{"id":68320,"date":"2023-11-17T11:26:25","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T11:26:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/talkcelnews.com\/?p=68320"},"modified":"2023-11-17T11:26:25","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T11:26:25","slug":"i-tested-caramac-dupes-and-found-a-bar-that-tastes-even-better-fans-wont-miss-the-iconic-choc-when-its-gone-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/talkcelnews.com\/lifestyle\/i-tested-caramac-dupes-and-found-a-bar-that-tastes-even-better-fans-wont-miss-the-iconic-choc-when-its-gone-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"I tested Caramac dupes and found a bar that tastes even BETTER – fans won't miss the iconic choc when it's gone | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
THE sad news that Nestle will discontinue the beloved Caramac bar after 60 years has rocked the nation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The chocolatier confirmed it made the \u201cdifficult decision\u201d to discontinue that caramel-flavoured bar due to low sales.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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A standard 30g Caramac bar would have set you back about 75p in most stores, but they will soon disappear forever.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fans were devastated upon hearing the news with many wondering where they would go for that Caramac distinctive caramel buttery flavour.<\/p>\n
So we scoured the supermarket shop shelves to find the closest available dupe for the best price – here are the results\u00a0<\/p>\n
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There is nothing quite like the authentic taste of Caramac bar.\u00a0<\/p>\n Made from condensed milk, butter, various flavourings and sugar and at 30g per bar they\u2019re meant to be consumed solo.\u00a0<\/p>\n The popular bar is often described as having a unique butterscotch-like flavour.<\/p>\n However, some fans have speculated that the recipe has changed over the years and I would agree. The bar I tasted was very grainy and bland.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Many choc fans reckon this Cadbury bar is the closest thing to the Caramac bar on shop shelves and I have to agree.\u00a0<\/p>\n This bar was delicious, much creamier and chunkier plus it melts nicely in your mouth.\u00a0<\/p>\n I may even go so far as to say this is better than the Caramac bar.\u00a0<\/p>\n The only drawback is that it's pricier. But as it tastes nicer I think it's worth the extra money.<\/p>\n Milkybars are also produced by Nestle, so you would think they may taste similar but actually that couldn't be further from the truth.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Milkybar has an almost malty flavour but the taste of white chocolate overpowers almost everything else.\u00a0<\/p>\n Definitely one for fans of blondies (brownies made from white chocolate) but not great if you are looking for a Caramac dupe.\u00a0<\/p>\n We\u2019re branching out slightly into biscuit territory with this one, but I can see why the little bars come in such small sizes.\u00a0<\/p>\n These really pack a punch and are incredibly sweet, maybe even too sweet, but they do have the lowest price point.<\/p>\n I wouldn't say this bar comes very close to the Caramac bar, it\u2019s definitely a chocolate that would go well with a nice cup of tea.\u00a0<\/p>\n This may be the closest thing on the market to finding a dupe as the chewable chocolates are made with real Caramac.\u00a0<\/p>\n However, I don\u2019t think the Caramac actually pulls through in this case.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The biscuits and Caramel inside each munchie is the most predominant flavour so you don\u2019t really get that taste of Caramac.\u00a0<\/p>\n These might taste a little better if you store them in the fridge that way the chocolate takes a little longer to melt in your mouth.<\/p>\n If you're still looking to get a hold of the Caramac bar before it's all gone we've put together a list of stores that are selling it. <\/p>\n We've also tested supermarket Milky Way dupes – one is good you'll never taste the difference.<\/p>\n Plus we tested supermarket's own milk chocolate and a 36p bar is better than Cadbury Dairy Milk.<\/p>\n Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing\u00a0money-sm@news.co.uk<\/strong>.<\/p>\n You can also join our new Sun Money\u00a0Facebook group\u00a0to share stories and tips and engage with the consumer team and other group\u00a0members.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/picture>LET THEM EAT CAKE <\/span><\/p>\n
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Nestle's Milkybar Gold\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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McVities Gold\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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