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Experts at our National Testing and Research Center tested 32 models in chocolates to see which ones perform best.

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Overall score
This is based mainly on cutting performance, handling, and ease of use. The displayed score is out of a total of 100 points.
Weight
The net weight in ounces.
Cost/oz.
The cost per ounce.
Phone #
Manufacturer's phone number.
Website
Manufacturer's website.

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Recommended chocolates are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices, weigh features, price, and attributes that matter to you.

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Chocolates Ratings

Find out which Chocolates scored the best on our tests. Our tests are based not only on government and industry standards but also on standards our specialists think should apply, which re-create the experience you will have with the product.

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It's not every day that our expert tasters are compelled to use words such as "amazing," "artistic-looking," "sophisticated," and "ultra-smooth." But that's what they said about some of the excellent chocolates in our Ratings. If you're looking for information about chocolates, Consumer Reports is your best resource. Consumer Reports’ chocolate reviews will give you honest buying advice that you can trust. Use our chocolate buying guide to discover which features are most important to consider. We also provide unbiased Ratings and chocolate reviews to help you choose the best chocolate for your needs.

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It's not every day that our expert tasters are compelled to use words such as "amazing," "artistic-looking," "sophisticated," and "ultra-smooth." But that's what they said about some of the excellent chocolates in our Ratings (available to subscribers). Flavors such as cinnamon toast "explode from the first bite," tasters said. John & Kira's candies infused with mint "taste as if the leaves were just picked," and Nonnie Waller's truffles "scream cream."

There's another word we'll need to use: expensive. The very best we reviewed cost up to $6.81 an ounce (up to $90 a box), without shipping. And many top chocolates require shipping because they're sold in so few stores that they must be ordered by phone or on the Web.