‘I could eat quite a lot in one go': Kids taste this year's crop of cute Easter chocolate
From a Marvellous Creations knock-off to an ice cream-inspired egg from Aldi and adorable Easter bunnies almost too cute to eat, we've taste-tested every chocolate treat imaginable. But we didn't do it alone – we handed the judging over to the real experts: the kids.
We called upon the discerning palates of 10 youthful experts, Vincent (aged 16), Clementine (14), Huxley (13), Edward (12), Inez (12), Nancy (12), Holly (11), Penny (11), Bonnie (nine) and Henry (eight) to share their candid opinions on everything from milk chocolate Shetland ponies to a bunny that comes with its own storybook.
With a wide range of ages helping us munch through mountains of chocolate, our panel put eggs and treats from supermarkets, independent chocolatiers and big-name brands to the test. After consuming more chocolate than any child should, especially before the Easter holidays have even started, our judges present their picks for what to buy – and the ones that totally missed the mark.
How we tested
The products were removed from their packaging to anonymise the samples before being tasted blind. Our judges made sure to take note of each product's appearance – did it impress? After assessing each one for flavour and texture, the judges assigned a score before looking at the packaging and price to decide if the confections represented good value for money.
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