"Cadburys' Double Decker"
I wouldn't describe myself as a chocoholic, but I do often have a craving for chocolate. Most of the time I manage to suppress the urge, but every now and then - when I'm stressed especially - I cannot resist the lure of a nice bar of chocolate to help de-stress ... Read review
Advantages: Yummy yummy yummy i've got chocolate in my tummy! Disadvantages: Not at all good fro your teeth-so sticky it kind of glues your teath together! :'( i cant talk!
...sums up my relationship with Cadbury Double Decker: if I haven't had one for a while, I look forward to it, but after eating a few bars, I can't wait to move on to something else! No prizes then for guessing that today I shall be reviewing the humble Cadbury Double Decker....
A BIT OF BACKGROUND
The bar itself has been in existence since 1976. The British obsession with Double Decker buses during the ... ...I love the smell of Cadbury milk chocolate, so cannot wait to take a bite.
A TASTE SENSATION: A Yum Factor!
Biting into the bar is truly a taste sensation. As you sink your teeth into the outer chocolate layer, they first meet the soft layer of nougatine, which is deliciously sweet and chewy, with a consistency a bit like caramel. Then, you hit the hard, crunchy chocolate base. On the wrapper, ... more
"Cadburys' Double Decker"
I wouldn't describe myself as a chocoholic, but I do often have a craving for chocolate. Most of the time I manage to suppress the urge, but every now and then - when I'm stressed especially - I cannot resist the lure of a nice bar of chocolate to help de-stress me. But which bar do you choose..? With the huge amount of choice out there, it's often hard to decide. I tend to go through stages of buying one particular bar again and again, and when I've had enough of it, move on to another type. This sums up my relationship with Cadbury Double Decker: if I haven't had one for a while, I look forward to it, but after eating a few bars, I can't wait to move on to something else! No prizes then for guessing that today I shall be reviewing the humble Cadbury Double Decker....
A BIT OF BACKGROUND
The bar itself has been in existence since 1976. The British obsession with Double Decker buses during the 1970s inspired Cadbury to start making a chocolate bar of the same name. It was not only an instant success but has remained popular to this day.
THE WRAPER
The "Double Decker" wrapper has a strip of orange, and then a strip of purple, and has in white letters the name of the chocolate bar - Double Decker. On the back it has the nutritional information of the bar and the ingredients used. TEAR OPEN THAT WRAPPER!
As soon as you remove the wrapper, you are faced with a chunky bar of around 5 inches in length and 1 inch in height. It looks fairly substantial - almost a meal in itself! The ripple effect in the chocolate indicates that the bar has been drenched in milk chocolate and this adds to the bar's overall appeal.
When you open the wrapper, you are also greeted by a rich, chocolaty smell. I love the smell of Cadbury milk chocolate, so cannot wait to take a bite.A TASTE SENSATION: A Yum Factor!
Biting into the bar is truly a taste sensation. As you sink your teeth into the outer chocolate layer, they first meet the soft layer of nougatine, which is deliciously sweet and chewy, with a consistency a bit like caramel. Then, you hit the hard, crunchy chocolate base. On the wrapper, it is described as a 'crunchy cereal filling', which might explain why I can taste Rice Krispies buried without the chocolate.
Of the two layers, I prefer the top half - the chewy nougatine. However, it is the combination of both layers which makes this bar unique. They provide a wonderful contrast in texture and flavour which makes the overall taste experience very enjoyable. I find the fact that the bar is only 5 inches long a bit of a pity, as the bar is so enjoyable, you just wont to have moor and moor!
NUTRITION
The nutritional information isn't the easiest to find because it appears in very small print on the back of the wrapper. I almost had to get out my magnifying glass to see it! Luckily, I managed to find out what I wanted to know, anyway, Each bar contains 275 kcals-(calories) and 11.4g of fat, which is probably no worse than any other chocolate bar, but still pretty bad anyway.
The wrapper states that the bar may contain traces of peanuts and Soya, so if you are allergic to either of these, it is best to avoid the bar altogether. Its better news for vegetarians, however - all the ingredients used are suitable for someone on a vegetarian diet.
WHAT I THINK
Overall, I am very fond of Cadbury Double Decker's and recommend them. However, as I said at the beginning, I personally find that they can get a bit boring if you eat too many.
Prices vary depending on where you buy them, but individual bars retail for around 41p and multipacks of 4 for 99p.DID YOU KNOW?Here are a few facts to finish up:
Double Decker's are flavoured with coffee.
As well as the standard variety, there is a Double Decker with Nuts.
Advantages: Different to other chocolate bars, very tasty Disadvantages: Not very good for waistlines!
...Decker
The Double Decker
Cadbury created the Double Decker chocolate bar back in 1976 when the British public were fascinated by Double Decker buses.
Packaging
The Double Decker bar stands out from others on the shelves as it has a bright orange and purple wrapper. Double Decker is written across the front of the wrapper in white writing.
On the back of the wrapping is nutritional information.
Price
Double Decker's can be bought pretty much ... ...I do my weekly shop. At Tesco, a single bar costs 38p and you can also buy a multi pack of 5 bars which costs £1.28.
The Double Decker
Once you open the wrapper, you have a fairly large chocolate bar which is about 5 inches long and about an inch thick. The chocolate on the top of the bar has a sort of rippled effect all along the top of the bar.
Taste
The Double Decker bar is very moorish and certainly different from you average chocolate bar. ...
Jamie73 25.02.2007
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Advantages: tasty filling chewy snack Disadvantages: sticks in your teeth a bit.
...this nation alone eats.
Cadbury uses high quality beans from Ghana and Malaysia and they are then processed at their cocoa factory in Chirk which is in North Wales. To cover the inner layers of products such as Double Decker the centres pass through a waterfall of chocolate on a conveyer belt. Now don't I just wish I could do that and it brings to mind the Vicar of Dibley chocolate fountain scene where Dawn French sticks her head into the fountain. ... ...packed with cereal and nougatine. Nougatine is made from sugar or honey mixed with a variety of roasted nuts. Almonds, walnuts and hazelnuts are common although in the ingredients list on the packet it doesn't tell us exactly, and instead just lists it as nougatine so be aware this is a nut product. There is also a warning later down that the product may contain peanuts and soya. White nougat is made with beaten egg white and the brown is made with ...
belfin 29.09.2005
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Advantages: Smooth and creamy, more filling than your average bar Disadvantages: Those damn calories again
So you’ve been away for the weekend, you’re on your way home, the traffic is rubbish and it’s p*ssing down. Suddenly, out of the gloom, there looms an oasis. A brightly lit, exotic palace bearing delicacies and refreshment, promising relaxation and replenishment. The magical neon sign pronounces it to be the citadel of ‘Services’. The beautiful sirens guide you in and enchant you towards the area named ‘Shop’. Row upon row of temptations whisper ... ...me, and ultimately found its way into my hot little hand, goes by the name of Double Decker.
A daring clash of bright orange and restrained purple encase this monstrous bar of chocolate. Bold writing pronounces it to be a Double Decker that’s Big Up Top. Are you missing something up top? Well not last time I looked. We’ve got something in common, this Double D and me. At 65g a bar though, it’s nearly double the other part of my own vital statistic. ...
amyturtle 04.11.2002 (06.11.2002)
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Advantages: tastes sweet, nice mixture Disadvantages: hurts my teeth
...to get in touch with Cadbury about any complaints and it lists that there are peanuts traces and soya traces to inform anyone with allergies before making themselves ill.
The actually chocolate bar is a long rectangular shape. On the top the chocolate is in a waved texture. When biting into the chocolate it has a soft but crunchy consistency which is what I like as it is very unusual. When looking into the bitten chocolate bar it is clear that the ... ...is very soft and chewy looking and underneath this to create a mix is a crunchy base almost resembling the inside of a Toffee Crisp. It is a good idea to mix the two layers as it creates a really nice tasting chocolate bar.
The taste of the chocolate bar is very sweet but tasty. As you first bite in it seems really soft and then as you begin to chew the chocolate it gets crunchy and all becomes chewy in the end. It is very sugary and you can really ...
ms19 08.07.2007
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Hmmm.....I don't want to know what some of you are expecting when you read the titles of some of my ops!
Sadly, I'm not offering my views on big-breasted females, but on yet another chocolate bar, this time the Cadbury's Double Decker. I'm impressed by the changes made to the product - I swear when I was younger they were about half the size!
Now, in one 35p bar, you're faced with a delightful 65g of chocolate heaven. Can't complain!
Aesthetically, ... ...purple wrapper, advertising the Double Decker in big white letters and telling us that it's "big up top", there's nothing in particular that makes the bar stand out - apart from the fact that the orange and purple are well-known, as the Double Decker has been around for ages.
Let's get the boring bit out of the way: these are definitely not a healthy option, containing a whopping 300calories per 65g bar, and 13.6 grams of fat! To be honest, though, ...
emmorticia 30.01.2003
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