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Review of Sugar-Free Chocolate
Products By John M. Sedlak, Ph.D. |
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Products were well-packaged in either a brown paper (internally silvered) or in a conventional box with cello-coating. For the bags, there was a notch cut near the end which tore easily. Scissors were needed, however, to trim the bag slightly to permit opening the plastic bag seal. This was a minor inconvenience. Just be careful opening the bag to avoid damaging the reseal feature. Product labels were attractive and contained
all of the usual nutritional data. The Vermont Country Store
prominently features potential allergy information. As with all
foods, consumers must check nutritional facts to determine
quantities which may be included in a particular diet. These
sugar-free products are sweetened by Maltitol or Maltitol/Sorbitol. Sugar-Free Vanilla Butter Creams On opening the bag the reviewers found
approximately 30 uniform pieces with no manufacturing imperfections.
The aroma was the essence of rich, dark chocolate—a very effective
invitation to
In summary, this treat is made from quality
ingredients with an excellent taste and will greatly appeal to
lovers of a traditional butter cream, but without the sugar. Sugar-Free Chocolate-Covered Vanilla Caramel
Sugar-Free Cashew Clusters Initially a delicious aroma of milk chocolate
dominated the senses. These pieces are absolutely loaded with chunks of tasty cashew. The
cluster is definitely a high quality milk chocolate treat for
Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate-Covered Almond Bark The almond bark came in thick 2 inch x 2 inch
squares in a loose arrangement in a sealed box. On opening, there
was an immediate prominent dark chocolate
aroma. I had to sample right away. The
If you like dark chocolate and almonds you don’t want to miss this product. Hard to say it’s sugar-free.
Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate-Covered Coconut Clusters On opening the box, the reviewer immediately
sensed an aroma of dark chocolate overlaid with coconut, a great
start to an enjoyable tasting session. These clusters are just full
of finely shredded
The wide range of products from The Vermont Country Store permitted a comparison with Milk Chocolate Sugar-Free Coconut Clusters. Both clusters have similar nutritional information and are sweetened with Maltitol. The milk chocolate cluster also has a splendid taste, although somewhat sweeter than the dark chocolate. Both products are made with quality ingredients, have an attractive appearance, and appeal to the senses.
Editor’s note: Unfortunately, I was not part of the tasting team, but John did share several of the products with me. I usually do not care for sugar-free products. However, these are an exception. They showcase the chocolate without the slight chemical or flat aftertaste that I often detect in products with non-sugar sweeteners. Delicious without qualification from a critical chocolate lover! PDS |
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sample a piece, which is precisely what happened. The
first piece activated the taste buds which then “demanded” an
additional sample. The tasting team complied readily. The chocolate
flavor blended well with the butter-cream solid center. and felt
very smooth in the mouth. The second piece even tasted sweeter than
the first.
The attractively formed caramel piece has an
enticing dark chocolate aroma. The center is a very smooth caramel composition with a
vanilla undertone. The caramel consistency is just right because it
does not pull at the teeth when taking a bite. The combination of
chocolate, vanilla, and “bite” promises a delicious treat.
coconut. Every bite has plenty of coconut which
imparts a satisfying chewiness. Once the dark chocolate melts away,
a coconut flavor remains.