Kcal 250 Fat 14.9 Carbs 25.5gIts puzzling why it takes me so long to get round to reviewing bars like this one - the most simplistic of chocolate bars on the market...the milk chocolate Galaxy bar.
I bought this in a 49g serving bar which split up into 6 sizeable chunks as shown above. As the packaging informed me these chunks were formed in a 'new shape for a smoother taste'.....hmmm right im not too sure how a different shape would alter the taste. That aside the bar looked impressive and the blocks were aesthetically pleasing on the eye.
Taking this from the fridge I unwrapped the foil wrapper and broke the chunks of the bar into a bowl. At this point I gave the bar a good smell assessment and was somewhat disappointed. The bar emanated a very slight cocoa smell - which had the slightest hint of vanilla. It was not as strong as I was expecting and to me this was slightly disappointing as I was expecting a far more imposing aroma.
As I have said the wrapper promised a smoother taste with the new shape of the bar. Unfortunately im not experienced enough with Galaxy chocolate to make a direct comparison between the old and new shapes' texture...what I can confirm though is the sheer luxurious nature of the current. Each block melted on the tongue at optimal speed..not to fast..not to slow and delivered a delightfully smooth silky feel. Bliss.
Tastewise this bar can be described as pure indulgence....it tastes wonderfully rich with a flavour that is heavily cream based. The cocoa level in this bar is slightly higher than the Cadbury Dairy Milk at 25% though it is really the milkier creamy taste of the bar that really makes it so divine and makes for an incredibly moreish chocolate bar...its a shame it was only 49g as I could have eaten far more.
Overall this isn't the most exciting bar in the world...it just a plain milk chocolate bar with no 'raz-ma-taz' attached...but this doesn't mean it isn't fantastic for what it is. It's texture is luxuriously smooth and it tastes so amazingly creamy...I just cant fault it. The only real areas this bar is held back is in its aroma and its hunger fulfilment potential...from a bar with such other high qualities I expected a better smelling - more fulfilling bar. I urge you to treat yourself to a Galaxy you wont be disappointed - just make sure its a bar larger than 49g!
8.7 out of 10
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I love this bar - the chocolate is gorgeous. As you say Jim its very smooth tasting, the shape seems to be less chunky than it once was, maybe thats why it melts easier and tastes so creamy and smooth, I don't know really!
I often buy the 150g slabs.
It's Simon BTW! :)
As odd as it sounds I've never tried one of these. The smooth texture sounds very appealing. When I import some candy, I'll have to throw one of these in the bunch. Thanks for the review!
Simon From what I have heard the blocks now have a greater surface area than they did before we does make the texture all that much better! I dont blame you for buying the 150g bars 49g wasnt enough for my liking lol!
Justin Theres no need to import this my friend! I believe in the US its branded as Dove chocolate!?? Is this right? Hmm maybe im wrong - it could differ from it anyway! If I am wrong this is hardly the most expensive chocolate bar going...its the mass confection alternative to Dairy Milk here in he UK so its really inexpensive (think Hershey prices!!)
Thanks for the comment guys
Jim
Justin, as Jim said, there is an American equivalent called "Dove". When I was in the States I had a bar and I knew It tasted like something I love! :D
Anyway, I ADORE this bar. It's the smoothness that takes it for me. So creamy as well, I want a bar now!! :P. I actually prefer this to the Galaxy Caramel, at least this bar doesn't make me sick! :D
Also, I've always favoured Galaxy chocolate to Dairy Milk chocolate for some reason, Just personal taste I suppose! :D
Hutchy..
Hutchy Thanks for confirming the "Dove" thing Hutchy.
Justin just watch out you dont order some "Dove" from the UK as you will end up with some soap LOL!!
Hutchy ive no real prference myself to this or CDM...I can appreciate both to be honest and dont think I could ever pickone over the other...both are pretty awesome.
Thanks for the input much appreciated
Jim
I'm sure there was a "Galaxy Dove" bar or something in the UK at one point, didnt it have some sort of truffle inside it? They also used to be in Celebrations and now they've taken them out :( There used to be Truffle Fircones and Truffle Eggs.
Its Simon again :D
Simon I remember the galaxy truffles in Celebrations being branded as "dove" but I cant say I remember there being a proper bar out...Im sure its probably pretty likely though. Have they taken them out now? If they have its a shame those were always my faves!! What are these truffle fircones and eggs you wrote about?
Thanks
Jim
Tis Simon - the Truffle Fircones/Eggs were on the market years ago I think. I'm sure recently there was a "Galaxy Amerceli" (sp?) bar but I never had that, can't really remember what it was.
Actually its so long since I had Celebrations I cant remember if the Galaxy Dove was taken out or not, maybe it wasn't.
Simon Ive seen the Galaxy Amerceli in Teco before...I think they are just wafer tubes with Galaxy chocolate on the inside but I coud be wrong!!
One Galaxy bar I really did want to try was the Cappuccino version but I think they have pulled that from the market now :(
Regarding the celebrations I will take a look in the shops next time im there..I swear they are out though!
Thanks for input Si!
Jim
I've had galaxy amicelli. They're wafer rolls with hazelnut cream inside, covered in galaxy. They're delicious in the extreme.
Lottie Right well those Amicelli sound a bit good dont they. If anyone is wondering I also think you can get them in Woolies!!! Just another to add to the list to review then! I will get on that asap!
Thanks for the info
Jim
Thanks Jim and Hutchy for the heads up about Dove. Good to know that the flavor hasn't been ruined (as occasionally occurs in "rebranding"). Dove makes some great chocolate. I don't think I've ever had just the straight milk chocolate, but I'll check it out.
On your advice Jim, I'll avoid importing the soap. I'm wondering if the texture would be as smooth and creamy, but I suppose I'll never find out...
Justin no problems. I cant 100% confirm it tastes the same but the grumblings I hear about Dove from the US does seems to confirm they are very similar - could be something for me to test out in the future eh!?
As far as the soap goes I will have you know its very high quality ;) haha...sorry Dove is another Unilever brand! I have to keep the flag flying for them now dont I!! The soap is pitched at being a moisturising cream so if you were to type Dove 'smooth and creamy' into google im pretty sure it wouldnt be chocolate reviews you would fetch!! Anyway enough about that!
Cheers for the input bud!
Jim
I have had the new dove bars avail here in the US. They simply do not compare to a Galaxy bar. Admittedly there are better than most of the other chocolate in the US.
There must be different levels of cream or cocoa in play here.
Tv hi there great to hear from you! I Currently have the full range of Dove product in transit to me from the US so I will be able to pass more of a judgement on them myself in a matter of weeks. From what you say though there do seem to be some recipe differences! It will be intresting to compare the differing ingredients (if any!!) that are stated on the pack!
I simply cannot waite to sample it all! I hope you stick around to view my opinion! Would be great to get your input on the abrs I review!
Thanks for the input
Jim
Hi Jim
i like galaxy chocolate very much, but, purely by accident, when they first brought out these new shaped bars, the shop happened to have both the old and new bars next to each other - guess what i discovered? the new bar was significantly smaller than the old one! The old one was something like 53 or 54g. I suspect this is the real reason behind the 'new shape, smoother bar' as personally i think it tastes exactly the same, if not as nice lol of course the shop still charged the same price!
Have you tried the Dark Galaxy? I'm on the fence with that one lol
also, (tho i knwo you have many bars in your review box) i wondered if you'd seen the Galaxy Mistletoe Kisses? They appeared last year and I've just noticed some in the shops as its coming up for Xmas. I imagine the concept is similar to Hershey kisses but with galaxy and come in packs of 3 lol I seem to remember them being very nice though, with a mix of milk and dark and one section with truffle and the other chocolate or something like that.
cheers
alan
Alan I bought a pack of Galaxy Missletoe last week after spotting them in Tesco. They were in with all the Xmas stuff... crazy they have it all out already. I have a very busy schedule at the moment - but along with the Dark it will get a review at some point.
The Galaxy re-shape is just another instance of the old cost savings from big companies. What a rip off eh!? Nearly as cheeky as the Cadbury 250g to 230g change!!
Cheers
Jim
lol i know, mind you, at least Cadburys havent gone 'new smaller squares, easier to eat' or something daft lol i know they didnt say 'were making the bars smaller' but it is fairly obvious.
you can see the bars are smaller where as the galaxy ones have fooled everyone into thinking they're the same size, just a better product than before! lol
cheers
alan
This bar is total indulgence! I love the aroma of Galaxy - it makes me salivate - and I definitely don't find it lacking.
The texture is equally as pleasing; it's so smooth and creamy. They taste amazing - I could just eat and eat and eat this chocolate. I was in Sainsburys today and I saw a mega-size bar. It looked at least 500g! As tempting as it is, I think it is too dangerous to buy!
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