time I bought them. They are almost identical in price, so they both get an average score.

Price:
Smil: 3
Center: 3


Final statement:
Ladies and gentlemen... We have a winner! Center! There weren't really a big difference, but Center juste tasted a little bit better. We also had a crowd when testing, and their decision where divided (50/50). What do you think?

Total score:
Smil: 17 (out of 30)
Center: 18 (out of 30)

Average score (round off):
Smil: 3
Center: 4

Boca - premium chocolate with premium taste

Expectation:
The box looks rather outstanding and it stands out from most standard chocolates. It's a dark chocolate that really gives an expectation that it will be full of flavor.


First impression:
The wrapping is quite good. It makes the chocolate look a bit exclusive, but not over the top. Also it clearly is a wrapping looking to tempt adults and not kids. It is also wrapped in silver paper making the chocolate look fresh.

Wrapping: 5


How does it look?
The follows the exclusive look. It has probably been designed to look classic and it succeeds. Standard classic but nice.

Appearance: 4


Is it yum-yum?
Do not eat it all right away but let the chocolate melt in your mouth for the best long lasting taste and you won't be dissapointed. Enjoy it while eating it and it will last even after you have swallowed it. 70% is just enough for a strong dark taste while not losing the sence of being a chocolate for everyone.

Taste: 5


Did I need one more?
You can take one more, or you can stop. It is a good chocolate to have with your coffee or tea, or as an after dinner delight. It's for grown-ups wanting to enjoy one chocolate, the real chocoholics will prefer an other alternative.

Frequency: 3


Does it cost your shirt?
The look is exclusive and the price follows the image. This chocolate is for the special occations or if you have a bit too much money.

Price: 2 (not far away from the very special)


Final statement:
This chocolate does not dissapoint if you like it dark. But is not the alternative for does who like it really dark or only milk chocolate. It's for the mid range and most people will enjoy it and be pleased.


Total score: 19 (out of 30)