Hazelnut Dark Chocolate Sweetened with Dates
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Hazelnuts contain more Vitamin E per gram than almost any other nut - a fat-soluble antioxidant that works in synergy with the flavanols in our 70% dark chocolate base.
Most hazelnut chocolates worldwide use refined sugar and hydrogenated fats to create that familiar praline texture. We achieve the same richness using nothing but roasted hazelnuts, cocoa butter, and the natural oils the nuts release during stone grinding.
Each bar is 83% our stone-ground 70% dark chocolate and 17% whole roasted hazelnuts - nothing else added.
- Made with our 70% dark chocolate base (83%) and whole roasted hazelnuts (17%)
- Whole roasted hazelnuts - not paste, not extractfor texture and natural Vitamin E-rich nut oils
- Naturally sweetened with dates - zero refined sugar, zero sugar alcohols, zero artificial sweeteners
- No palm oil, no emulsifiers, no artificial flavouring of any kind
- Long hours Stone ground for smooth chocolate making
- Vegan, gluten-free, and made for conscious snackers
Cocoa (Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter), Dates Powder, Hazelnuts (17%).
⚠ Contains Tree Nuts (Hazelnuts). Processed in a facility that also handles Peanuts, Almonds, Milk, and Soy.
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per 10g | %RDA* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 613 | 61.3 | 3.1% |
| Protein | 9.4g | 0.94g | 1.8% |
| Carbohydrates | 38.6g | 3.86g | - |
| Total Sugars | 19.0g | 1.90g | - |
| Added Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g | 0.0% |
| Dietary Fibre | 8.8g | 0.88g | 2.9% |
| Total Fat | 47.5g | 4.75g | 6.8% |
| Saturated Fat | 24.8g | 2.48g | 12.4% |
| Trans Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g | 0.0% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 1.9mg | 0.1% |
* %RDA based on a 2000 kcal/day adult diet. Values estimated from the 83/17 composition. Replace with FSSAI lab report figures before publishing.
- 🌡️ Store in a cool, dry place between 18°C – 22°C away from direct sunlight. Avoid refrigeration - condensation causes sugar bloom and affects texture. If ambient temperature exceeds 28°C, keep in a sealed container in a cool pantry.
- 📦 Once opened, consume within 2–3 weeks for best flavour and snap. Free from Dairy, Gluten, and Soy. Caution: Contains Tree Nuts (Hazelnuts). Processed in a facility that handles Peanuts, Almonds, Milk, and Soy.
We don't just make chocolate; we craft conscious indulgence. By replacing refined sugar with pure date powder , we keep the fibre, minerals, and natural goodness intact. Adding 17% whole roasted hazelnuts - not paste, not flavouring - means every bar delivers genuine nut nutrition alongside our 70% dark chocolate base.
Noticed something white on your bar? That's Bloom - not mould.
A white or grey film on chocolate can look alarming. It is not mould, it is not spoiled, and it does not mean the bar went bad. It is called Bloom - and it only happens to real chocolate made with actual cocoa butter and no artificial stabilizers.
Bloomed dark chocolate bar
(white/grey film on surface)
Bittersoil Hazelnut bar - perfect condition
(shiny, snappy, clean surface)
When humidity or condensation touches the surface,
the natural sugars from date powder dissolve into tiny water droplets.
When that moisture dries up, the sugars re-crystallize as a
white, powdery or dusty layer.
Think of it like wet sand drying on glass - the grains come back
as visible crystals on the surface.
Real cocoa butter exists in six different crystal structures.
When temperature goes up then cools down, the fat crystals rearrange
and travel to the surface - leaving
grey-white streaks or patches when they re-solidify.
Think of it like candle wax that cooled unevenly - same idea,
different material.
Most supermarket chocolates add emulsifiers (soy lecithin,
PGPR) and stabilizers that lock the fat and sugar
artificially in place - making the bar look perfect even after rough
handling and temperature changes. This is not better chocolate. It is a
cosmetic fix that also changes how the chocolate melts, feels, and
releases flavour.
Bittersoil uses none of these. Our bars may bloom.
We think an honest bar beats a perfect-looking one every time.
Yes - completely. Bloom is only a physical change in how sugar or fat crystals arrange on the surface. It does not affect the flavour, nutrition, or safety of the chocolate at all. The bar is not spoiled and not mouldy. If the smell is normal, the chocolate is perfectly fine to eat.
Yes. Real cocoa butter begins to soften at around 34-38°C - just below body temperature, which is exactly what gives premium dark chocolate its melt-in-mouth quality. During Indian summer transit in non-air-conditioned vehicles, partial softening is normal and expected. A bar that never softens in Indian summer heat contains palm oil or hydrogenated fat - not real cocoa butter. To firm it up: keep the packaging sealed and place it at 18-22°C for 1-2 hours. Flavour and nutrition are completely unaffected.
FAQs
Honest & Short
The only sweetener in this bar is dates powder - a whole-food ingredient with no refined sugars, no sugar alcohols like maltitol, and no artificial sweeteners. The FSSAI-certified nutritional label shows 0g Added Refined Sugars. All sweetness comes from the natural sugars in dates, balanced by the oils in roasted hazelnuts and the bitterness of our 70% cacao base.
Whole roasted hazelnuts - roasting develops the natural oils and intensifies the warm, toasty aroma before they are added to the stone-grinding process. We use neither hazelnut flavouring nor hazelnut paste. At 17% of each 50g bar (approximately 8.5g per bar), the hazelnut is a genuine flavour and texture contributor, not a trace ingredient.
Most hazelnut products - including Nutella - list sugar as the first ingredient, followed by hydrogenated fats and hazelnut paste (not whole nuts). Bittersoil uses whole roasted hazelnuts (17%) in a base of 70% dark chocolate sweetened only with date powder. No refined sugar, no palm oil, no emulsifiers. Per 50g bar: 0g added refined sugars, 17% real hazelnuts, 3 ingredients.
This bar is made with our 70% dark chocolate base - the same cocoa flavanol concentration linked in research to improved insulin sensitivity and reduced cardiovascular risk. It is sweetened with date powder (0g added refined sugars, FSSAI certified), not maltitol or refined sugar. Hazelnuts have a low glycaemic index and provide monounsaturated fats that support metabolic health. We always recommend diabetics consult their physician and practise portion control.
The product is entirely dairy-free and vegan - no milk, butter, or dairy derivative. It contains Tree Nuts (Hazelnuts) and is processed in a facility that also handles Peanuts, Almonds, Milk, and Soy. If you have a tree nut allergy, this product is not suitable for you. For all other allergen concerns, please review the full ingredient list before purchasing.
Store in a cool, dry place between 18-22°C away from direct sunlight. Do not refrigerate - condensation causes sugar bloom, affecting texture. Shelf life is 6 months from the date of manufacture, printed on the pack. Once opened, consume within 2-3 weeks. If ambient temperature exceeds 28°C, a sealed container in a cool pantry is preferable to refrigeration.