Switzerland is known as the home of cheese, banking, and chocolate. Swiss chocolates are world-famous, as the names Lindt, Toblerone, Läderach, Cailler, and even Nestlé in shops across the globe.
Why is Swiss chocolate famous?
The chocolate industry in Switzerland is a very important part of the food industry and the Swiss economy in general. Switzerland is number one in chocolate consumption in the world.
Per year, they produce about 180,000 tons of Swiss chocolate and about 39% is sold in Switzerland and 61% is sold abroad.
So How is Swiss Chocolate Different?
While cacao beans and other ingredients such as sugar cane originate from outside Switzerland, the actual production of the chocolate must take place in Switzerland. So, the real difference between Swiss chocolate and chocolate produced in other countries across the world is in the process and other ingredients, such as milk.
Switzerland’s chocolates have earned an international reputation for high quality with many famous international chocolate brands.
