Jungle Jim’s: A World Tour of Chocolates and Candies

E. Wedel Dark Crème Brûlée Chocolate Bar from Poland
Produced by Lotte Wedel in Warsaw, Poland, this 100g dark chocolate bar offers a delightful twist on the classic dessert. The chocolate itself is mild yet rich in cocoa flavor, providing a perfect base for the creamy, caramelized filling. The texture is firm but smooth, accurately capturing the essence of a Crème Brûlée. The balance between the dark chocolate and the sweet, brûléed filling is exceptional.
Rating: 9/10

Dolfin Milk Chocolate with Crispy Brownies from Belgium
This 70g Belgian chocolate bar is a surprising find. The milk chocolate is remarkably intense, almost tasting like dark chocolate. The interior boasts a crunchy texture that initially suggested Rice Krispies. However, the ingredient list reveals tiny crispy rice balls and brownie pieces. While the intense cocoa flavor is likely attributed to the brownie component, the promised brownie taste is understated.
Rating: 6/10

Meiji Black Chocolate from Japan This stand-out dark chocolate bar defies expectations with its incredibly smooth and creamy texture. The sweetness is a delightful surprise, perfectly balanced with rich cocoa notes. The unexpected addition of whole milk powder adds depth and richness to the overall flavor profile. A truly exceptional chocolate experience.
Rating: 10/10

Icelandic Milk Chocolate from Iceland
What a delightful surprise. Two thin bars come wrapped together. The chocolate is incredibly sweet with a strong vanilla flavor with hints of fruit. The smooth, creamy texture melts effortlessly on the tongue. While it’s not what you might typically expect from milk chocolate, the unique sweetness is intriguing.
Rating: 7/10

Banat Milk Chocolate Bar from Serbia
This chocolate bar was a disappointment. The chocolate had an unusual, gritty texture that was unpleasant. The flavor was also off-putting, leaving a lot to be desired. Unfortunately, this chocolate didn’t meet expectations at all.
Rating: 2/10

Eurocrem Block Milky from Serbia
This candy bar is an absolute delight. Each individually wrapped bar is a creamy dream, featuring layers of chocolate hazelnut sandwiched between two rich white chocolate hazelnut layers. The texture is incredibly smooth and the hazelnut flavor is pronounced.
Rating: 10/10

Darrell Lea Peanut Brittle Milk Chocolate bar from Australia
This bar is a fantastic combination of textures and flavors. The smooth, creamy milk chocolate is the perfect base for the crunchy, salty caramel chips and the satisfyingly fresh peanuts. It truly captures the essence of peanut brittle in a convenient bar format.
Rating: 9/10

E. Wedel Strawberry (Truskawkowa) from Poland
This candy bar is intensely sweet. It features a creamy white chocolate filling topped with strawberry jam, all coated in milk chocolate. Unfortunately, the chocolate was a bit gritty which dropped the ratings. The overall flavor is overwhelmingly sugary.
Rating: 4/10

Sanders Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Caramels
These bite-sized treats, roughly 3/4 inch square, pack a flavorful punch. Produced in Clinton Township, Michigan, these caramels are crafted with real cream and butter. The thin layer of milk chocolate allows the creamy peanut butter caramel flavor to shine through. The texture is smooth and enjoyable.
Rating: 9/10

Lake Champlain Tart Raspberry Dark Chocolate Bar
The chocolate is intensely dark and satisfyingly crisp, but the addition of freeze-dried raspberries with seeds creates an unexpected textural contrast. While the tart raspberry flavor is present, it doesn’t complement the rich chocolate as well as hoped. Other flavors might be better!
Rating: 5/10

Jungle Jim’s Milk S’mores chocolate bar
The overwhelming artificial marshmallow flavor completely drowns out any taste of the milk chocolate or graham cracker pieces. The graham cracker bits are so minuscule that they contribute nothing to the overall experience. It’s a shame, as the promise of a s’mores-inspired chocolate bar is enticing, but this one falls flat.
Ratings: 3/10

John Kelly Semi-Sweet Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Fudge Bar
This hefty, gold-wrapped chocolate-covered truffle is a bit of a disappointment. The firm ganache has a gritty texture, which is unexpected. While the raspberry flavor was pleasant, it was overshadowed by the bitter dark chocolate coating. The flavors don’t quite complement each other as hoped.
Ratings: 4/10

Herman the German Eggnog Hard Candies from Germany
These pillow-shaped hard candies were a delightful surprise. The authentic eggnog flavor is spot on and the texture is enjoyable. With around 40 pieces in a bag, there’s plenty to savor. A fantastic treat for eggnog lovers! They’ll make a wonderful Christmas stocking stuffer.
Rating: 8/10

Maynard’s Bassett’s Jelly Babies from the UK
Made with real fruit juice and boasting natural colors and flavors, these jelly babies a cut above the rest. Available in apple, lime, orange, strawberry, black currant, lemon, and raspberry, each bite offers a burst of fresh fruit flavor. Their tender texture makes them enjoyable for everyone, even those who typically struggle with gummy candies. A true delight!
Rating: 10/10

Wiley Wallaby Licorice from Australia
Soft, chewy, and packed with vibrant fruit flavors like green apple, blueberry, and pomegranate. These thick licorice tubes are fat-free, vegan, and free of high fructose corn syrup. The fruity treats have an easy-to-chew texture, unlike some other licorices.
Ratings: 9/10

Gustaf’s Tire Tracks Licorice from Finland
These tire-shaped black licorice bites are an absolute dream for licorice lovers! The soft, chewy texture is perfect, and they don’t stick to your teeth. The black licorice flavor is strong and satisfying without being overpowering. If you’re a fan of this classic candy, these are a must-try!
Ratings: 10/10