DIETICIANS would have us believe that chocolate is on a par with original sin.

Now Thorntons has incorporated the seven sins including Original Sin into a box of pink and black temptation called Eden.

The new collection includes Lust (raspberry, mascarpone and rich dark chocolate) and Seduction (strawberries, cream, Louis Dornier champagne and pure white chocolate). Original Sin is a fusion of double cream, crme de cacao and divine dark chocolate and Passion is a velvety mix of passion fruit, guava and intense dark chocolate.

Prices start at £4 for a selection of seven chocolates and go up to £15 for 28.

Another option for Valentine's chocolate lovers is a heart-shaped box of Thorntons' classic collection.