Cranberry Dark Chocolate Sweetened with Dates
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Cranberries contain one of the highest concentrations of proanthocyanidins (PACs) of any fruit - powerful antioxidants studied for urinary tract health, anti-inflammatory properties, and immune support.
When combined with the flavanols in our 70% dark chocolate base, this bar delivers antioxidant compounds from two entirely different plant families in a single bite.
Most cranberry chocolates in India - including Cadbury Bournville Cranberry - use refined sugar as the primary sweetener. Ours uses only date powder. So the cranberry flavour comes through clean, unadulterated by sugar masking the natural tartness.
- Made with our 70% dark chocolate base (83%) and dried cranberries (17%)
- Cranberries add natural tartness, Vitamin C, and proanthocyanidins (PACs)
- Naturally sweetened with dates - zero refined sugar , zero artificial sweeteners
- No palm oil, no compound chocolate, no artificial cranberry flavouring
- Stone ground for a smooth cocoa base that lets cranberry brightness shine
- Vegan, gluten-free, ntioxidant-rich from two plant sources
Cocoa (Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter), Dates Powder, Dried Cranberries (17%).
⚠ Free from Tree Nuts. Processed in a facility that also handles Peanuts, Almonds, Hazelnuts, Milk, and Soy.
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per 10g | %RDA* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 560 | 56.0 | 2.8% |
| Protein | 7.0g | 0.70g | 1.3% |
| Carbohydrates | 50.0g | 5.00g | - |
| Total Sugars | 29.5g | 2.95g | - |
| Added Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g | 0.0% |
| Dietary Fibre | 8.0g | 0.80g | 2.7% |
| Total Fat | 37.4g | 3.74g | 5.3% |
| Saturated Fat | 24.2g | 2.42g | 12.1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.0g | 0.0g | 0.0% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 1.9mg | 0.1% |
* %RDA based on 2000 kcal/day. Assumes unsweetened cranberries. Replace with FSSAI lab report. Verify cranberry sugar content before publishing.
- 🌡️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, Tree Nuts, Gluten, and Soy. Processed in a facility that handles Peanuts, Almonds, Hazelnuts, Milk, and Soy.
By replacing refined sugar with pure date powder, we let the cranberry flavour speak for itself. 17% real dried cranberries - not flavouring, not concentrate - working alongside our 70% dark chocolate base for antioxidant depth from two plant sources.
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 Cranberry 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 chocolate base - 83% of this bar - is sweetened only with dates powder (0g added refined sugars, FSSAI certified). The dried cranberries used are unsweetened. No refined cane sugar, no maltitol, and no artificial sweeteners have been added. The tartness comes entirely from the natural acids in real dried cranberries.
Cadbury Bournville Cranberry uses refined sugar as its first ingredient after cocoa. Bittersoil's version uses date powder as the only sweetener (0g added refined sugars) and a 70% dark chocolate base. Bournville uses 50% cocoa; Bittersoil uses 70%. The result is bolder cocoa character, more flavanols, and a 3-ingredient recipe against Bournville's eight or more.
Cranberries are one of the richest natural sources of proanthocyanidins (PACs) - antioxidants studied for urinary tract health, anti-inflammatory properties, and immune support. Combined with the cocoa flavanols in our 70% dark chocolate base, this bar delivers antioxidant compounds from two entirely different plant families. Vitamin C from cranberries also supports immune function - a micronutrient not present in plain dark chocolate.
The chocolate base is sweetened with date powder - 0g added refined sugars, FSSAI certified. Dried cranberries contain natural fruit sugars, so the total sugar content of this bar is slightly higher than our plain 70% variant. In moderation (1 square - approx. 25g), it remains a conscious choice compared to conventional cranberry chocolates. Always consult your physician.
This product is free from tree nuts in the formulation itself. It is processed in a facility that handles Peanuts, Almonds, Hazelnuts, Milk, and Soy. The bar is entirely dairy-free and vegan.
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. Once opened, consume within 2-3 weeks.