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In Ooty, we can see the process of making chocolate.
These homemade chocolates are made cleanly without any chemical additives.
Chocolate, now synonymous with cravings, celebrations and gifts to friends and family, is consumed in ever-increasing amounts. Especially the chocolate made in Ooty is very popular. Hence, the tourists coming to Ooty are more interested in buying these homemade chocolates than sightseeing.
Being a world-famous tourist destination, Ooty attracts many tourists every year. On the way back, the travellers buy Ooty Varki, Nilgiri Balm and the homemade chocolate of Ooty. To make the famous homemade chocolate of Ooty, the chocolate is first melted and flavours are added. Then it is cooled and divided into different shapes.
Usually, these homemade chocolates are sold at Rs 800 to Rs 3000 per kg. These homemade chocolates are made cleanly and without any chemical additives and are very popular among tourists and the public alike.
In Ooty, we can see the process of making chocolate. During the tour, we are given three different types of chocolate to taste. All three types of chocolate have different shapes and tastes.
Tourists who have visited the chocolate factory like to buy and taste the chocolates stacked in the shops. Speaking about this chocolate production, the manager of the chocolate factory, Manokaran, said, “Many customers visit us because we cleanly make delicious chocolate.
The factory has been in operation for seven years. “We make 500 to 600 kg per day. We make 18,000 to 20,000 kg of chocolate per month. It sells best here and is not shipped to other areas. By producing the best quality chocolates, customers are well taken care of. We are very proud of this,” he said.
Besides, the famous M&N Chocolate Museum in Ooty is the first of its kind in India. Opened in 2013, it is a wonderland for chocolate lovers. Located in the quaint hill station of Tamil Nadu, the place appears even more impressive with the strong fragrance of chocolates. The place is also a perfect destination to grasp the knowledge of chocolate-making. It also attracts tourists here.