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WHY CHOOSE HIGH COCOA CHOCOLATE? |
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High cocoa dark chocolate is extremely popular, so why is that? When sugar is such a daily craving for many of us its hard to imagine that enjoying chocolate with little or no sugar can be so popular! |
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Well, for many of us the choice for reduced sugars in your diet is of high importance and for many different reasons. Did you know as we age our palette detects fewer bitter notes, with fewer tastebuds (papillae), so what was once too bitter becomes much less so.
Also, as we mature and adjust our diet to a more healthier level, with reduced fats and sugars, we progressively become more accustomed to bitterness over time. Of course some of us have to be aware of certain food restrictions too, with sugar being one of those and again, limiting what you can eat and so retraining your palate to enjoy more bitter flavours. And some of us simply just prefer bitterness and astringency over high sugar packed foods.
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A HEATHIER WAY TO ENJOY CHOCOLATE!
ITS ALL ABOUT THE COCOA BEAN
Many studies have shown that high cocoa dark chocolate has health benefits, of course within moderation. This is due to the higher percentage of cocoa beans contained within that bar versus sugar. There's an impressive level of antioxidants in dark chocolate, more so than in some types of fruit! Flavanols, which are antioxidants are linked to a lower risk of heart disease. In theory, dark chocolate will contain higher flavanol content. Also high cocoa dark chocolate contains minerals like magnesium, iron and zinc. And finally, as it's rich in polyphenols, it may also promote good bacteria in the gut.
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OK, SO HOW BITTER CAN I GO?
We have many dark chocolate bars with 100% cocoa content. Yes, zero sugar! They are certainly not for the faint hearted and if you don't already know you have a distinct love for bitterness you probably wouldn't enjoy them. They are however, extremely popular for the reasons above. If you want to enjoy the benefits of high cocoa dark chocolate but aren't sure where to start, we would suggest starting at 70% which we feel is the turning point at which chocolate begins to taste slightly bitter for most people. And 85% is the point we rate them as high cocoa on the website with a pronounced bitter flavour profile.
If you already enjoy a high cocoa dark chocolate from the supermarket, such as Green & Black, you will most likely find you can go even higher with one of the chocolate makers within our collection before experiencing a bitter flavour profile. This is due to the quality of cocoa bean and manufacturing processes. Many high cocoa dark chocolate bars using single origin or indeed single estate cocoa can be surprisingly fruity!
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70-80% DARK CHOCOLATE BARS |
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Cluizel, Los Ancones, 73% dark chocolate
This single estate 73% dark chocolate bar is made with an exquisite blend of Trinitario cocoa, from the Los Ancones plantation, on the island of Santo Domingo in the Caribbean. A deliciously complex assortment of fresh fruit flavours including apricot, raisins and even green olive. The Los Ancones chocolate bar is one of seven, single estate dark chocolate bars created by Cluizel. 70g £5.95
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Valrhona, Guanaja, 70% Dark Chocolate Bar
This 70% dark chocolate bar is created from a blend of Trinitario and Criollo cocoa beans from the island of Guanaja in the Caribbean. This provides a powerful flavoured, single origin chocolate with reduced acidic taste. The Valrhona Guanaja chocolate bar is a noticeably lingering chocolate with intensity and great depth of flavour. 70g £5.15
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Bonnat, Madagascar, 100% Criollo, 75% dark chocolate bar
Created exclusively from 100% Criollo from the island of Madagascar, the highly coveted and extremely rare cocoa variety. This fine dark chocolate bar from Bonnat provides a unique and full fruit tasting flavour profile, as one would expect from this highly respected varietal and origin. 100g £9.55
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80-90% DARK CHOCOLATE BARS |
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Zotter, Labooko Belize Toledo, 82% dark chocolate bar
An award winning dark chocolate with 82% cocoa content from the Toledo cacao growers from Belize on the East coast of central America. Experience the taste of the Mayan culture with this bittersweet dark chocolate bar with pleasing acidity. A flavour profile that's mildy spicy with notes of nutty praline, caramel, plums and sour cherries. 70g £4.45
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Valrhona Abinao 85% dark chocolate
A high cocoa, bitter dark chocolate bar from Valrhona with powerful lingering intensity. The Abinao chocolate bar is created from a blend of Forastero cocoa beans from Africa. 70g £4.95
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Marou, Tien Giang, 80% dark chocolate bar
This dark chocolate from Marou is high in spice, tobacco and nutty flavours and showcases Marou’s dedication to exceptional design as recognised by London’s Wallpaper magazine. This dark chocolate bar is created from fine flavour, Trinitario cocoa from Vietnam. 80g £7.35
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90-100% DARK CHOCOLATE BARS |
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Amedei, Acero 95% dark chocolate bar
A high cocoa dark chocolate bar with rare sweetness. A bold sweet flavour profile substituting cane sugar with the sap extracted from the Canadian maple plant. A bitter cocoa start which softens as the maple becomes evident. Notes of liquorice, spices and wild citrus. For lovers of high cocoa bitter flavours. 50g £10.25
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Toscano Black, 90% dark chocolate bar
A high cocoa dark chocolate bar created from a blend of fine flavour Trinitario and Criollo cocoa. A particularly creamy texture and bittersweet flavour profile with that renowned signature taste from Amedei. 50g £5.65
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Zotter, Labooko Bolivia, 90% dark chocolate bar
An intense, bitter dark chocolate bar created solely from Bolivian cocoa grown by the El Ceibo cooperative. Containing less than 10% sugar, this vegan dark chocolate bar holds notes of treacle and roasted coffee. 65g £4.45
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Pralus - Le 100%, dark chocolate bar
This single origin, dark chocolate bar uses only organic, fine flavour, Criollo cocoa from Madagascar. A very creamy texture. 100g £7.75
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Willie's, Pure Gold, 100% dark chocolate bar
Created from fine flavour Trinitario cocoa from Sur Del Lago in Venezuela. This intensely bitter dark chocolate offers nutty notes with an incredibly smooth texture due to extra conching of the cocoa bean at Willie's. 40g £2.69
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Valrhona Araguani, 100% dark chocolate bar
Pure 100% single origin cocoa from Venezuela with no added sugar. This is a high end bitter dark chocolate for the strict, high cocoa dark chocolate lover. Vanilla and woody notes. 70g £5.75
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100% DARK CHOCOLATE BARS (WITH ADDED FRUITS) |
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Willie's, Raisin & Hazelnut, 100% dark chocolate bar
Suited to lovers of high cocoa chocolate with zero or minimal sugar. An intensely bitter 100% cocoa dark chocolate with no added sugar. Created using single origin, Rio Maranon cocoa from Peru. Subtly flavoured with raisin and hazelnut with minimal sweetness. A healthier alternative. 50g £3.45
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Willie's, Orange & Almond, 100% dark chocolate bar
Suited to lovers of high cocoa chocolate with zero or minimal sugar. An intensely bitter 100% cocoa dark chocolate with no added sugar. Created using single origin, Rio Maranon cocoa from Peru. Subtly flavoured with orange and almond with minimal sweetness as a healthier alternative. 50g £3.45
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Willie's, Pistachio & Date, 100% dark chocolate bar
An intensely bitter 100% cocoa dark chocolate with no added sugar. Created using single origin, Rio Maranon cocoa from Peru. Subtly flavoured with pistachio and date with minimal sweetness as a healthier alternative. Suited to lovers of high cocoa chocolate with zero or minimal sugar. 50g £3.45
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THE HIGH COCOA, DARK CHOCOLATE GANACHE BOX |
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A very special box of dark chocolate ganaches with 72%, 85% and 99% cocoa content. Given the high quality of cocoa and sweeter crisp shell, these melt in the mouth dark chocolate ganaches are surprisingly not at all bitter or astringent.
These fine chocolates are for lovers of superior quality dark chocolate and a ganache/truffle centre. Rich, indulgent, smooth and packed full of flavour - each chocolate ganache is like a small chocolate dessert.
A true, fine chocolate experience, without excessive sugars, flavourings or vegetable oils and using only Bourbon vanilla and cane sugar. Outstanding length of taste
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HIGH COCOA DARK CHOCOLATE COUVERTURE
For making, baking and decorating. Remember you can always add sugar to taste..
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Chocolat Madagascar, Organic 100% dark chocolate couverture 1kg
100% cocoa content, single origin, bitter dark chocolate couverture. This organic chocolate couverture contains no added sugar. Created for wide use in the making of chocolate, cakes and desserts. Created from organic cocoa grown in the Sambirano valley in Madagascar. 1000g £29.95
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Willies chocolate - Madagascan Black Sambirano Superior 100% cocoa
A block of 100% pure cocoa created by Willies chocolate for use with cooking and desserts. Created from a mix of Trinitario, Forestero & Criollo cocoa beans from the world renowned Millot plantation in Madagascar. A wonderful flavour bursting with juicy summer fruits. 180g £7.25
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Valrhona - Komuntu, 80% dark chocolate chips
A higher, 80% cocoa dark chocolate with a strong, bittersweet and woody aroma with underlying notes of roasted cocoa nibs. Created from a blend of cocoas and described by Valrhona as 'the ultimate in responsibly made chocolates'. 250g £11.95
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