I expect chocolate with this high percentage cocoa to really punch one's mouth with bitterness. This bar has a punch, but it's a gentle one. The bitterness starts slowly, doesn't peak highly, and tapers gently. Not much chalkiness either. There is not much side flavor -- there's little room for it in the overall strong chocolate taste. The label talks about "bright fruit and nutty flavors" -- I do not taste any fruit elements, but I can see how one would get nuttiness -- maybe walnut.If you are looking for a chocolate with strength but not one that's over-muscled, this one will do. 6.7
$3.99 Tower Market, SF
www.theochocolate.com
From the label:
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