The world''s most expensive chocolates

Chocolate is a confection without which many people cannot imagine their daily life. In the past, chocolate was a treat only for the privileged and the rich, but ordinary people could not afford it. With the development of technology and industry, this has changed and mass production has made chocolate accessible to the masses.

But even today, there are certain chocolates that are priced far above the chocolates we see on the shelves of shops. These chocolates are intended primarily for enjoyment and indulgence in taste, not for everyday use. Take a look at 5 of the most expensive chocolates you can afford, if you have the money in your pocket.

5. Godiva

At number 5 on this list is chocolate from Godiva. It comes from a country famous for its excellent chocolate and chocolate products - Belgium. Godiva has launched a new collection or range of chocolates, which it calls ''G''. The chocolates are made from unusual ingredients that we don''t usually reach for, and are shaped in the form of hearts and packaged in decorated balloon boxes. Godiva''s chocolates are distinguished above all by their taste. Each chocolate in a balotine has a different taste. To name but a few: Tasmanian honey, Mexican hot chocolate, Thai coconut, cherry, salted caramel and many more. And then there is the price, which is certainly not negligible. For 453 grams, you will pay €85.

4. Richart

The fourth most expensive chocolate in the world is Richart, which originates from France, more specifically from the city of Lyon. This chocolate is unique because of its composition, containing 70% Criollo cocoa. Criollo cocoa is renowned for its superior quality and is sourced from Venezuelan cocoa plantations, which are also renowned for their quality cocoa. Just as the chocolate itself is of high quality, so too are the additives on this dark chocolate. So you can choose from almonds, strawberries, raspberries and many exotic fruits that blend perfectly with the chocolate and leave an explosion of flavour in your mouth. Price? For 453 grams, you''ll pay around 85 euros.

3. Delafee

This prohibitively expensive chocolate creation is made for those who love gold, good chocolate and pleasure. Originating in Switzerland, this chocolate is made from the finest cocoa and adorned with edible shards of 24-carat gold. And because even that''s not enough for the most demanding customers, each piece of chocolate is made and shaped entirely by hand. This gives the chocolate its uniqueness, as no two pieces of chocolate are exactly alike. The unique ingredients and craftsmanship also make the price high. For 453 grams of Delafee chocolate you will pay almost €360!

2. Noka

The second to last most expensive chocolate in the world is Noka. This dark chocolate is a combination of dark chocolates made from cocoa beans from Venezuela, Côte d''Ivoire and Ecuador. All three countries are known for their quality cocoa beans, which are used by all chocolate manufacturers who have something to offer. Noka chocolate is therefore made from 75% pure cocoa with a blend of cocoa butter and sugar. Importantly, this chocolate is all-natural, containing no artificial additives, sweeteners or flavourings. The high quality of this chocolate, which originated on American soil, means that it commands a high price. For 453 grams, you pay €610!

1. Chocopologie

If you thought the previous chocolates on this list were expensive, then the price of this exorbitantly priced chocolate is bound to make you cringe. Chocopologie, created by renowned chocolatier Fritz Knipschildt, is one of the world''s most delicious chocolates. Fritz Knipschildt is renowned for the fact that all his products are all-natural, made with fresh ingredients and no artificial additives.

Chocopologie chocolate, which is in fact a handmade chocolate praline, must be ordered in advance. Once ordered, the entire praline package is made entirely by hand, which requires a lot of time and effort. Each praline set is then shipped to the customer, accompanied by a handwritten card describing the production process and a unique serial number. For one chocolate praline you pay €177, and for the whole package you pay €1847! The reason for this high price is the ingredients and, above all, the handwork that makes these chocolate pralines unique in the world. But experts agree that these chocolates are worth every penny, because they taste divine.