Join Lauren, Aaron, and Brendan on this delicious episode of The Snack Pack as they dive deep into the world of chocolate! The hosts kick things off by unwrapping their favourite supermarket chocolate brands, from the budget-friendly delights of Aldi's Choser/Moser Roth to the classic tastes of Lindt, Cadbury, and Kinder. They also tackle the ever-rising prices of our favourite sweet treat.
A significant chunk of the discussion is dedicated to the ethically-minded and distinctively chunky Tony's Chocolonely. Known for its mission to end cocoa exploitation and its premium price tag (around $9.95 a bar!), the hosts explore Tony's five sourcing principles, its Belgian craftsmanship (via the Netherlands!), and why those unevenly sized pieces represent something much bigger.
But the main event? A taste-test of Aldi's "Choco Changer" chocolate – a budget-friendly alternative that echoes Tony's unique block style and ethical aspirations, but at a much sweeter price of $3.99 for a 150g bar. Aaron, Brendan, and Lauren try the three flavours available: dark chocolate salty fudge and almond, milk chocolate salted caramel brownie, and milk chocolate honeycomb nougat. Which one will come out on top as their favourite "budget Tony's"?
Plus, get ready for some classic Snack Pack detours as the conversation veers into the crispy world of wafers like Knopers and Tina, and a lengthy, nutty debate ranking their favourite nuts and sharing some personal anecdotes.
Tune in to find out if Aldi's Choco Changer can stand up to the mighty Tony's, which flavours get the Snack Pack seal of approval, and much more!
Produced by Lauren, Aaron, and Brendan.
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