Behind the scenes of a major producer of holiday chocolate, the daily lives of the teams fascinate: taste, precision and tradition punctuate the production of millions of sweets served on tables around the world.
Every year, as the holidays approach, this chocolate factory prepares to ship millions of products. But before the chocolate balls are ready to be enjoyed, an essential step is followed rigorously: daily tasting by the directors themselves.
According to an extract from “Christmas at low prices: behind the scenes of the rising discounter” shared by @M6MagOfficiel on Instagram, they check each chocolate, both on the visual than the tasteand confide: “It’s been going on for 40 yearsand we never get tired of it”. This seemingly simple ritual is the key to guaranteeing consistent and exceptional quality.
A careful process for perfect flavors
Behind these festive treats lies an impressive industrial process. It all starts with chocolate melted in large vats, where the raw material is carefully controlled. Then, the aromas are injected with precision: “Ici, it’s orangebut you can also add mint or caramel…”, explains a member of the team.
Next comes the molding stage. The chocolates take the form orange segmentseach segment being shaped to maintain an attractive and uniform visual appearance. But the step that makes all the difference: “The last little drop of chocolate is essential for link all segments together“specifies a manager.
This little drop not only serves to maintain the structure of the ballbut also to preserve the spirit of tasting: break it before sharing it equally. Its consistency is carefully calibrated so as not to hinder the release of the chocolate during tasting, thus ensuring an experience that is both fun and tasty.
A daily ritual and a worldwide success
To achieve this level of perfection, each chocolate is thus enjoyed daily. The blend of expertise, repetition and rigor ensures that each batch, even after decades, meets the same high standards. Furthermore, the entire production is colossal: more than 32 million chocolate balls are exported throughout the world.
From receiving the raw chocolate to final inspection, each step is designed to go efficiency and respect for taste. The goal is simple: to offer consumers an unforgettable festive experience, where the pleasure of breaking and sharing the chocolate ball is just as important as its flavor. For professionals, who taste these chocolates for over forty years nowevery bite remains a moment of indulgenceperfectly intact.
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