Almond Dark Chocolate Sweetened with Dates
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- Delivery Time: Target 3-day delivery for Metros. Pan-India delivery available.
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- Replacements: We offer free replacements for physical damage or quality defects reported within 24 hours.
Almonds are the only nut with FDA-recognised evidence for reducing LDL cholesterol when consumed as little as 23g per day - a finding supported by multiple peer-reviewed studies.
When combined with the cocoa flavanols in our 70% dark chocolate base - which independently support healthy blood flow and insulin sensitivity - this bar brings two clinically studied foods together in one clean snack.
At 17% of each bar (approximately 8.5g per 50g serving), the almonds contribute meaningful protein, Vitamin E, and monounsaturated fats. Most almond chocolates in India use compound chocolate as the base, replacing cocoa butter with palm oil. Ours uses real cocoa butter. The difference is in every snap.
- Made with our 70% dark chocolate base (83%) and whole roasted almonds (17%)
- Whole roasted almonds - not paste, not extract - for crunch, healthy fats, and natural Vitamin E
- Naturally sweetened with dates - zero refined sugar, zero sugar alcohols, zero artificial sweeteners
- No palm oil, no compound chocolate, no artificial flavouring of any kind
- Long hours stone ground for a smooth cocoa base that lets almond texture shine
- Vegan, gluten-free, and made for conscious snackers
Cocoa (Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter), Dates Powder, Almonds (17%).
⚠ Contains Tree Nuts (Almonds). Processed in a facility that also handles Peanuts, Hazelnuts, Milk, and Soy.
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per 10g | %RDA* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 604 | 60.4 | 3.0% |
| Protein | 10.5g | 1.05g | 2.0% |
| Carbohydrates | 39.3g | 3.93g | - |
| Total Sugars | 19.0g | 1.90g | - |
| Added Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g | 0.0% |
| Dietary Fibre | 9.3g | 0.93g | 3.1% |
| Total Fat | 45.7g | 4.57g | 6.5% |
| Saturated Fat | 24.5g | 2.45g | 12.3% |
| Trans Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g | 0.0% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 1.9mg | 0.1% |
* %RDA based on 2000 kcal/day. Estimated from 83/17 composition. Replace with FSSAI lab report.
- 🌡️Store in a cool, dry place between 18°C - 22°C. Avoid refrigeration - condensation causes sugar bloom. If temperature exceeds 28°C, keep in a sealed container in a cool pantry.
- 📦Once opened, consume within 2-3 weeks. Free from Dairy, Gluten, and Soy. Caution: Contains Tree Nuts (Almonds). Processed in a facility that handles Peanuts, Hazelnuts, Milk, and Soy.
By replacing refined sugar with pure date powder, we keep the fibre, minerals, and natural goodness intact. Adding 17% whole roasted almonds - 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 looks 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 Almond 70% DC bar
in perfect condition
When humidity or condensation touches the surface, the natural sugars from date powder dissolve into tiny water droplets. When that moisture dries up, they re-crystallize as a white, powdery layer.
Think of it like wet sand drying on glass - the grains come back as visible crystals.
Real cocoa butter exists in six different crystal structures. When temperature goes up then cools, the fat crystals rearrange and travel to the surface - leaving grey-white streaks or patches.
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 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. 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, 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 sealed and place at 18-22°C for 1-2 hours.
FAQs
Honest & Short
The only sweetener is dates powder - a whole-food ingredient with natural sugars alongside fibre, potassium, and iron. No refined cane sugar, no maltitol, no erythritol, no artificial sweeteners. The FSSAI-certified label shows 0g Added Refined Sugars. The almonds contribute no sugar - only healthy fats, protein, and texture.
Whole roasted almonds, incorporated into the bar during stone grinding. The result is real almond pieces - visible and textural - not paste or extract. We use neither almond flavouring nor almond milk. At 17% of each 50g bar (approximately 8.5g per bar), the almond contribution is genuinely nutritional, not decorative.
This bar is made with our 70% dark chocolate base - the same cocoa flavanol concentration linked in research to improved insulin sensitivity. It is sweetened with date powder (0g added refined sugars, FSSAI certified). Almonds have a low glycaemic index and their monounsaturated fats blunt the glycaemic response. In moderation (1-2 squares per day), it fits most diabetic meal plans. Always consult your physician.
Most almond chocolate bars in India use compound chocolate, replacing cocoa butter with cheaper vegetable fats (palm oil, hydrogenated fats). Bittersoil uses real cocoa butter and a 70% dark chocolate base, with whole roasted almonds (17%) and date powder as the only sweetener. Three ingredients against commercial versions with eight or more. No palm oil, no emulsifiers, no refined sugar.
The product is entirely dairy-free and vegan - no milk, butter, or dairy derivative. It contains Tree Nuts (Almonds) and is processed in a facility that also handles Peanuts, Hazelnuts, Milk, and Soy. If you have a tree nut allergy, this product is not suitable for you.
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. Once opened, consume within 2-3 weeks.