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Having tried one bar with added flavorings already, this time I tried their Conacado Bar, named for the farmer-owned cooperative in the Dominican Republic that produces the cacao. For a 73% bar, it was surprisingly creamy, with some slightly woody notes and hints of toasted nuts.
I'm told that Dagoba also produces a bar with rosemary, although I've yet to find a store near me that carries it.
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8-19-2005 @4:31PM cybele said... I found Dagoba at Whole Foods, but I've only tried the Chai bar (which I liked quite a bit). I'm really looking forward to finding the Xocolatl bar (http://www.dagobachocolate.com/retailproducts.html).
I'd really like to try the lavender too, especially since it's combined with dark chocolate. I've tried the New Tree bar called Tranquility (http://www.newtreeusa.com/BC_M1.htm) which was nice but a little too sticky/sweet.
I'm glad to hear that the Conacado bar is smooth, I often find the high cocoa content bars a little too chalky for my pleasure. I'll keep my eye out for it, I guess I'll have to look at some other places besides Whole Foods.
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8-20-2005 @4:21PM Nick said... I almost got the bar with the chiles in it. Next time I guess.
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