Monday, July 11, 2016

Chapter Eleven: Trader Joe's Cacao Dark

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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