What’s
not to love about Trader Joe’s, they have all the basics: wine, cheese, and of
course, chocolate! We were lucky enough to receive the Trader Joe’s 72%
Cacao Dark chocolate bar for free from a lovely cashier who wanted to support
our bar hopping, she said it was a favorite amongst chocolate loving
patrons. This bar typically comes in a pack of three, making it even more
of a sweet deal.
Tasting No.: 9
Initial Impressions:
The bar is almost the same shade as the base
bar, only slightly more brown. The snap is firm, and the chocolate
becomes chalky looking at the breakpoint. The scent is an intense
chocolate when compared with the much milder aroma of the base bar.
Flavor Profile:
Initial – hazelnut, walnut
Middle – tobacco
After – soil, truffles
Texture:
This
bar was surprisingly rich in flavor, moving from nutty to vegetative ending on
earthy notes. However, despite its robust flavor profile, there’s
undeniable chalkiness that makes for a very dry bar when contrasted with the
creamy texture of our base bar.
Overall:
Considering
the price and quality of this bar, we would probably repurchase it when a
chocolate craving strikes. This isn’t a gourmet bar, but could be a good
grab and go option that doesn’t break the bank.
Rating: 7/10
*Notes:
Purchased at Trader Joe’s
Price range under $2
This is a sturdy little bar that you can slip into your
purse or keep in your desk drawer for a little nip.
Next week we’ll be tasting our first filled bar, this one
with caramel and black salt. See you then!
For now savor: “Seven days without chocolate makes one
weak.” – author unknown
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