"Aldi is known for more than just affordable groceries. It's also a great place to find dupes of popular store-brand items that are surprisingly good. Every once in a while, you even come across a product that might be better than the original. That seems to be the case with the Choceur brand peanut butter cups that Aldi sells. Many fans who have tried them were instant converts and even believe they may be better than Reese's, which most of us consider the gold standard."
"When you compare ingredient lists, Aldi's peanut butter cups have some real shining moments compared to Reese's. Reese's chocolate contains something called PGPR, or polyglycerol polyricinoleate. It's an emulsifier, a sort of shortcut to a smoother, easier-to-mold product. Reese's also uses milk fat, which makes it creamier and smoother. Aldi's cups are made with chocolate liquor, which is the paste you get from grinding cocoa nibs. It's a pure form of chocolate. Reese's lists chocolate as an ingredient"
Aldi sells Choceur peanut butter cups that many shoppers praise as smoother, creamier, and possibly superior to Reese's. Fans report eating entire bags and describe the cups as silky with no bitter peanut butter aftertaste. Some attribute the quality to European sourcing and German chocolate-making standards, since Aldi imports chocolate from Europe. Ingredient differences include Reese's use of PGPR emulsifier and milk fat, while Aldi's cups use chocolate liquor made from ground cocoa nibs. These ingredient choices contribute to texture and flavor contrasts that many consumers prefer. Several consumers warn the cups are addictive and urge caution.
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