The Secret Ingredient of Your Favorite Chocolates

The Secret Ingredient of Your Favorite Chocolates

24 Jul 2023

Among food products, chocolate and chocolate-based products, especially adored by millions, are considered one of the world's most popular desserts.

Chocolate, with its taste and aroma, satisfies the cravings of millions of people and triggers the release of the happiness hormone serotonin. There are several main types of chocolate: dark chocolate, milk chocolate, white chocolate, porous chocolate, and more.

The secret ingredient of delicious chocolates belonging to famous brands is Azerbaijani hazelnuts. The northern and northwestern regions of Azerbaijan, located at the foothills of the mighty Caucasus Mountains, provide an unparalleled environment for hazelnut cultivation with a suitable climate, fertile soil, and abundant water resources.

Azerbaijani hazelnuts have long been considered one of the highest quality products on the international market. Thanks to the historical legacy and experience in hazelnut production that has lasted for years, Azerbaijani hazelnuts of the Ata-baba variety, owned by the Aqrovest LLC company, are used in the most famous chocolate brands worldwide, including Ferrero Rocher, Lindt, Storck, Migros Switzerland, Merci, and others.

For generations, chocolate makers have been delighting lovers. The use of Azerbaijani hazelnuts adds a unique quality and taste to these premium chocolates, highlighting their delicacy and superiority.

Sweets are made from whole hazelnuts, enveloped in a delicate wafer, filled with hazelnut cream, and covered with milk chocolate and chopped hazelnuts. They are also used as a component in various pastry products such as cakes, pies, and other confectionery creations.

The next time you enjoy chocolates from Ferrero Rocher, Lindt, Storck, Migros Switzerland, or Merci, remember that with every bite, you are savoring the rich hazelnut flavor of Azerbaijan. This serves as a reminder that many of the world's finest products often contain the most unusual ingredients.