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flag Droughts in West Africa are raising cocoa prices and forcing changes to milk chocolate recipes, affecting taste, size, and labeling.

flag Climate change is threatening chocolate supplies, with droughts in West Africa driving up cocoa prices and forcing some candy makers to alter milk chocolate recipes by replacing cocoa butter with other fats. flag This change means some bars are now labeled "chocolate candy" instead of milk chocolate, are smaller and more expensive, and may taste less rich, according to experts. flag While some consumers notice no difference, the shift highlights how climate impacts everyday products.

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