With Easter coming soon, you might have seen chocolate Easter eggs at the store. Have you bought any yet?
Do you think Easter chocolate tastes better than regular chocolate? Some people say it does.
When we compared the ingredients in Easter egg chocolate and regular chocolate, we found they are pretty much the same. The difference is more about how we experience the chocolate when we eat it.
What’s in them?
We compared Cadbury Dairy Milk Easter egg and Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate block. They both have similar energy, protein, fat, and sugar content. The egg has slightly more cocoa solids than the block.
Why does Easter chocolate taste different?
Easter chocolate might taste different because of its texture and smell. Texture and smell play a big role in how we enjoy chocolate.
So, whether you prefer Easter chocolate or regular chocolate, enjoy it in moderation and have a happy Easter!
Vocabulary List:
Ingredients /ɪnˈɡriː.di.ənts/ (noun): The substances that make up a food product.
Experience /ɪkˈspɪə.ri.əns/ (noun): The process of gaining knowledge or skill from doing seeing or feeling things.
Content /ˈkɒn.tent/ (noun): The substance or material contained within something.
Texture /ˈtɛk.stʃər/ (noun): The feel appearance or consistency of a surface or substance.
Moderation /ˌmɒd.əˈreɪ.ʃən/ (noun): The avoidance of excess or extremes.
Cocoa /ˈkoʊ.koʊ/ (noun): A powder made from roasted and ground cacao seeds usually used in chocolate.
