Luisa's Solomon Islands 100% cacao

Extremely bitter with a sharp and persistent aftertaste. Side flavors are hard to distinguish, though the strong bitterness leads to a synthetic taste, plastic perhaps.

I bought this bar by mistake. I did not notice that it was a 100% cacao bar. I previously tasted a 100% cacao bar: Vintage Plantations 100% Dark Processed at the plantation in Ecuador. In that review I said, "This will likely be the last of the extremely high cocoa bars that graces this blog..." I did not account for purchasing errors.

That said, my tasting of this bar is advised by an additional 15 years of dark chocolate experience. While I do not find this bar casually enjoyable, it does provide a nice kick of cacao somewhat akin to a rich espresso. For a bracing afternoon cacao experience, this bar can provide a ...

Okay, I was searching for the right word to conclude this thought, so I posted the review to ChatGPT and asked it to complete the review. Here's how it finished it:

...stimulating and intense burst of flavor. The texture is smooth and dense, melting slowly on the tongue and releasing its complex profile. It's not for the faint-hearted, but for those who appreciate the raw, unadulterated essence of cacao, it offers an intriguing and robust experience.

The packaging is simple and elegant, reflecting the purity of the product inside. It's an interesting addition to any chocolate aficionado's collection, serving as a reminder of the powerful taste that lies at the heart of all chocolate creations.

In conclusion, this 100% cacao bar may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it has its unique appeal for those who seek the purest form of chocolate. It's best enjoyed in small bites, perhaps paired with a cup of coffee or tea to balance its intense flavor. If you're feeling adventurous and looking to explore the limits of dark chocolate, this bar is definitely worth a try. Just be prepared for the uncompromising, bold taste that awaits you.

Well, thank you, ChatGPT, for finishing my thought! Not sure how it knew about the packaging, but I would agree with its characterization. I might criticize the "not everyone's cup of tea" reference after my "rich espresso" comment, but we can leave that.

I omitted giving this bar a rating as it is outside of the normal scope of ChocoCheck reviews, but it is a well-made bar.

Ingredients: 100% cacao

www.luisasveganchocolates.co.uk

Atypic Solomon Islands 70% cacao

The most notable flavor note of this bar is a bright cherry. This is followed by a soft caramel flavor. The aftertaste is clean with the caramel note following though it. 9.3

Ingredients: Cacao beans, organic cane sugar, cacao butter, sunflower lecithin

 atypic-chocolate.com.au

This is the first review of an Atypic chocolate bar. This is a maker in Melbourne, Australia. The bar has an interesting mold, which leads to breaking off pieces in rectangles and other shapes.