Camel milk chocolate tempts India consumers

One of India’s biggest dairy companies is hoping to win over sweet-toothed consumers with its latest product – camel milk chocolate.

The firm, Amul, hopes the unusual confection will catch on, allowing strict Hindus and Sikhs who avoid cows’ milk, and those who are allergic to dairy products, to enjoy chocolate.

It also aims to boost the country’s dwindling camel-herding industry. Manufacturers hope that India, which has one of the fastest growing chocolate markets in the world – it consumed 228,000 tons in 2016 – will embrace the salty-sweet camel variety.