When I moved to the US from the UK, I found Cadbury's chocolate didn't taste the same. Turns out, I wasn't just imagining it. (2024)

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Why does Cadbury chocolate taste different in America? ›

As Insider's Mary Hanbury previously reported, the only differences between the UK and US versions are the fat content and the amount of cocoa used. While the US Cadbury bars use cocoa butter as the fat, in order to meet FDA standards, the UK is allowed to use vegetable oils such as palm and shea.

European chocolates, with their smoother, richer flavor, use European butter and cream, which has a higher fat content. To accentuate the smoothness of the chocolates, Europe also uses more cocoa butter, further accentuating the difference in taste.

The first ingredient in U.K. Cadbury chocolate is milk, while sugar is the first in American-made Cadbury chocolate, according to The New York Times. So the British chocolate has a higher fat content and also has no preservatives compared to the U.S. bars.

Banned! Back in 2015, Cadbury products, including the iconic Creme Egg, were banned from being imported into the United States. It all started when Hershey Chocolate Corporation filed a lawsuit alleging that Cadbury copied an already existing Hershey chocolate egg recipe of theirs.

The main ingredients are from different sources, particularly milk and cocoa. Cadbury chocolate tastes different in the United Kingdom because the recipe for Cadbury chocolate varies depending on the region it's produced in.

The Hershey Company acquired the U.S. CADBURY license in 1988 and has made the delicious chocolate ever since.

Cadbury's chocolate most definitely does taste different in different countries. I have had Cadbury's chocolate from the UK, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, the US and even Russia. South African is the best, followed closely by Australia.

The Hershey Company acquired the U.S. CADBURY license in 1988 and has been making the delicious chocolate ever since.

The name Cadbury is synonymous with chocolate, well, at least in the UK, as this is the company's home. Though they are a British company, Cadbury products are available worldwide, including in the United States.

The latest boycotting move is against the British multinational confectionery company, Cadbury. It comes following the claims that the company uses gelatine 'derived from beef' in its products.

Can I take Cadbury chocolate into America? ›

Taking chocolate from the UK to the United States is generally allowed, but it's essential to be mindful of U.S. customs and import regulations. All food items, including chocolate, must be declared to U.S. Customs and Border Protection upon arrival to avoid potential issues at the border.

Kinder Surprise is a popular chocolate egg with a toy inside, but it has been banned in the US since 1938 due to the potential choking hazard posed by the toy. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has deemed the product a "non-nutritive item" and prohibits the importation of Kinder Surprise eggs into the US.

Actually, no. If you look at the back of a US-made Cadbury bar, you'll find it's the same as the Hershey's - sugar comes first. The difference, Beckman explains, is that milk in chocolate in the US is measured in evaporated form, while milk in British chocolate is measured in its heavier liquid form.

(It was sold in 2010 to Kraft now Mondelez International). So the UK is the original home of Cadbury chocolate and it is still made and sold there. Its biggest brand in the UK is Dairy Milk but there are countless others such as Flake, Crunchie, Wispa, Buttons, Roses, Heroes etc.

The distinctive taste of Australian chocolate results from a combination of climatic conditions, ingredient variations, especially in dairy and sugar content, sourcing of cocoa beans, manufacturing techniques, and local consumer preferences, all influenced by Australia's regulatory standards.

So, each manufacturer such as Cadburys had a basic recipe with variations not just between countries but often between different parts of the same country. The difference could be as simple as how much cocoa or salt, or even the type of milk powder etc.