Who doesn’t love chocolate? Chocolate is so good that sometimes it’s hard to find the right words to describe your favourite chocolate, especially when you want to recommend it to your friends and family.
However, you don’t need to fret chocolate lovers because the answers to your chocolate problems are here! In this post, we’ll explore 20 of the best words to describe chocolate based on the senses, such as smell and taste, as well as chocolate desserts.
Does that sound good? Okay, let’s get started:
6 words to describe chocolate smell
Real chocolate lovers know that not all chocolate smells the same. Like wine, different chocolates have different smells, depending on how they were made.
The smell of chocolate can reveal a lot about it, and it can give a strong indication of how it the chocolate may taste. Here are six words to describe chocolate when it comes to its smell:
01Aromatic
Aromatic is a word that you can use to describe chocolate in many different scenarios. One example is when you aren’t quite sure what you’re smelling, but you still want to give your take.
Another example is when the smell is very intense, and you want to highlight the fact that it has a bold odor.
E.g. “Madge brought the most aromatic bar of chocolate from Belgium the other day. It was so delightful.”
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02Caramelly
Caramel has a very distinct smell that sometimes overpowers the other ingredients in chocolate i.e. the cocoa.
This is a good word to use when you can smell the sweet smell of caramel, toffee, or even honey coming from your chocolate bar.
E.g. “The caramelly smell alone was enough to give me diabetes!”
03Citrusy
Certain flavored chocolates can give off a citrusy smell. This is a good to use when you pick up hints of lemon, lime, orange, tamarind, or even mandarin.
They are usually faint, depending on how they are made; however, it can sometimes be very pronounced.
E.g. “I love how citrusy this dark chocolate smells. I know it will taste amazing.”
04Earthy
Earthy chocolate is a chocolate that smells like something under the vegetal branch. It is good to use for chocolates that smell like whiskey, rum, tobacco, mushrooms, or even olives.
It is also good for those that smell woody or smoked.
E.g. “This chocolate pairs well with the wine you brought me the other day. It really highlights its earthy taste and smell.”
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05Fruity
Fruity chocolates are those that smell like tropical fruits such as coconut, mango, banana, peach, apple, or pear. They can also smell like red fruits such as grapes, cherries, raspberries, or strawberries.
Fruit can apply to chocolates that smell like figs, dates, prunes, and raisins as well.
E.g. “If I didn’t know this was chocolate, I’d mistake its fruity smell for some type of perfume.”
06Roasted
If you have a piece of chocolate that smells like toast or nuts, such as almonds or hazelnuts, an appropriate word to describe it would be roasted. You may also use the word roasted to describe chocolate that smells like coffee or mocha.
E.g. “Before you taste this chocolate, I want you to take a moment to enjoy the hints of roasted almonds.”
Tasting chocolate is the best part of the process, whether you’re an average chocolate fan or a full-fledged chocolate connoisseur.
Here are the six words to describe chocolate in terms of its taste in any situation:
07Assorted
Assorted is used to describe various sorts or aspects of something, but it also refers to combining these various things to create a mix.
It is a good word to use for a pack of different flavored chocolates or when you experience a burst of flavors.
E.g. “I don’t usually like dark chocolate, but I loved the assorted pieces that I got from that pack of candy.”
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08Bitter
The word bitter is typically associated with dark chocolates. In fact, in its natural state, chocolate or cocoa is actually bitter before it becomes heavily processed into sweet chocolate bars that you’ll find on store shelves.
Dark chocolate has significantly less sugar than milk chocolate, for example. Thus, the dark chocolate can retain much of its original flavor without the additives.
E.g. “You’ve never really had chocolate until you’ve tasted a bitter bar of rich dark chocolate directly out of the farm.”
09Salty
Salty is what is described as a secondary flavor of chocolate. Salt is added to intensify flavors which makes it easier for consumers to detect the sweetness of the chocolate.
Salt is also there to block out some of the bitterness.
E.g. “I love the immediate flavors of this chocolate bar, but I can’t get over the salty aftertaste.”
American chocolate is known to have a slightly sour or tangy taste because of how many times it is processed by manufacturers of chocolate bars. This is a very common flavor for dark chocolate, and it may even taste slightly acidic or tart.
E.g. “I’m not a huge fan of this chocolate because of the immediate sour taste I get when I bite into it, but I’ve eaten worse.”
11Sweet
The sweet taste of chocolate is what many people are familiar with and love. Thus, the word sweet is generally associated with milk and white chocolates. Sweet chocolate is the most common type of chocolate, and sweet is one of the primary flavors.
It is a good word to use when you can’t pinpoint the specific flavor, and it can be used to describe the overall taste of the chocolate.
E.g. “The sweet taste of this chocolate on my tongue feels heavenly.”
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12Umami
Umami is actually the fifth basic taste, and it can be described as savory, sort of like soy, mushrooms, broths, or cooked meats. Some chocolates are known to mimic these flavors, and they are considered a secondary flavor.
This flavor is most commonly found in dark chocolate. If you wish to highlight this flavor, this is how you can describe it:
E.g. “This isn’t your average sweet chocolate bar. It has an earthy aroma and an umami taste.”
4 words to describe chocolate lovers
There are many ways to describe yourself or another chocolate lover. The best names or words have the word ‘chocolate’ in them.
Here are four of those words to describe chocolate lover:
13Chocoholic
A chocoholic is sort of like an alcoholic. However, instead of being addicted to alcohol, the person is addicted to chocolate. This is a good way to describe yourself if you find that you are constantly craving it and can’t do without it.
E.g. “I can’t go a day without a piece of chocolate. My friends say I’m a chocoholic!”
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14Chocolate-connoisseur
A connoisseur is someone who is an expert judge of taste.
You can call yourself a chocolate-connoisseur if you are someone who values chocolate greatly, spends time sampling a variety of chocolates, and shares with others detailed experiences about chocolate.
E.g. “I’m no ordinary chocolate lover. I don’t eat chocolate for the taste; I eat it for the experience. You can think of me as a chocolate-connoisseur.”
15Chocolate-fiend
A fiend is someone who is highly enthusiastic about something. As it relates to chocolate, a chocolate-fiend gets very excited about chocolate and generally eats a lot of it in one sitting.
E.g. “They call me a chocolate-fiend. I admittedly go a little crazy around it, so you should probably keep it away from me.”
16Sweet-toothed
A person does not have to be a chocolate connoisseur or a chocolatier to be a big fan of chocolate. For those who aren’t that extreme when it comes to chocolate but eat more chocolate than the average person, the perfect word to describe them is sweet-toothed.
This word simply means that he/she loves sweet food of any kind, including chocolate.
E.g. “I’ve always been sweet-toothed, but I have a real weakness for chocolate.”
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4 words to describe chocolate desserts
Chocolate desserts are enjoyed around the world on almost a daily basis, and they are cherished for their bold, rich flavors. Here are four words to describe chocolate desserts, such as brownies, cookies, and cakes.
17Decadent
Decadent is a good word to describe chocolate desserts that feel silky on the tongue and taste luxurious or expensive.
This type of chocolate is not like the cheap bars that you might find in your local store, but it is more deeply enjoyable and highly flavorful.
E.g. “I wasn’t sure why this slice of cake was so expensive, but when I put it in my mouth, the decadent chocolate flavors danced all over my taste buds.”
18Gooey
Gooey is a good word to describe chocolate desserts that are soft and made with melted chocolate. It is good to use when the chocolate is sticky and stretchy, and you can see the melted chocolate when you cut a slice of the dessert or try to pull it apart.
E.g. “I prefer when chocolate chip cookies have chips that are all melty and gooey so that you make a mess when you eat them.”
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19Rich
You can use the word rich to describe a chocolate dessert when the taste of the chocolate is very pronounced, and it is the star ingredient. It can also mean that the dessert may contain a lot of chocolate.
E.g. “I’m not a big fan of cake, but I’ll never turn down the rich chocolate cakes that my mom makes every Christmas.”
20Moist
While many people love chocolate desserts, they can sometimes be too overpowering. This aspect can make it difficult or unpleasant to eat them. Moist is a good word to use when the chocolate dessert isn’t too dense, which means it is easy to chew and swallow.
E.g. “These chocolate brownies sure are moist. I could eat 10 more!”
Conclusion
With all of these words to describe chocolate, you can stop using words like delicious and yummy.
You can flex your new chocolate vocabulary to your fellow chocolate lovers, and you’ll want to be sure to use the appropriate word for the appropriate situation!
