Monday, December 31, 2018

Lily's - Double Chocolate Crunch bar - Dec. 31, 2018

Chocolate of the Day: 

Lily's
Double Chocolate Crunch bar
Good
Weight: 1 oz. (28 g.) in total bar
Calories: 110 calories in 1 bar
Cost: $1.99 for 1 bar
Purchased from: Sprouts Farmers Marketing, Mountain View, CA

Welcome to Day #6 of Crunchy Chocolate Week.

Today's Double Chocolate Crunch bar was distributed by Lily's Sweets, LLC (King of Prussia, PA).

The crunch in this bar was supplied by crisped brown rice and the texture was a hearty mix of creamy and crunchy. Tiny chocolate chips were embedded in this bar as well.

This Non-GMO, certified gluten free 40% chocolate bar was sweetened with stevia and brown rice syrup.

Sunday, December 30, 2018

Primal Chocolate Crunchy Caramel 85% bar - Dec. 30, 2018

Chocolate of the Day: 

Eating Evolved
Primal Chocolate Crunchy Caramel with Organic Coconut Sugar 85% Cacao (bar)
Good
Weight: 1.25 oz. (35 g.) / 2.5 oz. (70 g.) in total bar
Calories: 140 calories in 1 oz. (28.3 g.) (1 serving) of bar
Cost: $4.49 (estimate) for 1 bar
Purchased from: Whole Foods Market, Los Altos, CA
Welcome to Day #5 of Crunchy Chocolate Theme Week.

The Primal Chocolate Crunchy Caramel with Organic Coconut Sugar 85% Cacao (bar) was made by Eating Evolved (Setauket, NY). The company offers a line of Primal Chocolate bars, Coconut Butter cups, as well as customized chocolate bars.

Today's dairy and soy free, paleo, vegan, 4-ingredient, organic bar delivered a high-percentage (85%) cacao experience, with a very light touch of coconut and maple sugar sweetness and crunch.

Ingredients: organic cacao, organic coconut sugar, organic cacao butter, organic maple syrup










Loving Earth Organic Dark Mint Bar with Crunchy Raw Cacao Nibs - Dec. 29, 2018

Chocolate of the Day:

Loving Earth
Organic Dark Mint Bar - Vegan Chocolate Truffle with Peppermint Essential Oil and Crunchy Raw Cacao Nibs
Good
Weight: 1.25 oz. (35 g.) / 2.5 oz. (70 g.) in total bar
Calories: 200 calories in 1/2 bar
Cost: $2.99 for 1 bar
Purchased from: Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, Palo Alto, CA

Welcome to Day #4 of Crunchy Chocolate Theme Week.

Today's Organic Dark Mint Bar was from Loving Earth* and "Made in Australia from Imported Ingredients." The organic cacao was sourced from Peru.

This 72% dark, gluten, dairy and cane sugar free bar had a soft crunch (nibs) and slightly soft, cocoa butter melt and mouthfeel. (Today's chocolate-powered, winter walk took place on a sunny, cold day, and cold can influence texture.)

The chocolate (made with raw cacao butter and nibs) like most raw chocolates was smooth in flavor, without fully highly developed acidity or roasted flavors.

Ingredients: organic cacao (72%), organic virgin cacao butter, organic cacao powder, organic raw cacao nibs, organic raw agave nectar, organic peppermint essential oil (less than 1%)

*It appears that Loving Earth is based in Upper St. Clair, PA; and the chocolate is made in Melbourne, Australia.


Saturday, December 29, 2018

barkThins - Dark Chocolate Blueberry with Quinoa Crunch - Dec. 28, 2018

Chocolate of the Day: 

Ripple Brand Collective, LLC
barkThins 
Dark Chocolate Blueberry with Quinoa Crunch
Good +
Weight: 1.4 oz. (40g.) / 4.7 oz. (133 g.) in total package
Calories: 190 calories in 1 serving
Cost: $4.99 for 1 package
Purchased from: Piazza's Fine Foods, Palo Alto, CA

Welcome to Day #3 of Crunchy Chocolate Theme Week.

Today's Dark Chocolate barkThins were made for Ripple Brand Collective, LLC (New York, New York), which is owned by The Hershey Company (Hershey, PA).

These Blueberry with Quinoa Crunch barkThins were similar to other flavors from the barkThins family. The package held a generous amount of chocolate "bark" pieces containing a flavor inclusion.

Yesterday's dark mint barkThins pieces were peppered with peppermint candy. Today's barkThins contained fruit (sweetened blueberries) and gained added crunch from glazed quinoa bits. It was a balanced, satisfying flavor blend.





Thursday, December 27, 2018

barkThins - Dark Chocolate Mint - Dec. 27, 2018

Chocolate of the Day: 

barkThins
Dark Chocolate Mint
Good
Weight: 1.4 oz. (40 g.) / 4.7 oz. (133 g.) in total package
Calories: 190 calories in 1 serving
Cost: $3.99 for 1 package
Purchased from: Safeway, Palo Alto, CA

Welcome to Day #2 of Crunchy Chocolate Theme Week.

Today's Dark Chocolate Mint barkThins were "manufactured exclusively for" Ripple Brand Collective, LLC* (New York, NY).

These dark, bark-like snack pieces were generously studded with bits of peppermint candy, making them fairly sweet and crunchy. Dark chocolate was a good choice. (Milk chocolate may have made these barkThins too pliable, sticky and very sweet.)

*The barkThins brand was made for Ripple Brand Collective, LLC—an entity that was purchased by The Hershey Co. in 2016. The barkThins were Non-GMO Project Verified and contained Fair Trade ingredients.




Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Chuao Chocolatier - For the Love of Peppermint (bar) - Dec. 26, 2018

Chocolate of the Day: 

Chuao Chocolatier
for the love of Peppermint (bar)
Good
Weight: 1.4 oz. (40 g.) / 2.8 oz. (80 g.) in total bar
Calories: 180 calories in 1/2 bar
Cost: $ missing information
Purchased from: REI, Mountain View, CA

Happy Holidays, and welcome to Day #1 of Crunchy Chocolate Theme Week.

Today's "For the Love of Peppermint" (bar) was from Chuao Chocolatier (Carlsbad, CA). The company was co-founded by two Venezuelan brothers in 2002. 

This chocolate bar was one of at least three holiday-themed bars the company has offered this season. Today's bar was the company's "ode to the wonder and glee of the season...dark chocolate...mixed with crushed candy canes..."

When opening the package for this bar, the aroma of cooling peppermint wafted out. This peppermint was a prominent part of the tasting experience. The slightly bold dark chocolate took a back seat to the sweet but powerful mint candy. The bar offered a refreshing, wake-up, holiday experience. And the candy cane bits did add crunchy texture to the otherwise smooth dark chocolate.

Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Merry Chocolate Christmas - Chocolate Covered Tangerines, Advent Calendar - Dec. 25, 2018

Chocolate(s) of the Day: 

Nature to Go
Dark Chocolate Covered Tangerines
Good
Weight: 2 oz. (56.6 g.) / 6 oz. (170 g.) in total package
Calories: 240 calories in 1/3 package (2 servings)
Cost: $ missing information
Purchased from: missing information


Friedel
Advent Calendar - 24 Milk Chocolate Figurines
Good
Weight: .10 oz. (3.1 g.) / 2.65 oz. (75 g.) in total package
Calories: 15 calories in 1 piece
Cost: $N/A - gift (Thank you Bill!)
Purchased from: Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, Palo Alto, CA

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!

Dark Chocolate Covered Tangerines
As children, we found tangerines in our stockings on Christmas morning. Today's dark chocolate covered tangerine pieces from Nature To Go (distributed by Food Castle Inc. (Vernon, CA)) recalled those childhood memories.

Working with preserved citrus and chocolate can be tricky. The pieces of dried tangerines enrobed in dark chocolate didn't quite match the illustration on the front of the package (they were more compressed in dried form), but were fun to try nonetheless.

Advent Calendar
Chocolate advent calendars were also fun growing up. Although there was the problem of six children remaining patient, and taking turns opening the tiny doors with chocolate items behind them. And it took the wisdom of Solomon to figure out how to split one small treat six ways. (No wonder they were retired after a few years.)

Even though the last Advent Calendar door is traditionally opened on Dec. 24th (Christmas Eve), I waited until Christmas morning to reveal the last of 24 milk chocolate figurines, an image of old St. Nick himself. The tiny Santa milk chocolate tasted better than most chocolate novelty items, and was gone in a flash.

This Friedel Advent Calendar was made in Germany, Produced by Rubezahl Schokoladen GmbH.




Monday, December 24, 2018

Gracie Jones Gluten Free Bake Shop - Dec. 24, 2018

Chocolate of the Day: 

Gracie Jones Gluten Free Bake Shop
Chocolate Peppermint Cookie
Good
Weight: unknown
Calories: unknown 
Cost: $3.00 for 1 cookie
Purchased from: Gracie Jones Gluten Free Bake Shop

Happy Holidays to all.

Today's Chocolate Peppermint (gluten-free) cookie was from Gracie Jones Gluten Free Bake Shop* (Palo Alto, CA).

This sweet, chocolate cookie tasted like a "real" cookie (or what I remember a traditional cookie with wheat tastes like from 20 years ago**). It had just the right amount of chew and crunch and chocolate cookie flavor. A festive sprinkle of peppermint candy contributed tiny micro-bursts of mint contrast.

*This gluten free bake shop, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, was first spotted many months ago with a small "Pied Piper" sign in the front—presumably a reference to a small, fictional, technology start-up featured at the heart of the television series, Silicon Valley, that was fictionally based blocks from where this shop was operating. Happily open hours have expanded since then.

**Twenty years ago I stopped eating wheat and gluten. I felt (and continue to feel) much better without gluten. Without this hurdle to overcome, I never would have started Chocolate Banquet, or felt so grateful to have discovered 4,500+ chocolate items (or items with chocolate in them) to try over the past 12+ years, made by many wonderful people. Thank you to all.

Sunday, December 23, 2018

Berra Bites - Mixed Berry Dark chocolate bites - Dec. 23, 2018

Chocolate of the Day: 

Berra Bites
Mixed Berry Dark chocolate bites
Good
Weight: 1.4 oz. (40 g.) / 3.5 oz. (100 g.) in total package
Calories: 190 calories in 1/4 cup (1 serving)
Cost: $4.99 for 1 package
Purchased from: The Market, Palo Alto, CA

Welcome to Day #13 of Chocolate and Fruit Theme Week.

Today's Mixed Berry Dark chocolate bites were manufactured for Berra Bites (San Francisco, CA). The company is committed to avoiding use any artificial flavorings or preservatives in their offerings.

These bites were made from pureed mixed apple, blueberry, raspberry, strawberry and black currant fruit pieces—creating concentrated berry fruit flavored centers, covered in dark chocolate.









Saturday, December 22, 2018

Tru Fru - Whole Cranberries in dark chocolate - Dec. 22, 2018

Chocolate of the Day: 

Tru Fru, LLC
Whole Cranberries freeze-dried fresh and immersed in dark chocolate
Good
Weight: 1.06 oz. (30 g.) / 3.2 oz. (91 g.) in total package
Calories: 150 calories in 1/3 cup
Cost: $5.99 for 1 package
Purchased from: Piazza's Fine Foods, Palo Alto, CA

Welcome to Day #12 of Chocolate and Fruit Theme Week.

Today's Whole Cranberries in dark chocolate were from Tru Fru, LLC (South Jordan, UT). Festively colorful, naturally tart sweet, freeze-dried fresh cranberries were at the core of today's glossy ebony-colored rounds. Perfect for the holidays.

These fruit-filled confections had a dark chocolate aroma with a faint hint of coconut,* and like most chocolate-covered pieces, were finished with confectioners glaze.

*There was no coconut listed in ingredients list, which read: Dark chocolate (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, milkfat, soy lecithin - an emulsifier, natural vanilla flavor), cranberries, tapioca dextrin, confectioners glaze. 








Friday, December 21, 2018

Lindt - Intense Orange Dark bar - Dec. 21, 2018

Chocolate of the Day: 

Lindt and Sprungli
Intense Orange Dark bar
Good
Weight: 1.4 oz. (40 g.) / 3.5 oz. (100 g.) in total bar
Calories: 190 calories in 1 serving (4 squares) of bar
Cost: $2.50 for 1 bar
Purchased from: Safeway, Palo Alto, CA

Welcome to Day #11 of Chocolate and Fruit Theme Week.

Today's Intense Orange Dark bar was from Lindt and Sprungli USA Inc. (Stratham, NH).

This 47% dark bar had smooth dark chocolate aroma and flavor, with dutched* sweet cocoa and faint orange notes.

Bits of almond and candied orange gave the bar textural interest and tiny bursts of sweet, mild citrus (natural and artificial) flavor.

*Please note, there was no indication this Intense Orange Lindt bar contained "Dutched" cocoa with reduced acidity. Lindt has said in the past that it may use this process in its very high percentage bars, but not generally for bars below 90% cacao. (Best to check directly with them for details on individual bars.)

The following explains what the phrase Dutched cocoa means.

Dutched (aka alkilized, or European-style) cocoa or chocolate has been treated to reduce acidity through a process of adding an alkaline substance, thereby neutralizing acidity. 

This process—invented by Dutch chocolate maker, Coenraad Johannes van Houten, in 1828—is commonly used for hot cocoa mixes, ice creams, baking chocolates, and many other chocolate offerings, when natural cocoa has been determined to be too acidic. The resulting cocoa powder has a darker color and a milder flavor. 

Natural cocoa has a pH of approximately 5 or 6. (Seven is neutral, and lower numbers indicate greater acidity). Dutched cocoa generally has a value of 7. (Lemon or lime juice has a pH between 2 and 3; Tofu has a score in the low 7s. Most foods we eat fall in the range between 3 and 7; although the (logarithmic) pH scale goes all the way to 14. Substances above 10 are inadvisable for us to consume. (Calcium carbonate has a pH of approx. 9.9, Ammonia has a pH of 11, lye clocks in at 13, and sodium hydroxide, at 14, tops the scale.)




Thursday, December 20, 2018

JoJo's Chocolate - Chocolate Bark 70% Dark Chocolate Pistachios, Dried Cranberries, Almonds - Dec. 20, 2018

Chocolate of the Day: 

JoJo's Chocolate LLC 
Chocolate Bark 70% Dark Chocolate Pistachios, Dried Cranberries, Almonds
Good +
Weight: 2.4 oz. (68 g.) / 8.4 oz. (238 g.) in total package of 7 bars
Calories: 320 calories in 2 bars
Cost: $10.99 for 1 package
Purchased from: Sprouts Farmers Market, Mountain View, CA

Welcome to Day #10 of Chocolate and Fruit Theme Week.

Today's Chocolate Bark 70% Dark Chocolate Pistachios, Dried Cranberries, Almonds from JoJo's Chocolate LLC (Orem, UT).

JoJo's Chocolate was created by Jodie Jones (JoJo) after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012. The desire to eat and snack healthier led to experimenting with batches of chocolate barks and other treats with less sugar than conventional chocolates. 

These rectangular 70% dark bars had a pleasing dark chocolate aroma with a hint of fruit. Pressed on the back of each one were dried cranberries, pistachio and almond pieces. These bars were smooth yet flavorful. And, best of all, they weren't too sweet (thank you)!




Magnum - Double Cherry Truffle ice cream bar - Dec. 19, 2018

Chocolate of the Day: 

Unilever
Magnum Double Cherry Truffle (bar)
Good - Good +
Weight: 3.04 fl. oz. (90 mL) / 9.12 fl. oz. (270 mL) package of 3 ice cream bars
Calories: 260 calories in 1 bar
Cost: $ missing information for 1 package of 3 bars
Purchased from: Safeway, Palo Alto, CA

Today's Magnum Double Cherry Truffle bars were from Unilever, the ice cream colossus* based in Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

Each individually-wrapped bar contained cherry ice cream with a "dark chocolate ganache swirl, dipped in a chocolatey coating, cherry sauce and milk chocolate." Complicated and mysterious, in a good way.

Made with Belgian chocolate, this bar was quite tasty, even if the long list of ingredients was a little off-putting.

*Unilever and Nestle are the global market leaders in ice cream. According to one source, Unilever owned an estimated 400 different brands worldwide in 2016.

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Torn Ranch Signature Reserve Chocolate Covered Apricots - Dec. 18, 2018

Chocolate of the Day: 

Torn Ranch
Signature Reserve Chocolate Covered Apricots
Good - Good +
Weight: 3.18 oz. (90 g.) / 9.5 oz. (269 g.) in total tin
Calories: 300 calories in 2 pieces
Cost: N/A - gift
Purchased from: N/A - gift

Welcome to Day #8 of Chocolate and Fruit Theme Week.

Today's Signature Reserve Chocolate Covered Apricots were from Torn Ranch (Petaluma, CA).

An embossed tin contained six, large (whole) California glace apricots covered in signature dark chocolate. Each plump, premium apricot was wrapped in gold foil.

The inner fruit was the best part. Only slightly tart, these sweet, moist fruits (think fresh apricot nectar, in the flesh) were completely covered in a chocolate shell. (Torn Ranch also offered/offers half-dipped apricots and oranges.)

Located in the Napa-Sonoma wine country, the self-professed foodies at Torn Ranch have been specializing in fruit, nut and chocolate offerings for decades (40 years). And it shows.

Monday, December 17, 2018

Nibble Chocolate - Apple Cinnamon Super Nibbles - Dec. 17, 2018

Chocolate of the Day: 

Nibble Chocolate 
Apple Cinnamon - Super Nibbles
Good
Weight: .45 oz. (12.7 g.) (estimate) in 1 piece
Calories: 66 calories (estimate) in 1 piece
Cost: $2.50 for 1 piece  
Purchased from: Nibble Chocolate, Old Town, San Diego, CA

Welcome to Day #7 of Chocolate and Fruit Theme Week.
This morning's Apple Cinnamon Super Nibbles were from Nibble Chocolate (San Diego, CA).

These chocolates were infused with a touch of warm cinnamon spice, wrapped in a thin sheath of golden brown, naturally sweet apple (think fruit leather) and sliced diagonally across the top for a unique look.

These Super Nibbles would be at home on any holiday dessert plate.

Sunday, December 16, 2018

Nibble Chocolate - Blueberry Coffee; Strawberry Chia Seeds Sea Salt - Dec. 16, 2018

Chocolate(s) of the Day: 

Nibble Chocolate

Blueberry Coffee - Super Nibbles
Good ++
Weight: .45 oz. (12.7 g.) (estimate) in 1 piece
Calories: 65 calories (estimate) in 1 piece
Cost: $2.50 for 1 piece
Purchased from: Nibble Chocolate, Old Town, San Diego, CA

Strawberry Chia Seeds Sea Salt - Super Nibbles
Good - Good +
Weight: .45 oz. (12.7 g.) (estimate) in 1 piece
Calories: 65 calories (estimate) in 1 piece
Cost: $2.50 for 1 piece
Purchased from: Nibble Chocolate, Old Town, San Diego, CA

Welcome to Day #6 of Chocolate and Fruit Week.

Today's confections were from Nibble Chocolate (San Diego, CA), and were purchased (as part of an assortment box) recently from Nibble Chocolate's Old Town San Diego location.

These uniquely-shaped, cylindrical confections, diagonally sliced, were full of natural flavor. And the thin sheets of fruit that formed the outside wrappers added a touch of color and the perfect amount of fruit sweetness, without these chocolate Super Nibbles being too sweet. The texture was hearty with a soft chew; and the chocolate filling was made with quality chocolate.

The Blueberry Coffee flavor will please coffee-lovers.








Saturday, December 15, 2018

Tru Fru - Real Strawberries in Dark Chocolate - Dec. 15, 2018

Chocolate of the Day: 

Tru Fru, LLC
Real Strawberries freeze-dried fresh and immersed in Dark Chocolate
Good - Good +
Weight: 1.05 oz. (30 g.) / 4.2 oz. (119 g.) in total package
Calories: 150 calories in 1/4 package
Cost: $5.99 for 1 package
Purchased from: Piazza's Fine Foods, Palo Alto, CA

Welcome to Day #5 of Chocolate and Fruit Theme Week.

Fresh berries are harder to find in December, which is why freeze-dried fruits and powders adorn many seasonal chocolate bars. Freeze-dried fresh fruit can perk up confections as well.

Tru Fru, LLC (South Jordan, UT) offers an entire line of freeze-dried fresh fruit pieces ensconced in glossy chocolate. Today's Real Strawberries freeze-dried fresh and immersed in Dark Chocolate from Tru Fru, LLC (South Jordan, UT) yielded bursts of slightly crunchy, pleasantly tart, fresh strawberry flavor. 

Cavalier Belgian Chocolatier - Dark Berries bar - Dec. 14, 2018

Chocolate of the Day: 

Cavalier Belgian Chocolatier
Dark Berries bar
Good
Weight: 1.5 oz. (42.5 g.) / 3 oz. (85 g.) in total bar
Calories: 160 calories in 1/2 bar
Cost: $6.95 for 1 bar
Purchased from: Chocosphere, online order

Welcome to Day #4 of Chocolate and Fruit Week.

Today's Dark Berries bar was from Cavalier (Eeklo,  Belgium)
This Non GMO dark chocolate bar, made with UTZ certified cocoa, was made without conventional sugar. Instead, the relatively smooth bar incorporated "sweeteners with stevia.*"

The sweetener blend was relatively natural tasting; although the ingredients list was a bit long. And with increased processing and each added ingredient, in any bar, there's a possibility natural cocoa notes will be muted. The balanced berry flavor blend included raspberry, blueberry and black currant.

*Ingredients: Unsweetened Chocolate, Dextrin, Erythritol, Cocoa Butter, Inulin, Oligofructose, Dried Raspberries, Dried Blueberries, Dried Blackcurrants, Soy Lecithin as an emulsifier, Vanilla Flavor, Steviol Glycosides as a sweetener.

Thursday, December 13, 2018

Chocolove - Filled Strawberry in Dark Chocolate bar - Dec. 13, 2018

Chocolate of the Day: 

Chocolove 
Filled Strawberry in Dark Chocolate bar
Good +
Weight: 1.6 oz. (45 g.) / 3.2 oz. (90 g.) in total bar
Calories: 210 calories in 1/2 bar
Cost: $2.95 for 1 bar
Purchased from: Chocosphere, online order
Welcome to Day #3 of Chocolate and Fruit Theme Week.

Today's Filled Strawberry in Dark Chocolate bar was from Chocolove (Boulder, CO). 

This semisweet dark chocolate (55% cocoa) bar was filled with pillows of strawberry marmalade.

The chocolatier's description included these words: "The subtle fruity notes of African cocoa beans playfully swirl together with the sweet tart flavors of fresh ripe strawberries."

This week is focused on fruit. However, if this was a chocolate and poetry themed week, then Chocolove bars and confections would certainly be highlighted. The company has included printed verse on the inside of their chocolate wrappers almost as long as they've been in existence (1996).
Today's piece: "Sonnet 49: Against That Time, If Ever That Time Come" by William Shakespeare. Not exactly a joyous ode to strawberry picking and chocolate sampling on a light summer's day. It was more like spotting approaching dark winter* clouds; but it was thought-provoking nonetheless.

*We're bracing for winter here in Northern California. Winter is only 8 days away; but the palm trees outside betrayed no trace of the season's change today. 






Royal Hawaiian - Macadamia Nut - Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Mango - Dec. 12, 2018

Chocolate of the Day:

Royal Hawaiian - Macadamia Nut, Inc.
Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Mango 
Good
Weight: 1.25 oz. (35 g.) in total package
Calories: 200 calories in 1 package
Cost: $0.50 for 1 package (2 for $1.00 sale)
Purchased from: Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, Palo Alto, CA

Welcome to Day #2 of Chocolate and Fruit Theme Week.

At the heart of today's Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Mango pieces were roasted, Hawaiian-grown macadamia nuts from Royal Hawaiian Macadamia Nut, Inc.

These "mac" nuts were covered in dark chocolate and infused with pomegranate and mango flavor.


Royal Hawaiian - Macadamia Nut - Dark Chocolate Blackberry Goji - Dec. 11, 2018

Chocolate of the Day:

Royal Hawaiian - Macadamia Nut, Inc.
Dark Chocolate Blackberry Goji 
Good
Weight: 1.25 oz. (35 g.) in total package
Calories: 200 calories in 1 package
Cost: $0.50 for 1 package (2 for $1.00 sale)
Purchased from: Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, Palo Alto, CA

Welcome to Day #1 of Chocolate and Fruit Theme Week.
Today's Dark Chocolate Blackberry Goji pieces were made possible by the Royal Hawaiian Macadamia Nut, Inc.

Roasted, Hawaiian-grown macadamia nuts were covered in dark chocolate and infused with tart blackberry and tropical goji.

A fruity, berry aroma wafted up to greet the taster, after this snack-size package was opened. The macadamia nut centers were mild and had a soft crunch. 







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