9 UK Chocolate Brands To AVOID And 2 That Are Worth It
Wed 7:06 am +00:00, 25 Feb 2026 1Chocolate feels like a harmless treat. A square after dinner. A gift from the grandchildren. But for seniors, hidden dangers are melting into every bite. From heavy metals to sky-high sugar, some beloved British brands are quietly putting your health at risk. Today, we are exposing nine UK chocolate brands to avoid and the two that are actually safe.













I invariably buy organic dark chocolate made by small companies, but a few years ago I was in a shop selling UK specialities and I bought a small bar of Cadbury’s Dairy Milk. It was thin, oily and far too sweet. I even contacted them saying that it was terrible and I’d never buy it again. Surprise, surprise, I received no reply.