Monday, January 27, 2025

Gaston Chocolat - Tree to Bar Candied Orange Dark 70% (bar) - Jan. 26, 2025

Chocolate of the Day

Gaston Chocolat
Tree to Bar Candied Orange Dark 70% (bar) 
Good ++
Weight: 1.22 oz. (34.5 g.) / 2.44 oz. (69 g.) in total bar
Calories: 189 calories (estimate) in 1/2 bar
Cost: N/A - gift from friend (thank you Toni!)
Purchased from: N/A gift 

Welcome to Day #5 of the Chocolate and Vanuatu Series.

Today's Tree to Bar Candied Orange Dark 70% (bar) (Batch #58/24) was from Gaston Chocolat (Port Vila, Vanuatu).

Aroma and flavor notes included: dark chocolate (pleasant, mild cocoa and chocolate cookie) and subtle, authentic orange. 

This relatively thick bar broke with a hard snap (in a cool room). The texture was uniform and smooth; and tiny bits of candied orange peel (adhered to the back of the bar) added a micro-crunchiness to some bites.

I enjoyed the smooth, authentic and complementary flavors; the short list of ingredients; and being able to try a chocolate made "in country" (made within the same island nation where the cacao beans are grown) by a Vanuatu-based company.

Ingredients: Cocoa Beans, Cocoa Butter, Sugar, Orange Peel

Allergen-related information: (No information found on packaging)

No comments:

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...