Does it exist? Yes! Here are three different dark chocolate bars (that are organic) to try:
Pro: NibMor Organic Dark Chocolate with Almonds, 72% Cacao isn't your momma's chocolate! With just 6 ingredients, this chocolate bar packs quite a punch in the dark chocolate department. It has a slight bitterness of dark chocolate as well as sweetness that makes it a very good match with the chopped almonds. Of the three bars, this chocolate has the least amount of carbs/sugar (15g/8g) for half the bar -- that being said, don't eat half the bar. Two pieces of the chocolate bar is satisfying enough.
Con: Although I think this chocolate is great, I think people who are learning to try dark chocolate may not like it because it's not as sweet as say Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate. In addition, of the three, this chocolate bar was more expensive at $3.99 for only 2.2 oz.
Endangered Species 72% Cocoa Dark Chocolate With Sea Salt & Almonds
$2.99 for 3 oz
carbs/sugar (20g/11g)
6 ingredients
Pro: This chocolate is probably my favorite of the three. I have a tendency to love the salty and sweet chocolate flavors that come together with chocolate bars like this. It's not bitter and it's not overly sweet and I think that is because the sea salt cuts out any bitterness it may have had. This bar is reasonably priced and in the cheapest in comparison to the other bars.
Con: Of the three, the carb/sugar content is right in the middle. So it would be nice if they could lower the sugar just a little bit, especially since they have sea salt in it to balance out the sweetness.
Alter Eco Dark Almond Organic Chocolate
$3.79 for 2.82 oz
carbs/sugar (19g/14g)
5 ingredients
Pro: Of the previous chocolates, this one is by far the smoothest because it has a lower percentage of cocoa than the others. This chocolate also only has 5 ingredients, keeping it true to the natural chocolate taste. After eating just 2 pieces, I was extremely satisfied.
Con: Although this bar is by far the best tasting, it has the most carb/sugar content of the three. The bar is also still on the expensive side, but I guess that is what you pay for quality.
Overall: of the three, Endangered Species 72% Cocoa Dark Chocolate With Sea Salt & Almonds
wins this round. The sweetness mixed with the sea salt just gives it more flavor. The only problem is it is high in calories. Second best is NibMor Organic Dark Chocolate with Almonds, 72% Cacao and it also wins in the carb/sugar category.
Tip: The higher the percentage of cocoa, the more bitter the dark chocolate is supposed to be. Many manufacturers add a ton of sugar to make the chocolate more palatable to the general public but this doesn't mean it's necessarily healthier. So picking the right dark chocolate with the least amount of sugar is important.
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