This post is a personal overview and review on the new mint choc from Dairyland.
If there’s one thing 2000s kids held sacred, it was Cadbury’s Fudge and Mint Choc. These were the pinnacle of childhood snacking—until, in true Cadbury fashion, they vanished without a trace.
Then, Cadbury shut down its Kenyan factory around 2010–2011. Not that it mattered much—Mint Choc and Fudge were already discontinued before the factory did the peace sign.
And now you might be thinking, Wait, but Cadbury products are still in Kenya! And yes, love, you are correct. Their chocolates are still very much here, except now they’re imported from Egypt and South Africa—because apparently, those countries have better environments for manufacturing.
Meanwhile, in Kenya, we just introduce new taxes every few months (because why not?) …and then act surprised when multinational companies pack their bags and leave.
As for why Cadbury axed Mint Choc and Fudge despite their dedicated fanbase? Who knows. Maybe they enjoy watching people suffer.
I actually mentioned them in my post 5 Kenyan Snacks from the 2000s That You Probably Forgot About. Want to know what else made the list? Click the link… ndio pia nipate za kabej.
Now, for a glimmer of hope—Fudge still exists! You won’t find it in supermarkets, but Monty’s an exotic candy store in Sarit usually has it since they import directly (because Cadbury Kenya simply cannot be bothered).
But fair warning—Monty’s is the kind of place that sells snacks at “do I really need this?” prices. Exotic? Yes. Affordable? Absolutely not. Worth it? Sometimes no.
Hmmm, Dairyland…
As long as people have been nostalgic about Mint Choc and Fudge, Cadbury has remained completely unbothered. But you know who did care? Dairyland—Cadbury’s biggest competitor in the local chocolate market.
Remember when Thanos said, “Fine, I’ll do it myself”? That’s exactly the kind of energy I imagine Dairyland had in that boardroom when they decided to launch their own version of Mint Choco.
And honestly, there’s nothing wrong with capitalizing on an opportunity. I generally don’t like Dairyland, but I have to admit, this was a very smart move. So yes, I will be clapping for them here.
And guess what? These Mint Choc knockoffs (for lack of a better word) have been flying off the shelves. At first, I couldn’t even get my hands on a single piece. But now that the initial “consumerism dust” has settled down, I finally got one.
So… how good are they?
Dairyland’s Mint Choc Review
Not to sound humble, but I’d say my palate is pretty refined—so I’ll keep this short and sweet: I’m not a fan of Dairyland’s Mint Choc. That’s right, I said it
It’s not awful, not at all, but it doesn’t have the mint chocolate taste or texture we all were used to. And let’s be real, they were clearly aiming to replicate the OG. The name? The same. The concept? Identical. Is mint filling wrapped in a chocolate shell? Check. Even the smell is familiar.
But I’m not just knocking Dairyland out for being a copycat, There’s nothing wrong with that—the execution simply falls flat. Sure, it smells minty, but the actual flavor? Weak. It’s like the mint forgot it had a job to do, the mint isn’t minting.
And then there’s the chocolate itself—Dairyland’s chocolate has always had this crumbly texture instead of that silky-smooth melt you get from other brands. Cadbury nails both taste and texture, whereas Dairyland’s is just… okay at best.
The biggest letdown? The inside is all gooey instead of having those crisp granules, with a refreshing bite that made Cadbury’s Mint Choc so satisfying. If you like it, more power to you. Personally, it’s a miss for me. Just my unsolicited two cents!
