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		<title>Turrón Supercoco</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:26:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rachel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now here is another review of a Colombian candy.  This one is called Turrón Supercoco.  The packaging has a green and yellow design with a picture of a coconut on the front. According to the bag, the candy contains 100% natural pieces of coconut.  Although I am not a huge fan of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.iheartcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/turron-supercoco-1.jpg" rel="lightbox[1206]"><img src="http://www.iheartcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/turron-supercoco-1-250x167.jpg" alt="" title="turron supercoco 1" width="250" height="167" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1215" /></a>Now here is another review of a Colombian candy.  This one is called Turrón Supercoco.  The packaging has a green and yellow design with a picture of a coconut on the front. According to the bag, the candy contains 100% natural pieces of coconut.  Although I am not a huge fan of coconut flavored anything, I am all about using natural ingredients.  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.iheartcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/turron-supercoco-2.jpg" rel="lightbox[1206]"><img src="http://www.iheartcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/turron-supercoco-2-250x167.jpg" alt="" title="turron supercoco 2" width="250" height="167" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1216" /></a>Inside the bag, there are 50 rectangular candy pieces, or as the bag describes them, &#8220;Turrones.&#8221; I unwrapped my first piece and immediately smelled the coconut.  I popped it in my mouth and could taste somewhat of a sweet, sugary, caramel like flavor.  The coconut flavor was also present, but became more obvious after sucking on the candy for awhile.  Surprisingly, I actually thought the flavor was pretty good.  However, the texture could use a little work.  It starts off as this solid rectangular candy, but after sucking on it, the coconut pieces start to appear and the texture goes from a smooth surface to a rough one.  The coconut pieces are similar to hardened grated coconut pieces and while they may be good on dessert, they are not as appealing in these Turrones.  I especially did not like being left with coconut pieces in the back of my throat.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.iheartcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/turron-supercoco-3.jpg" rel="lightbox[1206]"><img src="http://www.iheartcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/turron-supercoco-3-250x167.jpg" alt="" title="turron supercoco 3" width="250" height="167" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1217" /></a>Overall, I would have to say these Turrón Supercoco candies are all right.  The flavor is fine, but the texture could be better.  Rather than sucking on the candy, I found that chewing on the candy worked out better for me.  Do note that the texture does not necessarily make these candies soft chews, it will take some effort to get into it.  For me, chewing on the candy disguised the hardened coconut pieces, so I was left to merely enjoy the taste of the sugary, coconut flavor.</p>
<p><strong>Rating:</strong> 3 out of 5 stars</p>


<p>Similar candies you might enjoy:<ul><li><a href='http://www.iheartcandies.com/2009/10/darrell-leas-dark-chocolate-coated-strawberry-liquorice/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Darrell Lea&#8217;s Dark Chocolate Coated Strawberry Liquorice'>Darrell Lea&#8217;s Dark Chocolate Coated Strawberry Liquorice</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.iheartcandies.com/2009/12/baskin-robbins-soft-candy-very-berry-strawberry-and-mint-chocolate-chip/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Baskin-Robbins Soft Candy: Very Berry Strawberry and Mint Chocolate Chip'>Baskin-Robbins Soft Candy: Very Berry Strawberry and Mint Chocolate Chip</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.iheartcandies.com/2010/01/balis-best-tea-candy-classic-iced-tea-citrus-green-tea-and-green-tea-latte/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Bali&#8217;s Best Tea Candy &#8211; Classic Iced Tea, Citrus Green Tea, and Green Tea Latte'>Bali&#8217;s Best Tea Candy &#8211; Classic Iced Tea, Citrus Green Tea, and Green Tea Latte</a></li>
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		<title>Bali&#8217;s Best Tea Candy &#8211; Classic Iced Tea, Citrus Green Tea, and Green Tea Latte</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:40:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rachel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have seen a lot of coffee candy in the past, but rarely have I seen tea candy.  At my local Asian grocery store, I found Bali’s Best Tea Candy and was immediately intrigued.  There are three flavors – Classic Iced Tea, Citrus Green Tea and Green Tea Latte.  They are all [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.iheartcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/balis-best-tea-candy.jpg" rel="lightbox[1100]"><img src="http://www.iheartcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/balis-best-tea-candy-250x167.jpg" alt="" title="balis best tea candy" width="250" height="167" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1110" /></a>I have seen a lot of coffee candy in the past, but rarely have I seen tea candy.  At my local Asian grocery store, I found <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&#038;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref_%3Dnb%255Fsb%255Fnoss%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3Dbali%2527s%2520best%2520tea%2520candy%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Daps&#038;tag=iheartcandies-20&#038;linkCode=ur2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957">Bali’s Best Tea Candy</a> and was immediately intrigued.  There are three flavors – <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&#038;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref_%3Dnb%255Fsb%255Fnoss%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3Dbali%2527s%2520best%2520tea%2520candy%2520classic%2520iced%2520tea%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Daps&#038;tag=iheartcandies-20&#038;linkCode=ur2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957">Classic Iced Tea</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&#038;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref_%3Dnb%255Fsb%255Fnoss%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3Dbali%2527s%2520best%2520tea%2520candy%2520citrus%2520green%2520tea%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Daps&#038;tag=iheartcandies-20&#038;linkCode=ur2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957">Citrus Green Tea</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&#038;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref_%3Dnb%255Fsb%255Fnoss%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3Dbali%2527s%2520best%2520tea%2520candy%2520green%2520tea%2520latte%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Daps&#038;tag=iheartcandies-20&#038;linkCode=ur2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957">Green Tea Latte</a>.  They are all infused with real green tea extract grown in Java, Indonesia.  Now, as an avid tea drinker, green tea just happens to be my favorite =D</p>
<p>This tea candy unfortunately doesn’t come in one bag with all three flavors, so I ended up buying three separate bags.  Each bag is about $2 and has 42 individually wrapped hard candies.  There is caffeine in each candy, but it only amounts to a mere 3 milligrams.  It would take you 20-25 pieces to equal one cup of coffee.  So those who need a quick caffeine fix, these tea candies are not the way to go.  Now on to how it actually tastes.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.iheartcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/balis-best-tea-candy-classic-iced-tea.jpg" rel="lightbox[1100]"><img src="http://www.iheartcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/balis-best-tea-candy-classic-iced-tea-250x167.jpg" alt="" title="balis best tea candy classic iced tea" width="250" height="167" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1108" /></a>I started with what sounded like the most basic flavor – the Classic Iced Tea.  Looking at the round, brown hard candy, I wasn’t really sure what to expect.  When I popped one into my mouth, I was happy to find that it tasted exactly like any typical iced tea you would order at a restaurant.  I usually like my iced tea without sugar, but Bali’s Best Classic Iced Tea Candy comes already sweetened with sugar.  However, the sweetness of it does not take away from the delicious flavor of the tea.  Just like the flavor name, it merely tastes like classic iced tea.</p>
<p><strong>Classic Iced Tea -</strong> <strong>Rating:</strong> 4 out of 5 stars</p>
<p><a href="http://www.iheartcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/balis-best-tea-candy-citric-green-tea.jpg" rel="lightbox[1100]"><img src="http://www.iheartcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/balis-best-tea-candy-citric-green-tea-250x167.jpg" alt="" title="balis best tea candy citric green tea" width="250" height="167" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1113" /></a>Now for the next flavor, the Citrus Green Tea.  This candy looks exactly like the last one, but green.  My first taste reminded me of lemon tea with honey.  I was disappointed to find that I could not distinguish the green tea flavor. To me, it tastes like Bali’s Best Classic Iced Tea with a lemon flavor that I am not too fond of.  I would have much preferred a more pronounced green tea flavor without so much of the lemon taste.</p>
<p><strong>Citrus Green Tea -</strong> <strong>Rating:</strong> 3 out of 5 stars</p>
<p><a href="http://www.iheartcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/balis-best-tea-candy-green-tea-latte.jpg" rel="lightbox[1100]"><img src="http://www.iheartcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/balis-best-tea-candy-green-tea-latte-250x167.jpg" alt="" title="balis best tea candy green tea latte" width="250" height="167" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1109" /></a>The last Bali’s Best Tea Candy is a greenish-brown, Green Tea Latte flavor.  Similar to real lattes, this Green Tea Latte candy contains milk.  Yet again, I could barely taste the green tea flavor after eating one.  Trying really hard to pick the green flavor out, the “so close, but yet so far” phrase comes to mind.  Regardless, I have to say the flavor is actually quite good.  Although it is a tea candy, it is a step away from tasting like coffee. </p>
<p><strong>Green Tea Latte -</strong> <strong>Rating:</strong> 4 out of 5 stars</p>
<p>Bali’s Best Tea Candies are all pretty good.  If it were up to me, I’d leave the Classic Iced Tea flavor the way it is, but change the other two flavor names to Lemon Tea and Milk Tea.</p>


<p>Similar candies you might enjoy:<ul><li><a href='http://www.iheartcandies.com/2010/02/balis-best-espresso-candy/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Bali&#8217;s Best Espresso Candy'>Bali&#8217;s Best Espresso Candy</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.iheartcandies.com/2010/03/turron-supercoco/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Turrón Supercoco'>Turrón Supercoco</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.iheartcandies.com/2010/01/the-tearoom-organic-milk-chocolate-bar-infused-with-black-masala-chai-tea/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Tea Room &#8211; Organic Milk Chocolate Bar Infused with Black Masala Chai Tea'>The Tea Room &#8211; Organic Milk Chocolate Bar Infused with Black Masala Chai Tea</a></li>
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		<title>The Tea Room &#8211; Organic Milk Chocolate Bar Infused with Black Masala Chai Tea</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:51:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rachel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I love tea and I love chocolate, so what better way to enjoy both than to eat this chocolate bar called Organic Masala Chai.  Made from the company Rimann &#038; Associates, the brand The Tea Room encompasses a wide range of tea infused organic chocolates. In this case, an organic milk chocolate bar infused [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.iheartcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/the-tea-room-organic-milk-chocolate-black-masala-chai-tea-1.jpg" rel="lightbox[1077]"><img src="http://www.iheartcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/the-tea-room-organic-milk-chocolate-black-masala-chai-tea-1-250x167.jpg" alt="" title="the tea room organic milk chocolate black masala chai tea 1" width="250" height="167" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1090" /></a>I love tea and I love chocolate, so what better way to enjoy both than to eat this chocolate bar called Organic Masala Chai.  Made from the company <a href="http://www.rimann.com/">Rimann &#038; Associates</a>, the brand <em><a href="http://tea-room.stores.yahoo.net/index.html">The Tea Room</a></em> encompasses a wide range of tea infused organic chocolates. In this case, an organic milk chocolate bar infused with black masala chai tea.  When I first read “masala,” I thought of this Indian dish called chicken masala.  A quick search and I found that Masala Chai is translated in Hindi to “Spiced Tea.”  The spices are a combination of ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, peppercorn and cloves.  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.iheartcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/the-tea-room-organic-milk-chocolate-black-masala-chai-tea-2.jpg" rel="lightbox[1077]"><img src="http://www.iheartcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/the-tea-room-organic-milk-chocolate-black-masala-chai-tea-2-250x167.jpg" alt="" title="the tea room organic milk chocolate black masala chai tea 2" width="250" height="167" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1091" /></a>The chocolate bar is in a gold wrapper and tucked into a purple box.  There is nothing really fancy about the chocolate bar itself.  No fancy decorations on the chocolate, just 15 segmented bars.  With my first bite, I mainly tasted really sweet milk chocolate and a hint of spices.  Somewhere within the hint of spices, I could taste cinnamon and chai tea.  One thing I disliked is the milk chocolate itself as it was really sweet and practically went to mush in my mouth.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.iheartcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/the-tea-room-organic-milk-chocolate-black-masala-chai-tea-3.jpg" rel="lightbox[1077]"><img src="http://www.iheartcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/the-tea-room-organic-milk-chocolate-black-masala-chai-tea-3-250x167.jpg" alt="" title="the tea room organic milk chocolate black masala chai tea 3" width="250" height="167" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1092" /></a>Overall, this is an okay bar of chocolate with a major plus for it being organic.  I would have opted for more of a pronounced Masala Chai flavor and maybe better quality chocolate.  I did, however, put the chocolate in the fridge and that seemed to help with the chocolate texture.  For the price of about $4, I would not buy this particular chocolate bar again, but I am interested in trying The Tea Room’s other organic tea-infused chocolate bars.</p>
<p><strong>Rating:</strong> 3 out of 5 stars</p>


<p>Similar candies you might enjoy:<ul><li><a href='http://www.iheartcandies.com/2009/10/fresh-easy-organic-dark-chocolate-with-ginger/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Fresh &amp; Easy: Organic Dark Chocolate with Ginger'>Fresh &amp; Easy: Organic Dark Chocolate with Ginger</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.iheartcandies.com/2010/05/meiji-apollo-strawberry-chocolate/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Meiji Apollo Strawberry Chocolate'>Meiji Apollo Strawberry Chocolate</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.iheartcandies.com/2009/11/twilight-saga-new-moon-chocolate-hearts-desire-creme-filled-milk-chocolate-heart/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Twilight Saga: New Moon Chocolate Heart&#8217;s Desire Creme Filled Milk Chocolate Heart'>Twilight Saga: New Moon Chocolate Heart&#8217;s Desire Creme Filled Milk Chocolate Heart</a></li>
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		<title>Fresh &amp; Easy: Organic Dark Chocolate with Ginger</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:49:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rachel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Continuing on with my current chocolate streak, this one is Fresh &#38; Easy’s Organic 73% Cocoa Dark Chocolate with Ginger.  Now I am not a huge fan of ginger, but I am always up for trying new candy and I do love dark chocolate.  As per the USDA Organic seal, all the ingredients, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.iheartcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/fresh-and-easy-organic-dark-chocolate-with-ginger-1.JPG" rel="lightbox[460]"><img src="http://www.iheartcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/fresh-and-easy-organic-dark-chocolate-with-ginger-1-250x187.jpg" alt="fresh and easy organic dark chocolate with ginger 1" title="fresh and easy organic dark chocolate with ginger 1" width="250" height="187" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-468" /></a>Continuing on with my current <a href="http://www.iheartcandies.com/category/chocolate/">chocolate</a> streak, this one is Fresh &amp; Easy’s Organic 73% Cocoa Dark Chocolate with Ginger.  Now I am not a huge fan of ginger, but I am always up for trying new candy and I do love dark chocolate.  As per the USDA Organic seal, all the ingredients, from the chocolate to the ginger chips, are organic.  The entire bar has 30 segmented pieces, each with the word <em>Chocolate</em> printed on it.  A reminder I guess, in case you forget what it is you are eating.  Just kidding.  Each piece is really small, so it is helpful for those of you who are into portion control.  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.iheartcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/fresh-and-easy-organic-dark-chocolate-with-ginger-2.JPG" rel="lightbox[460]"><img src="http://www.iheartcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/fresh-and-easy-organic-dark-chocolate-with-ginger-2-250x187.jpg" alt="fresh and easy organic dark chocolate with ginger 2" title="fresh and easy organic dark chocolate with ginger 2" width="250" height="187" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-469" /></a>Eager to get my dark chocolate eating on, I tried one piece and let’s just say I couldn’t swallow it fast enough.   The 73% dark chocolate was enjoyable as it was not too sweet, but the ginger chips were another story.  Although small, the ginger chips were placed all over the chocolate and each bite let you know the ginger was present. The ginger flavor was rather strong. Unable to eat another piece, I decided to give it a rest for awhile and told myself to try it again later.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.iheartcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/fresh-and-easy-organic-dark-chocolate-with-ginger-3.JPG" rel="lightbox[460]"><img src="http://www.iheartcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/fresh-and-easy-organic-dark-chocolate-with-ginger-3-250x187.jpg" alt="fresh and easy organic dark chocolate with ginger 3" title="fresh and easy organic dark chocolate with ginger 3" width="250" height="187" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-470" /></a>Fast forward to the next day, I decided to give it another go.  This time, I ate a couple pieces, and slowly it began to grow on me.  Not enough for me to love the Dark Chocolate with Ginger bar, but enough for me to be able to eat it.  I even became a little brave and sucked on a piece till all the chocolate was gone and I was left with just the ginger chips.  It was mortifying, to say the least.  So the trick to eating this chocolate is to chew fast and not let the ginger linger too long in your mouth.  Overall, I rate this chocolate a two out of five.  For under $2 at <a href="http://www.freshandeasy.com/">Fresh &amp; Easy</a>, it certainly isn’t for everyone but it won&#8217;t hurt your wallet to try. The taste may somewhat grow on you if you give it a chance. Otherwise, this is a must try for the ginger lovers.</p>
<p><strong>Rating:</strong> 2 out of 5 stars</p>


<p>Similar candies you might enjoy:<ul><li><a href='http://www.iheartcandies.com/2010/01/the-tearoom-organic-milk-chocolate-bar-infused-with-black-masala-chai-tea/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Tea Room &#8211; Organic Milk Chocolate Bar Infused with Black Masala Chai Tea'>The Tea Room &#8211; Organic Milk Chocolate Bar Infused with Black Masala Chai Tea</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.iheartcandies.com/2009/12/starbucks-dark-chocolate/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Starbucks Dark Chocolate'>Starbucks Dark Chocolate</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.iheartcandies.com/2009/12/godiva-gems-dark-chocolate-truffles/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Godiva Dark Chocolate Truffle Gems'>Godiva Dark Chocolate Truffle Gems</a></li>
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		<title>Vosges Haut-chocolat: Mo&#8217;s Bacon Bar</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:45:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rachel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have been craving chocolates lately, so expect the next few reviews to be on chocolates =D
Vosges Haut-Chocolat was founded by a woman named Katrina with the main objective of traveling the world through chocolate.  She accomplished just that as Vosges is now known for its exotic chocolate bar flavors, such as Black Pearl [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.iheartcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/vosges-mos-bacon-bar-1.JPG" rel="lightbox[339]"><img src="http://www.iheartcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/vosges-mos-bacon-bar-1-187x250.jpg" alt="vosges mos bacon bar 1" title="vosges mos bacon bar 1" width="187" height="250" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-340" /></a>I have been craving chocolates lately, so expect the next few reviews to be on <a href="http://www.iheartcandies.com/category/chocolate/">chocolates</a> =D</p>
<p>Vosges Haut-Chocolat was founded by a woman named Katrina with the main objective of traveling the world through chocolate.  She accomplished just that as Vosges is now known for its exotic chocolate bar flavors, such as Black Pearl (wasabi, ginger, sesame seeds, chocolate) or Naga (Indian curry, coconut, chocolate).  This review in particular is on the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&#038;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref%255F%3Dnb%255Fss%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3DVosges%2520mo%2527s%2520bacon%2520chocolate%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Daps&#038;tag=iheartcandies-20&#038;linkCode=ur2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957">Vosges Mo&#8217;s Bacon Bar</a>.  That&#8217;s right.  Bacon.  This milk chocolate bar is made with 45% cacao, applewood smoked bacon, and alderwood smoked salt.  I love bacon and I love chocolate, but would I love them mixed together?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.iheartcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/vosges-mos-bacon-bar-2.JPG" rel="lightbox[339]"><img src="http://www.iheartcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/vosges-mos-bacon-bar-2-250x187.jpg" alt="vosges mos bacon bar 2" title="vosges mos bacon bar 2" width="250" height="187" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-341" /></a>The bar of chocolate is made up of 8 squares, some with the Vosges Haut-Chocolat logo, and others with a picture of a lady holding a Vosges bag.  I broke off one of the squares and could see bits of what looked like bacon in the chocolate.  I took my first bite and it was sweet&#8230; salty&#8230; then sweet again.  A rather nice play on the senses.  At times, there was a hint of a bacon flavor and it was not overpowering at all.  The inclusion of the alderwood smoked salt gave this Vosges Mo&#8217;s Bacon Bar its utterly delicious salty and sweet combination.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.iheartcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/vosges-mos-bacon-bar-3.JPG" rel="lightbox[339]"><img src="http://www.iheartcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/vosges-mos-bacon-bar-3-250x187.jpg" alt="vosges mos bacon bar 3" title="vosges mos bacon bar 3" width="250" height="187" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-342" /></a>Overall, if I had to describe this chocolate bar in one word, I would say &#8220;Genius.&#8221;  Simply because bacon is not a typical ingredient you would find in a bar of chocolate and you also would not expect it to taste this good.  This Vosges chocolate bar does wonders, but it is reflected in its price.  It costs $5.99 at World Market, but if you don&#8217;t have a World Market near you, you can find it on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&#038;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref%255F%3Dnb%255Fss%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3DVosges%2520mo%2527s%2520bacon%2520chocolate%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Daps&#038;tag=markpascom-20&#038;linkCode=ur2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957">Amazon</a> or their website.  One thing is for sure though, &#8220;You get what you pay for,&#8221; so try one out for yourself and you&#8217;ll definitely be in for a treat.</p>
<p>Side note: if you&#8217;re a fan of dark chocolate like me, the Mo&#8217;s Bacon Bar is also available in a <a href="http://www.vosgeschocolate.com/product/mos_dark_chocolate_bacon_bar/exotic_candy_bars">dark chocolate variation</a> =D</p>
<p><strong>Rating:</strong> 5 out of 5 stars</p>


<p>Similar candies you might enjoy:<ul><li><a href='http://www.iheartcandies.com/2009/12/starbucks-dark-chocolate/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Starbucks Dark Chocolate'>Starbucks Dark Chocolate</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.iheartcandies.com/2009/10/fresh-easy-organic-dark-chocolate-with-ginger/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Fresh &amp; Easy: Organic Dark Chocolate with Ginger'>Fresh &amp; Easy: Organic Dark Chocolate with Ginger</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.iheartcandies.com/2010/06/mms-pretzel/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: M&#038;M&#8217;s Pretzel'>M&#038;M&#8217;s Pretzel</a></li>
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