Chocolate of the Day
Theo Chocolate
Organic Cherry Almond 70% Dark Chocolate (bar)
Good + - Good ++
Weight: 1.5 oz. (42.5 g.) / 3 oz. (85 g.) in total bar
Calories: 240 calories in 1/2 bar
Cost: $1.99 for 1 bar
Purchased from: Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, Palo Alto, CA
Welcome to Day #9 of Chocolate, Pistachio, Hazelnut & Almond Theme Week.
Today's Organic Cherry Almond 70% Dark Chocolate (bar) was made in Canada and distributed by Theo Chocolate (Seattle, WA).
Aroma notes included: dark chocolate, slightly roast-y; faint roasted almonds; and fruit (cherry).
Texture: a mix of smooth dark chocolate, crunchy almond pieces, and fleeting cherry (occasional, tiny chewy cherry bits).
Flavor notes included: chocolate-y dark chocolate, faint malt; cherry; and nut (almond) with slightly roasted flavors from the dark chocolate and the almonds.
I liked the mix of smooth, crunchy and chewy textures; and the dark chocolate, almond and cherry were compatible and authentic-tasting.
I appreciated the list of organic and fair trade ingredients and certifications. Theo Chocolate--founded in Seattle in 2005 by Joe Whinney and Debra Music--was one of the first organic, fair trade craft chocolate makers in North America.
Ingredients: Dark Chocolate* (Cocoa Beans*+, Cane Sugar*+, Cocoa Butter*+), Dried Sour Cherries*, (Unsweetened Cherries*, Rice Flour*, Sunflower Oil*), Almonds*. (*Organic, +Fair Trade)
Allergen-related information: "CONTAINS TREE NUTS (ALMONDS). Made on equipment that also processes milk, peanuts, and other tree nuts. Made with real cherries. In rare cases, may contain a small piece of cherry pit. May contain almond shell pieces...Contains 85% Fair Trade ingredients. Suitable for Vegans."
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