Milk Chocolate

Milk chocolate: the perfect blend of cacao and milk

Milk chocolate is one of the most popular types of chocolate worldwide due to its sweet, slightly malty and sometimes somewhat caramelly taste. It goes perfectly with drinks such as coffee, tea or red wine as well as fruit, including strawberries. It also goes excellently with nuts and pastries. Compared to dark chocolate, which has a higher cacao content and less sugar, milk chocolate is mild and creamy. This is because it contains milk powder, which is added alongside the cacao mass, cacao butter and sugar. The milk fat emulsifies beautifully with the cacao butter and gives the chocolate its delicate, smooth glaze. The milk content plays a decisive role: there has to be at least 25% total dry cacao solids and 14% dry milk solids, including at least 3.5% milk fat. Only if this is the case can milk chocolate be called milk chocolate. The quantities of milk powder and sugar can vary, resulting in many different varieties. However, this type of chocolate is unsuitable for people who follow a vegan diet or are lactose intolerant.

A wide range of varieties at laflor - Single-origin milk chocolates

The laflor online store offers a large selection of chocolate bars that are unique on the market and impress with their variety and quality thanks to the addition of high-quality organic whole milk powder. In addition, all chocolate creations are single-origin. This means that the cacao mass used is sourced from a single growing region. The delicious cacao for the single-origin milk chocolates, for example, is sourced directly from Hacienda Limon in Ecuador and Fazenda Vera Cruz in Brazil, while the cacao butter for the white chocolate comes from farms in the Piura region of Peru. We simply love trying out new creations. That's why we offer many other varieties in addition to the classic, soft-melting milk chocolate.

Popular milk chocolate varieties

• Dark milk chocolate with nibs, Hacienda Limon: crunchy and rich with 62% cacao, tastes of malt and raisins, with a subtle hint of caramel. A perfect choice for lovers of complex and crunchy chocolates.
• Dark goat's milk chocolate, Fazenda Vera Cruz: The chocolate contains 62% cacao and offers the unmistakable taste of goat's milk with spicy notes of hay, salt and caramel. Fresh, light and with a subtle acidity. Ideal for anyone who appreciates the exciting harmony of goat's milk and dark chocolate.
• Glam Hazelnuts Dragées with milk chocolate: They have a pleasant 56% cacao content, are soft, crunchy and delicious. Premium Piedmont hazelnuts, seasoned and refined with Hüppen rasps and gold dust. A luxurious treat for anyone who loves crunchy and silky chocolate.
• Bread Crumbs with Milk Chocolate: This chocolate contains 56% cacao and coats lightly roasted organic bread crumbs. A creative and sustainable treat reminiscent of the chocolate rolls from our school days. Perfect for fans of innovative and environmentally friendly chocolate products.

All of our exquisite chocolate specialties make excellent gifts for special occasions such as birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, Christmas, Easter, Valentine's Day or corporate events. Our latest highlight: goat's milk chocolate. Our fair trade chocolate creations contain only the finest cacao, organic sugar and premium organic cacao butter. We do not use any additives at all. The sustainable milk chocolates are made with organically certified Swiss whole milk powder. That's it. That's what makes laflor chocolate creations so special.

Bean to Bar Chocolate: The Production Process

Our special chocolate varieties are diverse, but they all have one thing in common: they are made from sustainably grown cacao, certified organic Swiss whole milk powder and organically grown, regional sugar from the only Swiss sugar factory in Frauenfeld in the canton of Thurgau. The cleaned and peeled beans (nibs) are then roasted, ground, conched and tempered in our manufactory in Zurich. This process is called bean-to-bar and is the cornerstone of our chocolate production. To make milk chocolate, we slowly add the organic certified Swiss whole milk powder. The friction during grinding and conching creates heat, which allows the flavors to develop. This process creates the subtle caramel aroma and light honey note. It is important to us to minimize the use of whole milk powder and sugar in our chocolates. This makes for an elegant and cacao-intensive taste. As the cacao for each variety comes from a single growing region, we take into account the individual origins with their very own characteristics, which also becomes apparent when tasting the chocolate bars.

Responsible ways to enjoy milk chocolate

We place great importance on ethical sourcing and sustainability in the production of our high-quality chocolate. We source the fine cacao butter or the fine cacao beans for our milk chocolates directly from smallholder farmers. They receive fair prices and support for sustainable farming methods. It is often difficult for smallholder farmers to obtain an organic certificate, which is why not all of our chocolate bars are officially certified organic. However, we visit all the farms on site, maintain a close exchange and attach great importance to ensuring that they cultivate and operate sustainably. As a result, the laflor chocolate manufactory in Zurich is also certified organic. We also set high standards for other raw materials: we only use organic sugar, organic cacao butter and organic whole milk powder and completely avoid all sorts of additives and preservatives such as palm oil. In order to reduce laflor's ecological footprint during transportation, the first-class cacao for all sustainable chocolates is brought to Europe by container ship. Last but not least, we use recyclable packaging to minimize the environmental impact of this step as well. All these measures guarantee that every bar of chocolate is not only delicious, but also produced responsibly and fairly.

Frequently asked Questions

Is milk chocolate healthy?

Milk chocolate can definitely be part of a balanced diet. However, due to its higher sugar and fat content, it is less healthy than dark chocolate. But since milk chocolate from laflor has no artificial additives and is made from natural, high-quality and organically grown ingredients, it is perfectly fine to eat a little more.

How do you best store milk chocolate?

To keep milk chocolate at its best, you should store it in a cool, dry place away from light. It tastes best if you eat it within a few days of opening the packet.

Do laflor milk chocolates contain gluten or other allergens?

There is always the possibility that the milk chocolates contain traces of gluten and nuts.

Which milk chocolate is the most popular?

Our bestseller is the Hacienda Limon Dark Milk Chocolate 56%. It is incredibly creamy because we use whole milk powder! The chocolate industry often works with skimmed milk powder, which makes the consistency and glaze of the chocolate very different.

What is the difference between milk chocolate and dark chocolate?

In addition to cacao mass, cacao butter and sugar, Swiss organic whole milk powder is also added to the milk chocolate during the manufacturing process. This changes the color as well as the taste and glaze. Contrary to dark chocolate, it is pleasantly creamy and mild.

Are there any chocolate alternatives for vegetarians or vegans?

People on a vegetarian diet can enjoy milk chocolate without any worries. For those on a vegan diet, we recommend trying our delicious dark chocolate varieties. There are more than enough of them and they will make everyone's mouth water, whether they are vegan or not!

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Discover the finest milk chocolate from laflor, made from the highest quality and sustainably grown single-origin cacao beans. Choose from a wide selection of chocolate products in our online store and enjoy the exquisite taste.

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