Theo Chocolate - Grapefruit Ginger bar - April 8, 2019

Chocolate of the Day: 

Theo Chocolate, Inc.
Grapefruit Ginger 55% Dark Chocolate bar
Good
Weight: .95 oz. (26.5 g.) / 1.9 oz. (53 g.) in total bar
Calories: 150 calories in 1/2 bar
Cost: $2.99 for 1 bar
Purchased from: World Market, North Scottsdale, AZ

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

Today's Organic Grapefruit Ginger 55% Dark Chocolate bar was made by Theo Chocolate, Inc. (Seattle, WA).

It had a candied citrus and spice (ginger) aroma.

This sweet chocolate bar had a smooth melt punctuated with tiny specks of almost crunchy crystallized ginger. Grapefruit oil lent a subtle, balanced citrus touch. The ginger finish lingered slightly.

Today's bar was certified fair for life, Kosher Dairy, and did not list gluten- or soy-containing ingredients.

ChocolateBet: August 18, 2012

Chocolate(s) of the Day:

Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates
1.) Fleur de sel caramel
Good +
Weight: .3 oz. (8.49 g.) (estimate for 1 piece)
Calories: 45 calories (estimate for 1 piece)
Cost: $1.50 each
Purchased from: Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates, Sacramento, CA

2.) Grapefruit fennel pollen caramel
Good +
Weight: .3 oz. (8.49 g.) (estimate for 1 piece)
Calories: 45 calories (estimate for 1 piece)
Cost: $1.50 each
Purchased from: Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates, Sacramento, CA

It was 103 degrees (F) in Sacramento, CA today -- and I trotted from the air conditioned Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates shop back to the car to photograph and eat these two caramels before they melted and slid out of my grasp.

The fleur de sel caramel was well balanced: not too sweet, not too salty. The salt caramel filling was very soft, which I liked.

The grapefruit fennel pollen caramel, also well balanced, was a tiny symphony of citrus and herbal flavors. The caramel filling was less free flowing and a bit stiffer than the fleur de sel caramel -- probably better for this hot day.

Today was Day #12 of Chocolate and Caramel and Toffee Theme Week(s).

Note: While the chocolate eating continued, posting of information and images were delayed this week, due to travel.

ChocolateBet: August 20, 2010

Chocolate of the Day:
1/3 bar
NewTree
Superfruit 65% Cocoa (bar)
Very Good - Very Good +
Weight: .94 oz. (26.6 g.) / 2.82 oz. (80 g.) total bar
Calories: 106 calories (estimate)
Cost: $4.99 for total bar
Purchased from: BevMo, in Mountain View, CA

What is a Superfruit bar you ask? NewTree's rendition includes: Belgian dark chocolate (65% cocoa) with cranberries, goji berries, pomegranate, grape and papaya, and a bit of extra fiber (inulin, oligofructose). I found the sum total of all these ingredients to be a very tasty chocolate choice for today -- Day #3 of Chocolate and Berries Theme Week.

ChocolateBet: November 10, 2009

Chocolate of the Day:
1 piece
Alegio Chocolate
Grapefruit (caramel + grapefruit)
Very Good
Weight: .5 oz. (14.14 g.) in 1 piece
Calories: 75 calories (estimate)
Cost: $1.95
Purchased from: Alegio Chocolate, in Berkeley, CA

I like grapefruit and caramel, and this chocolate was a skillful blend of both. Thank you again to Robbin Everson, chocolate ambassador at Alegio. We received great answers to all the questions we had about chocolates they carry the day we visited recently.