Godiva Dark Chocolate 72% Cacao

Simple, non-controversial dark chocolate. No noticeable side flavors. No bitterness. Somewhat on the sweet side for a dark chocolate. Melts very smoothly. 7

Trader's Joe's Chocolate Palette: Ecuador 66

How about that? I found one more bar from TJ's Chocolate Pallette -- Ecuador.

This bar is basic chocolate. Some fruity, sweet flavor, but an undertone of bitterness is present that dominates. 6

E.Guittard Ambanja (Madagascar) Bittersweet 65% cacao

This bar is very milky -- light and sweet tasting, with a milk chocolate color. Some fruity tones on the upper palate, and no bitter or chalky finish. Not bad, though not my cup of tea. 6

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Trader's Joe's Chocolate Palette: São Thomé 70% Cocoa

Very noticeable flavor burst on tasting, citrus and some molasses. The taste fades into the bakground as a chalky taste asserts itself. The finish is untidy as a result. 6

This is the last of the Trader Joe's Chocolate Palette group -- overall a very nice variety of flavors. Unfortunately it appears to be a holiday special, as I haven't seen it carried since December. Perhaps it will make another appearance next winter!

Trader's Joe's Chocolate Palette: Ghana 70% cocoa

The is a lively chocolate -- I can taste the "peppery and spicy" flavors mentioned by the packaging. I'm also getting a fig flavor. Nice mix of tastes. 7

Trader's Joe's Chocolate Palette: Peru 60% cocoa

The other Peruvian chocolate that I've tasted is the Tcho "Fruity" bar. The Trader's Joe Peru bar has a similar fruity taste -- lemon-cherry? No citrus edge, but very flavorful. Slight bitter aftertaste, about what would be expected. 7

Trader's Joe's Chocolate Palette: Dominican Republic 70% cocoa

Slight spicy taste, but it quickly diminishes, leaving a simple chocolate tone. Very minor bitterness, just enough to finish well. 6