I have a confession, I’m addicted to World Market. I can’t resist a trip to this eclectic food-lover’s paradise whenever a coupon appears in my inbox – which is all too often! On our most recent venture, we discovered Chocolat Stella.
Chocolat Stella offers a range of interesting dark chocolate bars that are all certified organic, fair trade, and dairy-free by ingredients. The severely milk allergic should take note that they do make milk and white chocolate bars, too, that contain dairy.
Tasting Notes for Chocolat Stella
I held myself back and picked just one bar for smapling, and the obvious choice was the Coconut Nectar bar. Though it’s labeled as 62% cacao, I could tell from the ingredients that this variety would have a milky finish.
Indeed, with coconut sugar as the first ingredient, this Chocolat Stella bar had those signature deep, caramel-like flavor nuances. Combined with cacao powder, dairy-free coconut milk powder, coconut butter, cocoa butter and vanilla (no soy lecithin), the consistency was very smooth, a touch softer than your average dark chocolate bar, and somewhat creamy. It wasn’t a milk chocolate bar, nor a pure dark chocolate, but definitely a mellow chocolaty delight worth savoring.
Chocolat Stella is a Swiss chocolate, and from what I can tell, it is pretty readily available in Europe. In North America, I’d look for it in specialty importers like World Market. They may also ship internationally from their website.
The Facts on Chocolat Stella
Certifications: Chocolat Stella Organic Dark Chocolate Bars are Certified Organic and Certified Fair Trade.
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Chocolat Stella Organic Dark Chocolate Bars appear to be dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian (I was unable to verify ingredients for all online).*
For More Product Information: Visit the Chocolat Stella website at www.swisschocolate.ch.
*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy.
Soft, deep and pure
Soft, deep and pure were the words that immediately came to mind when sampling their “milkier” coconut dark chocolate bar. Fans of coconut sugar will adore the rich caramel notes and may even be a little surprised by the very smooth, slightly soft finish. We’ve yet to sample the “true” dark varieties, which we imagine will be more akin in taste and consistency to traditional dark chocolate bars, but with unique flavors, like Baobab and Pomegranate.
5 Comments
The product is good but I would like to know what is the origin of the cacao. Thanks.
You’d need to contact the company directly with that question Bernard. I’m not affiliated with them.
I love this bar! Picked one up in Switzerland last summer but should have picked up 50 o.O!
I miss World Market so much!!
I bet, it’s the best!