Lion pop choc - kittens for everyone

Expectation:
I do like the original Lion chocolate bar and similar products, so I got high expectations for this product from Nestle.


First impression:
The wrapping is quite nice, at least better than average. You can close the bag and eat it later (if it is really good you would not need to)

Wrapping: 4


How does it look?
The small kittens (this ain't no lion!) doesn't look too tempting. The bag is full of small round chocolate pieces, each piece contains biscuit and caramel

Appearance: 3



Is it yum-yum?
Mmm. Yes, this is a good combination. Not too much caramel, and good biscuit. Absolute something you can eat

Taste: 4


Did I need one more?
Our guest loved them. 5 minutes and we where empty. We all loved them but I will not buy them too often.

Frequency: 4


Does it cost your shirt?
I was quite expensive, but if this kind of chocolate is what you want, then buy it.

Value for money: 3


Final statement:
Small kittens for everyone!

Total score: 18/30

Fazermint - a hit

Expectation:
This is one of my favourite chocolate and I'll usual buy a box when I'm out travelling. I got high expectations for this chocolate, and I also thinks that our test panel will like it (ff you like mint that is)


First impression:
Each chocolate piece is wrapped in a a sliver wrapping. All the pieces is stored in a nice box that you can open and close.

Wrapping: 4


How does it look?
The pices is really tempting and you can smell the sweet mint flavour.

Appearance: 4



Is it yum-yum?
the dark chocolate piece with mint filling is delicious. Not to strong mint, just perfect.

Taste: 5


Did I need one more?
I can eat lots of this. And then the next day. Next week. Next month. Next year. Almost a 6.

Frequency: 5


Does it cost your shirt?
It's not the cheapes chocolate, but it is quite manageable. And since it is soo good, this a keeper.

Value for money: 5


Final statement:
A top chocolate, a hit.

Total score: 23/30

Saporo (comment)

Expectation:
Eastern European chocolate number 2 for the day. This one is from Croatia and has an Asian theme.


First impression:
Wrapping: 2


How does it look?
Appearance: 3



Is it yum-yum?
Taste: 3


Did I need one more?
Frequency: 3


Does it cost your shirt?
Value for money: 3


Final statement:
It's average. Will not buy it, but will eat it if served.

Total score: 14/30

Ljesnjak - Are you supprised?

Expectation:
Eastern European chocolate. These isn't my favourite so expectation is low. But maybe I'll be surprised?


First impression:
The wrapping is boring and lower than avergae. I would probable not pick this chocolate from the shop. It gets a bonus point for silver vacuum wrapping of the chocolate.

Wrapping: 3


How does it look?
It looks like a regular chocolate and smells a bit strange. It's a very weak 3.

Appearance: 3



Is it yum-yum?
IT is a sweet chocolate with nut filling. IT doesn't taste too much and is rather disappointing.

Taste: 2


Did I need one more?
It's just not that special and does not give you that good feeling. It is something that I can eat if I'm served, but I'll never going to buy it.

Frequency: 2


Does it cost your shirt?
It isn't that expensive and I'll bet is a ok chocolate for most people.

Value for money: 3


Final statement:
Unfortunate. Another lower-than-average chocolate from eastern Europe

Total score: 13/30

Walters - Milk chocolate and almonds

Expectation:
Milk chocolate from Freia is one of my favourite chocolate fo all time. Combine this with almonds, my favourite nut, we should have a winner.


First impression:
The wrapping is quite nice. Not outstanding like the luxurious chocolate, but OK to look at, and it is vacuum packaged. Good quality wrapping.

Wrapping: 4


How does it look?
The chocolate bar is quite ordinary. There is nothing special about it. If you break the bar into pieces, you can see the almonds pieces inside the chocolate.

Appearance: 3



Is it yum-yum?
The taste is the good classic milk chocolate that I love. Then you get crunchy almonds pieces that is both salty and sweet. You will love the salty pieces if your into chocolate like Smash (also a little salty). Recommended if you like chocolates with nuts!

Taste: 5


Did I need one more?
You can't stop with just one. And I have bought it several times.

Frequency: 5


Does it cost your shirt?
It is more expensive than the regular milk chocolate, but I still think it is worth it. In some shops the difference is a bit extreme, so the value isn't that much more. But still, good value for money.

Value for money: 4


Final statement:
If you like chocolates with nuts, this is for you.

Total score: 21/30

Center Strawberry, Lemon and Chilly

Expectation:
Just after Center won the duel (Smil was defeated), I found this version of the chocolate in the shop. Strawberry chocolate has potential. Don't think I have ever eaten a good lemon chocolate. And Chilly? This can be a surprise or a trip down under.


First impression:
The wrapping is quite nice and colorful. It is sealed and overall good quality.

Wrapping: 4


How does it look?
The chocolate smells wonderful (a little fruity flavor) and I just want to eat one right away. It can easily be shared with your friend, and it just looks tempting. The filling looks like caramel, no red goofy filling with small chilli seeds (phew)

Appearance: 5






Is it yum-yum?
The first taste is definitive strawberry, the I can taste the lemon. Mmm. Quite good. But where is the chilli? Oh, there it is. You'll need to wait a few seconds for the chilly to kick in. It isn't strong, and after a couple you can't even taste it (no, no ,no, thats not because it is THAT strong). This is clearly a chocolate you do or do not like.

Taste: 4


Did I need one more?
I needed several just to make my mind on how good it was. And I could easly eat a few more. I like the original Center, and I like this one

Frequency: 4


Does it cost your shirt?
Mine was quite expensive (I was in an expensive shop), but I belive it has the same pricetag as the original Center. Maybe a few bucks more.

Price: 3


Final statement:
This is a chocolate you like or hate. It has a nice first impression, and then there is that crucial moment when you'll try your first piece. If you like Center and new flavor, you'll probable love it. Else you'll never buy it again. I don't think this will be a success, and it will disappear from the market within months.

Total score: 20/30
Average score (round off): 4

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

La Trufflina - Belgian luxery

Expectation:
Belgium chocolate, absolutely one of my favorite. This beautiful box is from the famous manufacture Guylian who makes the seashell chocolate (I have eaten tons of those). This box looks even more luxurious, so I'm sure I'll experience some magic


First impression:
The chocolate comes in a small box containing 16 small pieces. The box is of excellent quality, and it contains two sealed containers each with 8 pieces of chocolate. The first impression couldn't be better

Wrapping: 6








How does it look?
There are three different pieces. One with white chocolate, one with light brown and one dark. The didn't look quite as good as the picture, but better than average.

Appearance: 4
















Is it yum-yum?
Oh boy, this is one fine chocolate. It is very smooth and creamy and easily melts in your mouth. It does taste much like the seashell version, which is good thing (at least for me). Great chocolate flavor.

Taste: 5


Did I need one more?
I sure did. And there is 3 different kind. You must try all three (even if they taste almost the same). And then you have to try the first again just to try to taste the difference. I could easily eat more. But since it is an exclusive chocolate, I'll probable don't want to buy a lot of this.

Frequency: 4


Does it cost your shirt?
They will cost you a dollar a piece (probable more), so I'll guess it is one of the most expensive chocolate we will try in a long time

Price: 1


Final statement:
This is a nice chocolate for those nice occasions


Total score: 20 (out of 30)
Average score: 4

Kinder - not only for kids

Expectation:

The kinder chocolate is a popular chocolate that almost everyone loves and knows. The chocolate focus group is clearly towards kids (hence the name. Kinder in german means kids!).

First impression:
The wrapping is a bit boring. It's white with some red color to attract your attention. Nothing fancy at all.

Wrapping: 3


How does it look?
The chocolate bar is standard looking. White chocolate inside brown coating. Note! The brown chocolate coating will easily melt in your hand! After opening the wrapping, eat instantly! Store it in your fridge for no nasty surprises.

Appearance: 3


Is it yum-yum?
The taste is very sweet. It has a mild taste of milk, the chocolate is not dark and hence the taste is not strong. As it does not fill your mouth with chocolate taste you will eat it up fast.

Taste: 5


Did I need one more?
The bar is too small, and the taste too mild to satisfy you with one small bite. Count on your kids to ask for one more bar! For grown-ups; you can handle yourself.

Kinder is not a chocolate you easily get bored of.

Frequency: 5


Does it cost your shirt?
Kinder is a chocolate that does not cost much for one bar, but the size is not large. But as it is an international chocolate it's not the cheapest one around.

Price: 3


Final statement:
This is a good chocolate that you buy while traveling, but while being at home it is not the one you hide in your drawer.


Total score: 19 (out of 30)