PM Modi gifting toffee to Giorgia Meloni is pure nostalgia: 7 other Indian chocolates that revive happy childhood memories

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is known for his kind gestures for foreign delicates. From gifting traditional arts to heritage fabrics, he has often promoted Indian cultural heritage on his international trips to other countries. In the most recent one, PM Modi gifted Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni a packet of 'Melody' chocolates during his vsit to Rome, the final leg of his five-nation tour.

According to a video post on X by the Italian leader, they both looked very happy and cheerful in the candid capture, where she thanked him for the gift. Sharing the video on X, Meloni wrote, "Thank you for the gift." In the viral video, the Italian Prime Minister said, "Prime Minister Modi brought as a gift, a very, very good toffee-Melody." The term 'Melodi' had earlier gained popularity during previous meetings between the two leaders and is a blend of the surnames Modi and Meloni.

What makes Melody a classic treat

As the video went viral, the dark -coloured packet of Melody chocolate instantly revived the childhood memories of enjoying the chocolate that offers a unique combination of caramel and chocolate flavors. Melody has a creamy chocolate center that gives a rich cocoa-like flavor and the outer layer is chewy caramel, adding buttery sweetness and a slightly toffee-like taste. It actually starts as a chewy candy and slowly bursts into a soft chocolate filling. Take a look at some of the other Indian chocolates that instantly revive happy childhood memories.


Cadbury Dairy Milk: This is one of the most iconic chocolates in India and Dairy Milk has been a favorite for generations. Its creamy texture and rich taste has made it a all-time favourite of all age groups.

Nestlé KitKat: For the uninitiated, KitKat became famous for its crispy wafer layers and catchy “Have a break” slogan. It came with wafer base, coated with chocolate and was a common snack during school breaks and long journeys.

Nestlé Munch: This one is known for its crispy texture and chocolate coating. It used crunchy wafer layers, coated with light chocolate and offered sweet and crispy texture. Back in time, it was often bought from school canteens and neighborhood shops.

Cadbury Éclair: This was one of the most loved pocket-money treats and came in a shiny golden wrapping. Its chewy caramel outside and chocolate filling inside made it a childhood favorite.


Nestlé Milkybar: This is Milkybar’s creamy white chocolate and was known for its creamy and milky flavour with sweet vanilla notes. It is made with milk solids and cocoa butter. Its soft sweetness and creamy consistency make it especially popular among children.

Popins: It is another iconic childhood candies, loved for its colorful appearance, fruity flavors, and nostalgic memories. Introduced by Parle, back in time it came with candy roll that contained different colors and flavors,such as orange, mango, strawberry, pineapple, and more.

Kismi Bar: It's a candy bar with a soft, chewy texture that slowly melts in the mouth and comes with with a medium brown caramel shade and was traditionally wrapped in iconic red, white, and blue packaging that became instantly recognizable across India.