Dorrel Sweets - Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Prunes - Nov. 14, 2025

Chocolate of the Day

Dorrel Sweets
Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Prunes
Good ++
Weight: 1.76 oz. (50 g.) / 8.8 oz. (250 g.) total package
Calories: 180 calories in 2 servings
Cost: $13.09 for 1 package
Purchased from: Vitacost, online order

Welcome to Day #24 of Chocolate & Fruits Theme Week(s).

Today's Dorrel Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Prunes were produced and distributed by PrimaveraSweets LLC  (Los Angeles, CA).

Plum and prune harmonize well with chocolate; but there aren't many options out there. (I grew up in what used to have lots of fruit orchards. Chocolate covered apricots and prunes were prized seasonal treats.)

Aroma and flavor notes included: smooth, rich dark chocolate and concentrated, rich dried plum (prune) fruit. Chocolate covered plums/prunes 

Texture: Smooth dark chocolate covered moist, whole, chewy prune.

I liked the authentic prune fruit flavor and moist, plump texture of the fruit--as well as the smooth, dark chocolate used to cover each prune. (I also appreciated that these were Non-GMO.)

Ingredients: Dried Prunes (Potassium Sorbate added as a preservative), Dark Chocolate (Unsweetened Chocolate, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin, Natural Vanilla Flavor).

Allergen-related information: This product is manufactured in a facility that processes other products which contains (sic) peanut or tree nut products.

Chocolate Printing - Prunes in Dark Chocolate - Mar. 20, 2015

Chocolate of the Day: 

Chocolate Printing Company, Inc.
Fruits in Chocolate - Prunes in Dark Chocolate
Good ++
Weight: 1.3 oz. (36 g.) / 6 oz. (169.8 g.) in total package/bag
Calories: 140 calories in 2 pieces
Cost: $2.99 for 1 package of 9 pieces
Purchased from: Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, Palo Alto, CA

Today was Day #6 of Chocolate Surprise Week.

Prunes? Yes, prunes. Before there was a Silicon Valley or an Apple Computer in the San Francisco Bay Area, there was the Valley of Heart's Delight, an agricultural region known for apricots, prunes and cherries. Chocolate covered apricots, prunes and other fruits were popular local confections.

Today's bag of individually-wrapped Prunes in Dark Chocolate from Chocolate Printing Company, Inc. (Inwood, NY) was a reminder of local California history. However, I didn't need nostalgia to sweeten this experience. I love the rich, almost caramelized, concentrated fruit flavor in prunes (and figs); and these dark chocolate covered prunes would be as enjoyable for breakfast as they would be for lunch, dinner, or a snack.

What would be even better? Perhaps a version of this offering made without preservatives or artificial flavor. Otherwise, they were quite good.

ChocolateBet: February 22, 2012

Chocolate of the Day:

Give Bars, LLC
Two Degrees Chocolate Peanut Food Bar
Good +
Weight: 1.6 oz. (44 g.) total bar
Calories: 190 calories
Cost: $ (info not available)
Purchased from: Whole Foods, Cupertino, CA

Today was the last day (Day #7) of Chocolate and Seed Theme Week.

Give Bars, LLC (San Francisco, CA) offered a line of several Two Degrees bars. This Chocolate Peanut Food Bar incorporated Quinoa, Chia and Millet seeds. Again, as yesterday, there was a very thin layer of gel around the Chia seeds, barely detectable when packaged with other flavorful ingredients such as chocolate, prune puree, raisins, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, rice syrup and peanuts and peanut butter.  This healthy vegan option with heritage grains was a far cry from commonly sold chocolate and peanut butter candy options, and very satisfying.