They are now trying to replace cocoa butter with vegetable fats in chocolates. The reason? Money of course. The load of crap they are pouring down to the general public is that it will keep costs low as cocoa butter is more expensive and the savings can be passed down to consumers as well.

HOWEVER, how much savings is there going to be? 10/20 cents of savings for a change in taste and texture (cocoa butter actually gives chocolate the melting texture we all love)? As a chocolate lover, I really have to say that I’d rather have cocoa butter at a higher price than lousy chocolate that is cheaper by 20 cents or so.

Speaking of which, I have not had Godiva’s chocolate drink yet!