We
obtained the Dark Chocolate Coconut Caramel bar as a part of a chocolate
shopping frenzy at Trader Joe’s. In light of our recent
tasting of the Black Salt Caramel bar, we’re excited to try another caramel
filled option. Like all chocolate bars from Trader Joe’s, this is another
budget friendly choice.
Tasting No.: 13
Initial Impressions:
The
snap was firmer than the base
bar due to the squares not
being completely filled with caramel. The golden brown caramel quickly
oozed out and was a thin consistency. The chocolate was slightly
less red than our base bar but the most striking feature was the strong toasted
coconut scent.
Flavor Profile:
Initial
– burnt molasses, salt
Middle
– burnt coconut
After
– burnt rose
Texture:
While
we found the coconut flavor to be overwhelming, the coconut shavings made for a
pleasant textural element. The packaging mentioned cacao nibs which could
be adding to the texture experience, but they were difficult to distinguish.
Overall:
For
being the same percentage as the base bar, it was sweet to the point of being
sickly sweet. Between the amount of corn syrup and sugar and the strong
coconut flavor, it was almost too much for us. We finally concluded that this
bar is more of a candy bar than a chocolate bar.
Rating: 3/10
*Notes:
Purchased
at Trader Joe’s
Price
range under $3
This
bar isn’t going to satisfy your chocolate craving, dark chocolate lovers should
look elsewhere. It is an adventurous combination to taste if you’re
looking for a sugar fix but if it's coconut you're after we
highly recommend the Bovetti bar from Chapter 6.
Next
week we'll be tucking into another Guittard bar, see you then!
For now savor: “The Duchess set about
studying Annette and shortly found her adversary's tragic flaw.
Chocolate.” William Goldman – The
Princess Bride
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