http://www.monkeychocolate.com/chocolates/godiva-chocolates/ Godiva chocolates have always maintained the high quality of their chocolates, making Godiva chocolates a legend in the industry. en-us Thu, 22 Sep 2005 10:59:54 EDT Thu, 22 Sep 2005 10:59:54 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 Godiva chocolates throughout the century For almost 75 years Godiva chocolates have been producing some of the highest quality gourmet chocolates in the world. They set their own standards with a unique formula of rich chocolate with unparalleled smoothness. Using only the freshest ingredients and expert processes, Godiva chocolates are still some of the most sought after chocolates. They continually strive to create new, prestigious products and keep adding more delicacies to their repertoire. What makes such a great chocolate? Godiva chocolates are made primarily from fine, high-flavor coffee beans, processed to a velvety smoothness in both the bittersweet and milk chocolate. For the fillings, large quantities of Grade A dairy butter and heavy cream are used, both of which are ingredients rarely used in any quantity by American candy manufacturers. In keeping with the tradition of Godiva chocolates , many of their chocolates contain hazelnut praline, which is a favorite European nut product. The filling itself is made from finely ground hazelnuts, sugar, and chocolate. Only the best quality nut meats are used for any of the fillings, including that in their new Almond Butter Dome. The Almond Butter Dome is similar to a peanut butter cup, but instead of peanut butter, almond butter is used. Godiva chocolates also utilize a special drying process when preparing the dried fruits that are used in their fruit-filled confections. The expensive process captures freshness that is generally lost during more conventional freezing. The juices that give flavor to their Cherry and Raspberry Butter Creams are pure and additive-free juices that give a flavor unmatched by artificial means. All of these and many other details come together to create a product that has now made itself known throughout the world. Just the mention of the name Godiva brings pleasant thoughts of chocolate bliss! Thu, 22 Sep 2005 10:59:54 EDT