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Godiva Chocolates - Great Gifts for Everyone

When many of us think about gourmet chocolates, we immediately think Godiva chocolates. They have made such a name for themselves that they are now one of the most successful chocolate manufacturers in the world. From its small and early roots right through today, it's world-renowned. They have maintained only the highest standards of quality. What makes Godiva chocolates so special?

All of this exposure has surely not made Godiva overexposed. They are remain one of the more popular chocolate gifts given for every occasion. Next time you are in a dilemma about what gift to give for an upcoming event, remember that you cannot go wrong with a wonderful chocolate gift from Godiva!

What Sets Godiva Chocolates Apart from Other Chocolates

There are a great many things that all great producers of gourmet chocolates share, starting with the ingredients used:

• Godiva chocolates are made from the finest and most flavorful cacao beans that are chosen for their quality, they are then finely ground for
  an exquisite smoothness in the chocolate.
  
  
• The highest quality dairy products are used as ingredients in the
  fillings of the various Godiva chocolates. This includes heavy cream
  and Grade A butter.
  
  
• They are constantly coming up with new products that stretch the
  limits of creativity and reinforce the ingenuity of their top chocolatiers.
  
  
• One of the most popular chocolate products in Europe is hazelnut praline and their European chocolates are made with very finely processed hazelnuts, chocolate, and sugar.
  
  
• Even the fruit used in fruit-filled Godiva chocolates is processed in
  their own unique way. They do not conventional freezing methods but rather use their own method that captures the freshness and flavor of the fruit.
  
  
• All of the fruit syrups used in Godiva chocolates contain no artificial ingredients, which provides a flavor and intensity that cannot be matched by artificial alternatives.
  
  
• Would you believe that the cherries they use in their cherry cordials
  are hand sorted to make sure that no pits end up in the final product?

It is no wonder that gourmet chocolates cost more than standard, ordinary chocolates that use cheaper ingredients and methods. This is also why Godiva chocolate gifts or other forms of Godiva chocolate are so special. The satisfaction that one derives even from a single gourmet chocolate is much more than that which you get from a candy bar from the supermarket!

The Humble Beginnings of Godiva Chocolates

In 1926, a chocolatier by the name of Joseph Draps founded the Godiva chocolate company which he named after the infamous Lady Godiva. He had the learned the gourmet chocolate trade as a young man, who at 14 joined he family business. He first set up shop on Cobblestone Street in Brussels, Belgium.He soon became locally known for his own distinct formula of smooth and rich chocolate, the likes of which had not been tasted before in the world of chocolate.

Even the selection of his chocolates was very unique and featured beautiful couverture molded designs paired with distinctive packaging. (Visit their web site to see just how beautiful and creative the designs of their chocolate still are today.) Throughout the growth of the company, they were always able to stick to their original standards of excellence. There was never a stumble when it can to the reputation of their Godiva chocolate gifts.

Godiva chocolate did not make its debut in the United Sates until 1966. Since that time Godiva chocolate has grown and now has 200 European chocolate boutiques in many of the largest U.S. cities. In addition to all of the boutiques around the country, Godiva chocolate is also available in over 1000 specialty shops and department stores. Most of their products are still made in their two plants in Belgium, but they have also recently opened up a plant in the Unites Sates as well.

This article is courtesy of www.cheerychocolate.com

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