Limited Release, Date Me

Limited release alternative-sugar dark chocolate bar sweetened with organic Deglet Noor date sugar and made with single origin Esmeraldas cacao from Ecuador. No conventional cane sugar. Date sugar uses the whole fruit, dried and ground to a powder, so it carries more fiber, vitamins and minerals than refined sugar.

At a glance

• Style: Alternative-sugar dark chocolate bar, limited release
• Bean origin: Single origin Esmeraldas, Ecuador (Salazar family farm, Nacional hybrid)
• Sweetener: Organic Deglet Noor date sugar (whole fruit dried and ground)
• Dietary: No conventional cane sugar, fruit sweetened
• Cocoa butter: Freshly pressed from the same Esmeraldas beans
• Process: Beans fermented and dried on the Salazar farm with full traceability
• Vendor: Goodnow Farms Chocolate (Sudbury, MA)

Best for

• Lower-sugar and refined-sugar-free chocolate seekers
• Date and dried fruit lovers
• Valentines Day and anniversary gifting
• Wellness-minded gift recipients
• Limited-edition chocolate collectors
• After-dinner sweets and cheese boards

Pairings

Pour a glass of tawny port, PX sherry or a dark rum to echo the honeyed date sweetness. The bar also pairs with Medjool dates stuffed with almond, aged Manchego or a strong espresso.

Flavor profile

Rich, smooth and slightly sweet, with notes of honey, nuts, dark fruit and cocoa. The Deglet Noor date sugar brings a balanced, robust caramel-nutty character that matches the fruity Esmeraldas cacao.

About Goodnow Farms Chocolate

Goodnow Farms is a Sudbury, Massachusetts bean-to-bar maker that direct-sources Nacional hybrid cacao from the Salazar family in Same, Ecuador. The Salazars handpicked their cacao varietals and built on-farm fermentation and drying facilities, giving Goodnow tight control of harvest and post-harvest steps.