Morinaga Milk Chocolate vs. Meiji Milk Chocolate
When it comes to Japanese chocolate brands, Morinaga Milk Chocolate and Meiji Milk Chocolate have a long history, and in terms of recognition, there is nothing better than these.
Morinaga Milk Chocolate vs. Meiji Milk Chocolate
Morinaga Milk Chocolate is a product introduced by Morinaga Seika Confectionery in 1918.
It is Japan’s first milk chocolate, which was made from scratch, from cacao beans with the help of foreign engineers.
Also, Meiji Milk Chocolate, dubbed “Milchi (ミルチ)”, is one of the oldest Japanese milk chocolate bars.
It was put on the market by Meiji Seika Confectionery in 1926.
Packaging/Design
Morinaga Milk Chocolate and Meiji Milk Chocolate are similar in packaging design.
The paper wrappers are dark brown with golden letters, and the milk chocolate bars are wrapped in silver foil.
The milk chocolate bars are also shaped like the same.
Each chocolate block has the logo of “Morinaga” or “Meiji” branded on the top face.
Taste
These milk chocolates have a very close taste, but the Morinaga is a little sweeter.
They have the right amount of sweetness and are pleasantly smooth.
Nutrition Facts
Based on the nutrition facts label, the Meiji Milk Chocolate bar weighs 50 grams. The calories are 279 kcal, and the candy contains
- Protein: 3.9 g
- Fat: 17.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 27.7 g (Sugars: 25.9 g, Dietary fiber: 1.8 g)
- Salt equivalents: 0.076 g
- Cacao Polyphenol: 354 mg (estimate)
On the other hand, the Morinaga Milk Chocolate bar weighs 52 grams. The calories are 296 kcal, and the candy contains
- Protein: 2.7 g
- Fat: 18.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 29.4 g (Sugars: 27.3 g, Dietary fiber: 2.1 g)
- Salt equivalents: 0.05 g
Ingredients
According to the ingredient list, the Meiji Milk Chocolate bar consists of sugar, cacao mass, whole milk powder, cocoa butter, lecithin, and flavoring.
Meanwhile, the Morinaga Milk Chocolate bar consists of sugar, cacao mass, vegetable fat, whole milk powder, cocoa butter, whey powder, butter oil, soy emulsifier, and flavoring.
(Reference Pages: Wikipedia 森永ミルクチョコレート, 明治ミルクチョコレート )
