EASTER EGGS

A centennial tradition

Universal symbol of the rebirth of nature and spirit, Easter eggs are an integral part of this holiday. Although in some families it is common to paint the eggshells with bright colors, in the common imagination the Easter egg is synonymous with surprises and chocolate.

The origins of the festive Easter egg rite are uncertain; some make them coincide with the period of the Crusades, when in 1176, to celebrate the end of the second expedition against the infidels, King Louis VII of France distributed eggs to the people. The custom of inserting a gift inside Easter eggs dates back to the early 1500s, at the court of King Francis I of France. A few centuries later, in the Russia of the Tsars, the ritual of embellishing Easter eggs with meticulous decorations was perfected, an art that culminated in the famous and very precious eggs of Carl Fabergé. Starting from those years, the technological advances applied to the grinding and processing of cocoa made it possible to produce the first chocolate Easter eggs. Today, these sweets represent for many a moment of indispensable pleasure, linked to the emotions that chocolate is able to arouse.

Buying Guide

When the ingredients are well chosen, they make it possible to obtain Easter eggs of incomparable refinement. For this reason, before buying them, it is worth paying attention not only to the price, but also to the label of the product. Often, in fact, the traditional cocoa butter is replaced with other oils or fats of inferior quality which, as well as the aromas and added additives transform the Easter egg into a real substitute for the original. A high percentage of cocoa, the absence of vegetable oils or fats, and a sugar content lower than average.