Almond Dark Chocolate Sweetened with Dates
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About this Item
• Almonds add crunch, healthy fats, and natural nuttiness
• Naturally sweetened with dates – zero refined sugar
• No palm oil, no compound chocolate, no artificial flavouring
• Stone ground for a smooth cocoa base that lets almonds stand out
• High in dietary fiber, Vitamin E, and monounsaturated fats
Ingredients
Cocoa (Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter), Almonds, Dates Powder.
Product Details
- Flavor: Almond Dark
- Net Wt: 50g/Bar
- Shelf Life: 6 Months
- Origin: India
- Mfr By: Haritkan Foods
Nutritional Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per 10g | %RDA* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | ~615 | ~61.5 | ~3.1% |
| Protein | ~10.5g | ~1.05g | ~2.0% |
| Carbohydrates | ~37g | ~3.7g | — |
| Total Sugars | ~19g | ~1.9g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g | 0.0% |
| Dietary Fiber | ~8.2g | ~0.82g | ~2.7% |
| Total Fat | ~45g | ~4.5g | ~6.4% |
| Saturated Fat | ~22g | ~2.2g | ~11% |
| Trans Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g | 0.0% |
| Sodium | ~20mg | ~2mg | ~0.1% |
Storage & Care
- Store in a cool, dry place (18°C – 22°C). Avoid refrigeration to prevent sugar bloom.
- Free from Dairy, Gluten, and Soy.
Caution: Processed in a facility that handles Peanuts, Almonds, and Walnuts.
Why Bittersoil?
We don’t just make chocolate; we craft conscious indulgence. By replacing refined sugar with pure date powder, we keep the fiber, minerals, and natural goodness intact.
- Stone Ground for 24+ Hours
- Ethically Sourced Cacao
- Small Batch Production
FAQs
Yes. Sweetness in this bar comes only from dates powder - a whole-food ingredient that carries its natural sugars alongside fiber, potassium, and iron. There is no refined cane sugar, no maltitol, no erythritol, and no artificial sweeteners. The FSSAI-certified nutritional table confirms 0g Added Sugars. The almonds themselves contribute no sugar - only healthy fats, protein, and natural crunch.
The almonds are whole roasted, then incorporated into the bar during the stone-grinding process - creating a satisfying texture contrast between smooth dark chocolate and firm nut pieces. We do not use almond paste, almond extract, or almond flavouring. You get real almonds with every bite, not a synthetic approximation of almond taste.
It can be a smart part of a weight management plan when portion-controlled. Almonds are high in monounsaturated fats and protein, both of which promote satiety - meaning a small amount genuinely satisfies hunger. Combined with the bitterness of 70% dark chocolate (which naturally curbs overconsumption), 1-2 squares (15-25g) makes an effective, nutrient-dense snack between meals. Because there is no refined sugar, you also avoid the blood sugar spike and subsequent hunger crash associated with conventional chocolate bars.
This bar is one of the more diabetes-conscious chocolate options available in India. It contains 70% cacao (with flavanols linked to improved insulin sensitivity), whole almonds (low glycemic, high in heart-healthy fats), and date powder as the only sweetener (no maltitol or refined sugar). Almonds specifically have been shown to blunt the glycemic response when eaten alongside carbohydrate-containing foods. As always, diabetics should consult their physician and monitor their individual response before adding any food to their routine.
No dairy, and no compound chocolate. Many almond chocolate bars in India - including affordable supermarket options - use compound chocolate, which replaces cocoa butter with cheaper vegetable fats (often palm oil). Bittersoil uses real cocoa butter and single-origin Indian cacao. The bar is entirely dairy-free, vegan, and palm-oil free. It contains Tree Nuts (Almonds) and is processed in a facility that handles Peanuts, Hazelnuts, Milk, and Soy.
Per 50g bar (one bar), you get approximately 5.25g protein and 4.1g dietary fiber - both higher than a standard dark chocolate bar without nuts. The combination of almonds (a protein and fiber source) and 59% cacao (naturally high in fiber) makes this a notably nutritious snack compared to conventional chocolate. The added protein and fiber also slow digestion, contributing to more sustained energy and lower blood sugar impact per serving.