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Trader's Joe dark chocolate?

soonersis — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 05:01:40 GMT

Just read my current Consumer's Report which rated dark and milk chocolate. I only eat dark and the Trader Joe's (listed as 72% which is good) has the highest rating beating out Godiva and other well-known brands. It was also one of the least expensive per serving. I've never been to a Trader Joe's but could go as there is one in my area. I'm wondering if any of you are fans of their dark chocolate and is it worth a trip there for it (wouldn't go just for that as there are other things there I've heard about and would like to try!)

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contented — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 05:17:47 GMT

I have been buying the TJ's Organic 73% Dark Chocolate for well over a year. The last I went to stock up, they didn't have the smaller bars in stock anymore. They had a lot of other varieties with other ingredients added in. I prefer the ones that are just organic dark. They are delicious. I didn't have time to find out if it is coming back in again. I hope they haven't discontinued it completely or for the warmer months.

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kahootz — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 05:40:46 GMT

I LOVE their dark chocolate! I always pick up their 73% Belgium dark chocolate covered almonds. Yummy!!!

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Shelbelle — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 13:52:18 GMT

Yes, we buy a huge block of their packaged dark chocolate. My DH cuts it up in 1 inch squares, and we limit ourselves to one or 2 daily. Very heavy and difficult to cut, but he can do it, I cant.

Also hard to bite into, best to just let it melt in your mouth. Once you get yourself into the store, it will become a habit you wont be able to break. TJ's is addictive!!!

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Jannyg — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 14:04:58 GMT

In November they put out their dark chocolate sea salt caramels. They are insanely wonderful.

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KimberlyD — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 14:10:41 GMT

On 3/27/2014 kahootz said:
I LOVE their dark chocolate! I always pick up their 73% Belgium dark chocolate covered almonds. Yummy!!!

Just got back from Trader Joe's and also bought the almonds. They are so good!

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jp4 — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 14:15:13 GMT

I have made a special trip to my TJ's to get the dark chocolate bars with nuts , they come in a three pack. I eat a few squares every evening or so, they are delicious. Buying them in the multi-paks keeps them fresher if you are only eating a little at a time.

I would say to buy several packages to keep on hand! I have made the special trip in the past and they were sold out!

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SharkE — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 14:16:28 GMT

Can't eat dark chocolate gives me diarrhea.

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jackthebear — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 14:19:45 GMT

I love their chocolate and they seem to be stocking more dark! and replacing the milk with dark.

I only like milk chocolate.

You should take the trip their products are great.

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Krimpette — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 14:29:05 GMT

On 3/28/2014 Shelbelle said:
Yes, we buy a huge block of their packaged dark chocolate. My DH cuts it up in 1 inch squares, and we limit ourselves to one or 2 daily. Very heavy and difficult to cut, but he can do it, I cant.

Also hard to bite into, best to just let it melt in your mouth. Once you get yourself into the store, it will become a habit you wont be able to break. TJ's is addictive!!!

Is that the 72% Pound Plus Belgium Chocolate bar (TJ's)? It's sooooo good! I know what you mean about being difficult to cut. I just finished cutting up a bar and still have the ridges in the palms of my hands to prove it! But it's worth it! Great dark chocolate!

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evelyner — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 14:40:05 GMT

I buy the dark chocolate 73% and my favorite dark chocolate truffle.

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Vamp — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 14:43:30 GMT

I get it once in a great while. I try not to buy too much chocolate because I could easily eat it all in one sitting! It's not quite so healthy that way, lol.

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Shelbelle — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 16:10:04 GMT

On 3/28/2014 Krimpette said:
On 3/28/2014 Shelbelle said:
Yes, we buy a huge block of their packaged dark chocolate. My DH cuts it up in 1 inch squares, and we limit ourselves to one or 2 daily. Very heavy and difficult to cut, but he can do it, I cant.

Also hard to bite into, best to just let it melt in your mouth. Once you get yourself into the store, it will become a habit you wont be able to break. TJ's is addictive!!!

Is that the 72% Pound Plus Belgium Chocolate bar (TJ's)? It's sooooo good! I know what you mean about being difficult to cut. I just finished cutting up a bar and still have the ridges in the palms of my hands to prove it! But it's worth it! Great dark chocolate!

Yep, that is the one, happy eating!!!

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little miss sunshine — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 17:35:34 GMT

I'm not a "chocolate lover" but my DH is. He bought a big bar of the dark chocolate weeks ago and is chipping away at it. Yesterday, I went to make my fabulous chocolate chip cookies and, after mixing everything, I went to get my chocolate morsels that I use for my cookies and, holy cow, I didn't even have a 1/2 cup! I use 1 whole cup in my batter. Not to let my efforts go by the wayside, I saw his TJ chocolate bar and decided to cut up chunks to make 1 full cup for my recipe. OMG, these are the best cookies ever! I think I'll be buying more TJ's dark chocolate bars.

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pixiedust — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 17:49:51 GMT

I love TJs dark chocolate - I don't buy a lot of it either because it definitely gets eaten way quicker than it should!

Enjoy it if you make the trip over there.

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Nickname1 — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 17:55:32 GMT

Aldi's has good dk. chocolate. Made in Germany.

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glmama — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 19:38:31 GMT

I love their chocolate-milk & dark. I try NOT to have it in my house.:/

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ennui1 — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 19:49:04 GMT

On 3/28/2014 Sharke said:
Can't eat dark chocolate gives me diarrhea.

Thanks for sharing.

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jaburg — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 23:26:04 GMT

Thanks for posting, I don't usually buy TJ's brand but the Valrhona chocolate they sell. I can't believe there is much that is better than that. I'll have to try it next time.

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soonersis — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 00:04:50 GMT

On 3/28/2014 shoppergrl said:
In November they put out their dark chocolate sea salt caramels. They are insanely wonderful.

Thanks for all of your responses. My sister-in-law gave me some of their dark chocolate sea salt caramels for Christmas and they were the most delicious candy I've ever eaten.

Sounds like I may have to make a trip there for their dark chocolate!