One of the popular delicacies in demand is chocolates. Ranging from young toddlers to matured adults, there is hardly anyone who can resist the mesmerizing aroma and flavour of this enticing sweet piece. Chocolates with rich cocoa along with nuts, fruits and caramels make way for a combination which makes it simply irresistible. But have you ever wondered about the basic flavours of chocolate? Well here we delve into the basic categories of chocolate flavours, which will help you to choose a perfect one suiting your taste buds:

• Bittersweet chocolate– Let’s start with the basic flavour of chocolate. Bittersweet chocolates come from cacao with a percentage content of seventy percent. Mostly, this covers the dark chocolate category too. However, dark chocolate is quite bitter in nature which can be known from its strong aroma. A little amount of sweetness is added to it; however, when one consumes this flavour a bitter sensation is left after swallowing it. However, it has its own set of health benefits. Dark chocolate is good for health as it reduces the risk of heart strokes, diabetes and prolongs the life period of a person. It makes an ideal gift for parents and one can easily send Fathers day’s chocolates by post.

• Semisweet Chocolates- This category includes chocolates which have a cacao content of about 50 to 60 percent. There are neither too bitter not too sweet in taste. The after taste of semisweet chocolates is also quite pleasant. They can be complimented with nuts, fruits, caramel or floral for added flavonoids. Semi-sweets can be had by people of all age.

• Milk Chocolate– With the basic component of milk, milk chocolates have a flavour of their own.  Containing very less quantity of cacao and a larger content of sugar, milk chocolates are a popular favourite. Some of the flavours of milk chocolate which are noteworthy in taste are milk, cream, cocoa, honey and malt. Milk chocolates are ideal for those who love to have a balanced proportion of cocoa and milk.

• White Chocolate– Usually composed of vanilla essence along with milk, white chocolate forms a different genre of its own. Containing a mere 20% of cocoa butter, this flavour gels in well with honey, caramel, fruits and nuts. This chocolate form is ideal for those who would like to have a different form of chocolate without the traditional flavour since; it contains 0% of cocoa liquor. White chocolate can be gifted along with traditional chocolate flavours to form a perfect assortment.

Flavoured chocolate forms one of the best items for gifting purpose. One can gift a particular flavour or an assortment to fulfil the basket. Gifting ideas can include bunching up the bars and presenting them on occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, father’s day, mother’s day and other special events. Chocolates can easily make one’s day and elevate the mood. So try tasting a bar when going through low days. Mix and match various flavours with nuts, honey and caramel and enjoy a delicacy par excellence.