milk chocolate · 45% cacao · Nicaragua

Caramel / Black Sea Salt Trader Joe's USA Flavored Earthen

by Caramel / Black Sea Salt Trader Joe's · RAAN, Nicaragua · rated 4.8/5

This chocolate melts like satin on the tongue, unveiling layers of sweet praline and nougat, while a whisper of black sea salt adds an unexpected sparkle. The earthy undertones ground its playfulness, with hints of dragon fruit and papaya dancing lightly, like a tropical breeze carrying the scent of saffron. Its velvety texture lingers, leaving a subtle, dry finish that feels both indulgent and refined.

Tasting profile

OriginRAAN, Nicaragua
Bean varietyCriollo
Cacao45%
Intensity2/10
Acidityvery low
Bitternessnone
Sweetnesshigh
Texturevelvety
Finishdry, long persistence
Roast profilelight
Primary noteswet earth, praline, nougat
Secondary notesdragon fruit, papaya, saffron
Flavor familiesfruity, nutty, earthy
Ingredientscacao beans, sugar, milk powder, cocoa butter
Dietarygluten-free, organic
Allergensmilk, soy lecithin
AwardsAcademy of Chocolate - Silver

Pairings

Beverages: café latte

Food: toasted nuts

Questions

What does Caramel / Black Sea Salt Trader Joe's USA Flavored Earthen taste like?

Complex chocolate from RAAN, Nicaragua with dominant notes of wet earth, praline. Secondary flavors of dragon fruit, papaya emerge as it melts. Dry finish with long persistence.

What drinks pair well with Caramel / Black Sea Salt Trader Joe's USA Flavored Earthen?

Recommended beverage pairings: café latte. Food pairings: toasted nuts.

How intense is Caramel / Black Sea Salt Trader Joe's USA Flavored Earthen?

Intensity 2/10, none bitterness, very low acidity, high sweetness, with a velvety texture and a dry finish of long persistence.

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