Zimt Chocolate Bars: Artisan, Organic and Refined Sugar Free

I first stumbled across Zimt Chocolate Bars at the Fancy Food Show in San Francisco. The energetic owner was eager for us to sample her high-quality product, and it turns out she had reason to be zealous.

Fast forward two years, when I finally obtained two full-size Zimt Chocolate Bars to trial and review (instead of trade show-sized bites!). I had forgotten about the amazing quality of these bars.

Tasting Notes for Zimt Chocolate Bars

Not only are they organic, made with raw ethically-sourced ingredients, and vegan. But Zimt Chocolate Bars are also sweetened purely with coconut sugar.

70% Chocolate

This variety is made only with organic cacao nibs, coconut sugar, and cacao butter – yes, no soy lecithin either! And unlike other brands boasting unrefined sweeteners, Zimt Chocolate Bars are extremely smooth. The 70% had a rich and alluring flavor with coffee-like depth and mellow sweetness that seemed to be void of bitterness. I’d liken it to a “grown-up” chocolate without the harsh bite that is common with many pure chocolate brands.

Sweet Orange Nib’d

This flavor is made with the same 70% cacao base, but it’s enhanced with a warm, orange essence that has hints of zest and a bold cacao nib crunch. There is a lot of good interest going on in this bar.

Salt of the Earth

Leah trialed this flavor:

This flavor is so hard to resist. The salt with the lightly sweet chocolate is so perfectly balanced. It’s rich and smooth like the other bars, but the slight crunch of the sea salt wins me over. It’s such a perfect sweet square for after a meal.

Maple Smoked Salt + Rosemary

Our Canadian taste tester, Leah has had a chance to trial this version as well:

The Salt of the Earth has always been my favourite bar. Until I bit into a square of this Maple Smoked Salt + Rosemary chocolate bar. This flavor is absolutely irresistible. It’s nearly impossible for me to leave a store that sells it without one or two in hand. The flavor combo is so unique and unlike anything else I’ve tasted. The crisp smoked salt with the smooth dark chocolate and the hint of floral rosemary – it’s a game changer!

The Facts on Zimt Chocolate Bars

Availability: Zimt Chocolate Bars are sold in stores in Canada, but U.S. and Canadian customers can also buy them direct from the company’s website (below). However, they don’t ship to the U.S. in the warm summer months.

Certifications: Zimt Chocolate Bars are Certified Organic and Certified Vegan.

Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Zimt Chocolate Bars are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan / plant-based, vegetarian, and paleo. According to their packaging, they do have many allergens present in their facility, but the facility is free of peanuts and sesame. Nonetheless, always read the ingredient statement and check with the company on their manufacturing processes for all varieties if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. Processes and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company / product.

For More Product Information: Visit the Zimt Chocolates website at www.zimtchocolates.com.