CHOCOLATES

Bobbin Gold Twin

Hal — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:10:59 +0000

In Thailand, most chocolate brands you see in supermarkets are American, Japanese or European. Some large Japanese candy companies have their own factories in Thailand producing for the local market.

One of the few Thai chocolate bars we have found is the Bobbin Gold Twin made by Asia Jumbo Industry Co. in Ayutthaya. The package contains two small (20 grams) milk chocolate bars made with cacao solids, palm kernel fat, sugar, milk and artificial flavors. In spite of its golden packaging, the content has no golden quality.

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Type: Chocolate candy bar.
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Artisan du Chocolat: Bali & Congo

Hal — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:33:46 +0000

The London-based company Artisan du Chocolat has a number of exciting products. We have this time tried two of there recent limited edition high-quality chocolate bars containing a minimum of 72 % cacao solids. The Congo chocolate bar is intensely chocolatey with notes of wood and molasses. The Bali bar has notes of sweet bananas and spices.

Both chocolate bars are of high quality reflecting the flavor of their origins. However, the aromas do not match the best dark chocolates from other areas.

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Type: Specialty chocolate bars.
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Nugali Chocolates, Brazil

Hal — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:00:15 +0000

Nugali Chocolates was founded by chocolatière Maitê Lang in 2004. The factory is located in the state of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil. In addition to a series of chocolate bars, Nugali also produces other types of chocolate candies.

One of Nugali’s best known products is the Serra do Conduru, with 80 % cocoa. The chocolate is made from cocoa beans grown exclusively at Fazenda São Pedro, at the foot of the Conduru range in Bahia. This chocolate has a fruity flavor with citrus notes, and it is remarkably sweet in spite of its high cacao content. A very good chocolate bar!

We also tried their milk chocolate with Brazil nuts. The cacao content of this one is 45 %.

Both chocolate bars were made with natural vanilla extracts, cacao solids including cacao butter, lecithin and sugar; no other vegetable fat had been added.

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Type: Specialty chocolate bars.
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Lotte Ghana

Hal — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:33:00 +0000

Lotte Co. Ltd is one of the largest food and shopping groups in Japan and Korea. The main offices are located in Seoul and Tokyo, and they manufactur chocolate, confectionary, ice cream, and soft drinks. The Lotte Groups is also engaged in hotels, chemicals, electronics, publishing, construction and more and consists of more than 60 business units. Read more about Lotte Group in Wikipedia.

Lotte Ghana is a popular Japanese chocolate brand (manufactured in Japan according to the wrapping). As the name describes, the chocolate is made with cocoa from Ghana. The flavor is sweet and delicate, with pure chocolate aromas.

However, the milk chocolate contains palm oil while the dark chocolate contains palm oil, rapeseed oil and artificial aromas; thus, the chocolates cannot be regarded as top quality.

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Type: Chocolate candy bars.
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Cacao Atlanta’s One-year Anniversary

Hal — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:28:19 +0000

Cacao Atlanta celebrates their one-year Anniversary October 12-18, 2009:

Tuesday October 13: Yoga & Chocolate
Achieve complete serenity while marrying the practice of yoga with that of savoring chocolate. After an intense workout with your mind and spirit open, Cacao’s chocolates will never have tasted better.
Cost- $30.00

Wednesday October 14: Chocolate Tasting
Have you ever wondered what is the difference between types and brands of chocolates? Come and explore these differences and put your favorites to the test. Learn to speak the language of chocolate.
Cost- $30.00, Time- 7:00-8:00 pm

Thursday October 15: Whiskey & Chocolate
Relax, unwind, and experience a truly decadent pairing of the finest Scotch Whiskies and Cacao Chocolate. Learn how the richness of our premium bean to bar chocolate can match the classic and complex flavors of even the most exceptional whisky. For mature chocolate audiences only.
Price- $40.00, Time- 6:30-8 pm

Friday October 16: One-Year Anniversary Reception
Come celebrate Cacao’s one- year anniversary with us! Come enjoy a signature cocktail, good music, and of course our signature bean to bar chocolate amongst friends.
Time- 7-9 pm

Saturday & Sunday October 17&18: Customer Appreciation Day
We could our customers as family and would not be where we are today without you! Enjoy 10% off your Cacao purchases and treat yourself to that extra indulgence.

To register for these events:Call: 404.221.9090
Email: cacao@cacaoatlanta.com
Pre-payment is required.