Comments on: Is English Cadbury Different Than American?

By: A.C. Cargill

A.C. Cargill — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:16:40 +0000

I doubt that Hershey sought to ruin Cadbury when they made it here in the U.S. Also, I doubt we are actively trying to cheapen or lessen quality – just different standards. Thanks for reading and have a great holiday season!

By: Lola

Lola — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:54:03 +0000

I know that American chocolate is different! It’s like eating wax. I remember growing up in England having chocolate there and then moving to the US and having chocolate here, yuck. We couldn’t wait to get English chocolate sent to us at Christmas. What a treat it was. But it seems that in the last few years that English chocolate doesn’t seem to taste the same either. On my latest trip to the UK (this year) I couldn’t wait to get my hands on Flakes, I practically ate them all before I got home. It’s a shame that Hershey’s had to change the recipe. But sometimes that’s the American way, take something great and ruin it. I was heart broken when Cadbury was sold. I will say that I’m proud to be an American, just make better chocolate!

By: Cat Patrick

Cat Patrick — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:04:24 +0000

I’m glad to find others (especially fellow Americans) that recognize the difference between American Cadbury chocolate and REAL Cadbury chocolate! I have memories of delicious Cadbury chocolate when I was visiting Australia. I can buy UK Cadbury chocolate at World Market but the selection is limited. I also buy a stash of chocolate when I visit Canada from time to time.

The original Cadbury creme filled eggs were so delicious but now that Hershey makes them in the U.S., they’re gritty and tasteless. Sigh, indeed.

Cadbury used to make mint chocolate, but I didn’t see it the last time I was in Canada. Does anybody know if this flavor was discontinued?

thank you English Tea Store!

By: Alan

Alan — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:58:40 +0000

If you ever get chance you must try the Cadbury Wispa Gold! Its absolutely delicous.. its got a Wispa base (aerated chocolate) with a layer of gorgeous gooey caramel all covered in milk chocolate. Devine!

By: Vicki Chism

Vicki Chism — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:26:03 +0000

Thank you for another vindication of my whole family regarding English sweets vs. American. It’s in the type of sugar…cane or corn plus quality ingredients. Sigh.
Vic

By: BillyBob

BillyBob — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 05:58:43 +0000

Glad I found this topic. I’m American and believe in the quality of many American products. But not American chocolate (nor cars, but that’s another topic). My most cherished memory of England was a visit to a candy store. This was back in the 1970s, but I’m due to visit again soon. The amazing varieties of Cadbury’s chocolates! And all of them smoother, richer and finer than anything I’ve ever found in the US — before or since. It’s sad that the Hershey (or Kraft?) product that passes for Cadburys here in the US is so poor in comparison to the UK version. I just hope the quality of the UK variety hasn’t diminished over the last 40 years, because I intend to ingest as much chocolate as I can handle on my next visit.

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British Sweets vs. American Candy | Syd's Food Blog — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:01:14 +0000

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By: DeeCee

DeeCee — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 03:00:47 +0000

I have to agree also. Ive lived in America since 2002 and miss my true Cadbury’s, although not the same I can compromise on the American Cadbury’s products. That being said, each year my children go back home to visit they bring back supplies to keep us going til the following trip..lol. One chocolate which I crave is Cadbury’s ‘Jamaican Rum’ was a huge fav of mine.

By: Jules

Jules — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:55:35 +0000

Agree with all the comments being a Brit transplanted here. A couple more comments
- Interesting the Cadbury’s creme egg (CCE) picture you have on the blog is not a Bristish CCE. CCE’s are one of my all time favourtie treats and only the American made ones have green in the wrappers. A true British made CCE has only red, yellow and purple on the wrapper.
- The flake pudding isalso one of my faviourite and available in the UK – would be great to have it here, that and the Cadbury 3 layer choc pudding – yum!