Xan Confections, an all-natural and gourmet chocolatier in Irvine, California, has announced expansion of their product line into nine Bristol Farms locations throughout Southern California, and into specialty store Zehnder`s in Michigan. This far, Xan Confections has quickly moved into various West Coast and Midwest markets, with their chocolates available at 39 locations in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Michigan and Nevada.

So why do we care at Go Dairy Free? For one reason, we like our chocolate. For another, Xan Confections offers a satisfying selection of artisan chocolates to the special diet community:

"The company is becoming known for its innovative selection of treats ranging from traditionally decadent to health-consciously indulgent. Its "lifestyle chocolates" include options that are vegan, gluten-free, low-glycemic, diabetic-friendly and low calorie. The 29-calorie Saintly Sins are made of fine chocolate encasing real fruit sweetened with agave nectar. The Jewel Collection vegan caramels offer exquisite taste sensations that include espresso almond, coconut pecan and ancho chili. Xan Confections` treats never sacrifice gourmet taste for their healthful attributes."

Xan Confections is also available at various Whole Foods markets, but if you can't find them in your local area, have no fear. They are also available online from www.XanConfections.com.