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Organic Rococo Bee Dark Chocolate Bar

JudithLewis — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 09:30:59 +0000

This 65% dark chocolate bar from Rococo tastes nice and balanced but with a bitter darker edge. There is a hint of something almost floral under the flavour of the chocolate but it was a very delicate flavour.

The chocolate bar with its bee pattern was also fun and as it was thin, it was quick to melt in the mouth. I think this bar is likely for someone trying it out. It is small and a taster bar but you might end up wanting more.

Cinnamon chocolate wafers from Prestat

Judith Lewis — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:29:12 +0000

There is too little cinnamon used in cooking and even less in chocolate so it was with a particular amount of delight that I opened the box of Prestat organic chocolate cinnamon wafers.

Prestat has the most amazing packaging and when you consider the box arrived without any damage, it is a testament to their thoughtful design. The burnt orange colour offset with the gold makes this a beautiful box.

Inside is a row of chocolate wafers all lovely and ready to be tasted which I did most eagerly.

One thing I’d like to point out here is the ingredients list of this organic milk chocolate and cinnamon wafer I have in my mouth as I write this (I couldn’t stop eating them): organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter, organic full cream milk powder, organic cocoa mass, organic cinnamon, emulsifier, soya lecithin, natural vanilla.

It is so wonderful to get such a lovely organic chocolate. The flavour of the milk powder does overwhelm the blended taste somewhat which disappointed me a bit. The sweetness of the sugar overbalances the blend and leaves a sweet aftertaste. I’m not sure if it was to counterbalance the cinnamon or chocolate but it was a bit too much.

I love cinnamon and for that reason I’ve been enjoying this chocolate but I have to admit that I have some reservations. I’ve given this a “great” rating but not “top notch” as I feel the after taste and slightly strange flavour the chocolate is a bit of a drawback.

ChocoHolly Organic Rich Milk Chocolate Bar

Judith Lewis — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:00:19 +0000

At 46% cocoa, I would expect Chocoholly’s chocolate bar to have a strong chocolate flavour. Worryingly, however, the first listed ingredient is cane sugar. So instead of putting the possibly sugary chocolate into my mouth, I did a bit of research on Holly whose beautiful artwork decorates the boxes within which the chocolate bar is hidden.

Holly is a contemporary artist who has a passion for chocolate and was so inspired by the film Chocolat that she went on a quest. The end of her quest is some of the most interesting sounding chocolates I have come across. The passion for organic is strong too and so I was hoping for something good.

And so I braved it. The immediate sweetness coated my mouth and then and chocolate started to fight its way through.

The chocoholly milk chocolate 46% cocoa bar (part eaten)

Smooth and slightly fatty, there is a hint of graininess which is not unpleasant. The chocolate comes through as a smooth, gentle flavour, typical of milk chocolates. A stronger hint of earthiness than I’m used to comes through in the chocolate but it is hidden by the creaminess and sugary flavour.

It’s a good milk chocolate and a good change from Cadbury’s. I especially like the resealable plastic sleeve the chocolate is in which means you can enjoy a little and seal the rest for later. The stronger chocolate flavour means you feel satisfied for longer.

A good way to support a small chocolate maker who is making a difference in the chocolate world with organic offerings.