It goes muchbeyond the flavorof a food, and instead, deals with the details of its composition.

Here’s the thing: even within technically legal bounds, companies can still make chocolate cheaply.

Here are 8 chocolate brands that are using the lowest-quality ingredients.

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And next, don’t miss10 Ice Cream Brands That Use the Lowest Quality Ingredients.

Butterfinger Bars

Long marketed as “Crispety Crunchety Peanut-Buttery!”

No, it’s not a chocolate product.

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They barely touch the bar for being real chocolate and certainly don’t cross it.

A previous version of this article was originally published on Jun 24, 2022.

Lindt Excellence 50% Cocoa Mild Dark Chocolate Bars

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Palmer’s Double Crisp Hearts

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Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Bars

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Russell Stover Sugar Free Mint Patties

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bottle of hersheys chocolate syrup

tootsie rolls

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