Belgium

Belgium is a country renowned for its chocolate. The phrase "Belgian Chocolate" is often used to promote chocolate, as consumers see it as a mark of quality. In reality, most Belgian chocolate is mass produced by one of two companies - Barry Callebaut (the world's largest chocolate maker) and Belcolade.

What distinguishes Belgian Chocolate, isn't the quality or origin of the cocoa beans, it's the milk powder used to give that distinctive creamy taste. Most chocolate connoisseurs do not consider the phrase "Belgian Chocolate" to be a mark of quality, but it is still widely used.

There are, however, quality chocolate makers in Belgium. Listed below are posts on Chocablog featuring chocolate from Belgium.

• Benoît Nihant Dark Milk Chocolate With Fleur De Sel
  08 Nov 2011
• Leonidas Nibs
  15 Sep 2011
• Hamlet Chocolas
  28 Jun 2011
• NewTree Thym
  24 Jun 2011
• Leonidas Feuilletine Milk Chocolate
  08 Jun 2011
• Elisabeth Chocolatier Selection
  05 May 2011
• Neuhaus Lady Chefs Collection
  06 Apr 2011
• Côte d’Or Fig & Almond Milk Chocolate
  04 Apr 2011
• Patisserie Vercruysse Selection
  25 Mar 2011
• Café-Tasse Dark Chocolate With Orange & Black Pepper
  23 Mar 2011
• Neuhaus Valentine’s Selection
  12 Feb 2011
• Le Pain Quotidien Chocolate Spreads
  14 Nov 2010
• Jeff de Bruges Gianduja Cornets
  30 Sep 2010
• Zaabär Star Anise of China & Ginger From Goa
  19 Jun 2010
• Galler Blended Venezuela Papouasie 43%
  01 Jun 2010
• Galler Bouchées Pralinées
  29 Apr 2010
• Galler Mendiants
  27 Mar 2010
• Godiva Chocoiste Dark Chocolate Raspberry
  14 Mar 2010
• Galler La Boite Ronde
  14 Feb 2010
• Galler ‘Les Minis’
  02 Feb 2010