Starchy texture and nearly a burnt coffee-esque flavor. Not representative of the Cocio Classic that is packaged in glass— how could it be so different? And why?
All in Denmark
Cocio Okologisk Chocolademaelk
Excellently thin, smooth, creamy, and darkish chocolaty. There’s a hint of chalk on the back end, but it still finishes predictably and competently. The best of the Cocio portfolio I’ve had yet (6 of them).
Arla Kids Kakao Minimaelk Drik
I don’t want to make light of child abuse, but please don’t feed this to your kids. I understand that there’s 50% less sugar, and that ‘taste’ is not the primary objective here, but it should have at least been considered.
Matilde Kakao Milkshake
Like drinking gravy, without the ‘meat’ part of course. It’s super thick, but not due to a high cream quotient-- it’s just way over emulsified, I think to emulate richness. I don't have an issue with the flavor, but the texture feels so contrived that it’s difficult to isolate the two. If you fancy eating chocolate milk with a spoon, this could be your calling.
Matilde Okologisk
Not as sour as the original, but still chalky and also somehow watery. I think the flavor is different (spray paint?) than the original— not sure it’s better, and the texture seems confused.
Lille Lise Kakao
Sweet, thin, and exceptionally uninteresting.
Matilde Sport Kakao
Extremely chalky, but better flavor than the other Matilde products. Still, the chalkiness dries out your mouth and leaves you in an uncomfortable state.
Matilde Mini Kakao Laktosfri
The most prominent flavor here is ‘regret.’ Fifty percent less sugar may be too ambitious— there’s zero sweetness, zero creaminess, no salt, minimal sour cocoa flavor, all wrapped up in a nasty dark gray liquid that, in retrospect, looks much more appetizing that what is delivered. Eschew.
Matilde Original Kakao
Sour and earthy, with a decent slab of chalk mixed in. Leaves a drying sensation to the mouth that makes you want to drink more— more of something else though.
Muh Chocolate Flavored Milk
Hard not to rate this higher than it deserves given its (less-than-stiff) competition in China, but this is rather enjoyable. There’s a mature / sourish chocolate taste that works well with the creamy presence and salt-sugar balance.
Fine Life Chocolate Flavored Milk
Has a sourish cocoa taste (similar to Mullermilch, perhaps) and it's hard to find something to like aside from the smoothness. Despite the smoothness, however, it dries the mouth out a little post-swallow. No salt or cream to be found, this is an unfortunate combination of ingredients.
Arla Lactofree Chocolate Milk
Pretty bland, but pleasant texture. The low sweetness balances well with the low(ish) cocoa quality and thin texture such that it’s not a bad experience, just lacking in the flavor categories.
Cocio One Chocolate Milk
Thinner and less creamy than Cocio original, but very pleasant combination of thin/creamy/flavorful. Does have a bit of a watery feel to it that was not as present in the other Cocio types.
Cocio Dark Chocolate Milk
Has that same sort of fortified-feeling metallic taste but beautiful color and nice thin, chalky texture. Looks and tastes like chocolate should.
Cocio Classic Chocolate Milk
Great color with a hint of metallic aftertaste. Not overpoweringly sweet, leaves a little residue in the back of the throat after each swallow, but overall a pleasant experience.