We recommend milk chocolate with a CHOICE Expert Rating of 70% or more.

The CHOICE Expert Rating is an overall score made up of 90% taste (35% flavour, 35% texture, 5% aroma and 25% appearance) and 10% nutrition (based on the Health Star Rating, calculated from the details in the nutrition information panel and converted to a percentage).

The taste score is weighted as follows: 35% flavour, 35% texture, 5% aroma and 25% appearance.

Nutrition score is based on the product's Health Star Rating displayed on the pack or calculated from the details in the nutrition information panel, and converted to a percentage.

Pack price in Sydney supermarkets (not on special).

Based on the price paid for specified pack sizes in Sydney supermarkets (not on special).

Shop Ethical rates the environmental and social impact of the company (not the product) using independent sources. This rating is not included in our total score. N/A means there is no rating for that company.

Size of the block we tested.

Labelled as cooking or baking chocolate.

Suitable for vegans – contains no animal content.

Certified organic, as per the label on the pack.

Sustainable sourcing certification, where applicable, as displayed on the pack.

Country of origin statement as displayed on the pack.