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Old Gold Original is a 45% dark chocolate bar produced by Cadbury, known for a smooth texture and balanced sweetness in a larger 180 gram format.
Old Gold Original is a classic dark chocolate bar produced by Cadbury. As a widely recognized manufacturer, Cadbury maintains a scale of production that makes this bar a staple in many households, offering a consistent option for those who prefer a mid-range cocoa intensity rather than the bitterness of high-percentage varieties.
The bar features a 45% cacao content, which places it in the accessible dark chocolate category. It uses sugar as its primary sweetener to ensure a smooth, approachable profile that balances the natural properties of the cacao. The texture is designed to melt evenly, providing a familiar and steady eating experience common to this style of industrial production.
Each bar arrives in a 180 gram weight, catering to those looking for a larger volume of chocolate. The brand focuses on delivering a reliable and recognizable product that prioritizes consistency across its manufacturing process, ensuring that each piece of the bar delivers the same flavor and snap expected by the consumer.
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Help by scanning your bars| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 45% |
| Origin | Unspecified |
| Weight | 180g |
| Process | Non-alkalized |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Cadbury (United Kingdom) |
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Add tasting notes in the Chof appSugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Milk Solids, Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin, 476), Flavour
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Old Gold Original contains 45% cocoa (also written 45% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
The ingredients listed for Old Gold Original are: Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Milk Solids, Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin, 476), Flavour.
Old Gold Original contains dairy ingredients and is not suitable for a vegan diet.
A single Old Gold Original bar weighs 180 grams.
Old Gold Original is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Old Gold Original is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.
Old Gold Original is made by Cadbury. Cadbury sells directly through their website at https://www.cadbury.co.uk, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Old Gold Original in the Chof app.