Chocolate spread facts for kids
Hashahar-prepared chocolate spread
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| Type | Spread |
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| Main ingredients | Cocoa, oil, milk, sugar |
| Variations | Use of hazelnut |
Chocolate spread is a sweet, chocolate-flavored paste. People usually eat it by spreading it on bread, toast, or other baked goods. This includes items like waffles, pancakes, muffins, and pitas.
Even though it tastes and smells like chocolate, it stays soft and doesn't get hard, even at room temperature. This paste usually contains cocoa and vegetable or palm oil. It also often has milk, sugar, and extra flavors. Some kinds of chocolate spread include nuts, like ground hazelnuts, or even honey. You can usually find chocolate spread sold in glass jars or plastic tubs.
Popular Chocolate Spreads
Many different companies make chocolate spread. Some brands are very well known around the world.
- Nutella – This popular brand comes from Italy.
- Nudossi – A well-known brand from Germany.
- Nugatti – This spread is popular in Norway.
- Nocilla – A favorite chocolate spread in Spain.
- Eurocrem – A well-known brand from Serbia.
What's Inside Chocolate Spread?
Chocolate spread is made from several ingredients that give it its unique taste and texture. The main ingredients are usually cocoa, oil, milk, and sugar.
[[File:Nutella ak.jpg|thumb|Nutella is a very well-known chocolate-hazelnut spread.}} The oils, like vegetable or palm oil, help keep the spread soft and easy to spread. Cocoa gives it the chocolate flavor and color. Milk and sugar add to the sweetness and creamy texture. Some spreads also include hazelnuts, which give them a nutty taste.
See also
In Spanish: Crema de chocolate para niños
