Chocolate bars in all their guises have been satisfying the world's sweet teeth for centuries. But which one would you reach for ahead of all others? In honour of a timeless treat that's beloved around the globe, here we reveal the world’s best chocolate bars. From famous names sold internationally to lost (but not forgotten) gems no longer available, read on to see if your favourite made the list.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the world’s best chocolate bars, counting down to the tastiest of all time.

Our ranking is based on the popularity of each chocolate bar, taking into account sales, longevity and the reaction of the products at their time of release. The list is unavoidably subjective.

Ranked: the world's best chocolate bars of all time