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Old 16-02-2014, 16:56
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It's the only chocolate I eat now, and I find any 85 and 86% bars to be too sugary for my tastes. I know Lindt do a 99% bar, but I've never seen it on sale anywhere around here, and it might be a bit extreme for my tastes anyway. I don't want to buy food online.

Are there any other 90% or higher cocoa content chocolate bars on sale in UK high street shops at a reasonable price (ie Lindt 90% is usually £1.85 for 100g)?
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Old 16-02-2014, 22:19
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Nothing? Well, it looks as if I am doomed to consume Lindt 90% for my remaining days. It's a hard life......
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Old 16-02-2014, 23:17
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Nothing? Well, it looks as if I am doomed to consume Lindt 90% for my remaining days. It's a hard life......
lol.
what is wrong the the Lindt 90% though? i always get it to make protein bars.

you could try a health food shop. but so far in supermarkets i have only seen the lindt 90% as the highest cocoa solid.

i would also advise against the 99% Lindt, i tried it, not only is it the same price but for only 50grams it also tastes horrendous and the texture is ghastly !
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Old 17-02-2014, 09:23
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There's nothing wrong with Lindt 90%. I just fancy trying some other 90% bars for a bit of variety.

EDIT Btw, has anyone noticed a difference in taste between the Lindt 90% bars manufactured in France and those manufactured in Germany?
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Old 17-02-2014, 10:32
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Aldi has 85% cocoa dark chocolate bars. "Moser Roth" I believe they are called. Very nice and not too expensive.
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Old 17-02-2014, 11:55
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Thanks for the reply, farmer bob. I find 85% bars too sugary now, though.

It's funny but...... For decades I ate the 'regular' chocolate on sale (eg Dairy Milk, Galaxy etc.). A few years ago I tried 70% cocoa bars, and soon only bought those. Then it was 85%. Now it's 90%. There's no going back! Unfortunately, there doesn't appear to be any way to go forward, either.
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Old 17-02-2014, 12:00
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Thanks for the reply, farmer bob. I find 85% bars too sugary now, though.

It's funny but...... For decades I ate the 'regular' chocolate on sale (eg Dairy Milk, Galaxy etc.). A few years ago I tried 70% cocoa bars, and soon only bought those. Then it was 85%. Now it's 90%. There's no going back! Unfortunatley, there doesn't appear to be any way to go forward, either.
Yep, tastes change.
High cocoa dark chocolate is just lovely.
Cheers
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Old 17-02-2014, 17:06
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Thanks for the reply, farmer bob. I find 85% bars too sugary now, though.

It's funny but...... For decades I ate the 'regular' chocolate on sale (eg Dairy Milk, Galaxy etc.). A few years ago I tried 70% cocoa bars, and soon only bought those. Then it was 85%. Now it's 90%. There's no going back! Unfortunately, there doesn't appear to be any way to go forward, either.
well you have made a change for the better health wise!
Very Dark Chocolate is good for you, so many health benefits.

Moderation though of course
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Old 17-02-2014, 22:29
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http://www.chocolatetradingco.com/bu...&o=2&pz=15&p=1

This one should be fine for you, or this

http://www.chocolatetradingco.com/bu...&o=2&pz=15&p=1
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Old 18-02-2014, 15:23
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Thanks, cdtaylor_nats. They look a little extreme for my tastes, though. I tried Hotel Chocolat 100% cocoa a few years ago, and was nearly sick after the first piece. From Auro101's post, it sounds as if Lindt 99% is similarly awful.

Lindt 90% is 7% sugar. Something with a similar sugar content would be ideal.
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Old 19-02-2014, 12:23
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I love Co-op's Truly Irresistable 85% Fairtrade Ghana Dark Chocolate. The quality is amazing and it's only about 14g of sugar per 100g.

Is it true Lindt chocolate is dutched? That process removes the bitter taste of cocoa but strips it of vital antioxidants.
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Old 19-02-2014, 17:55
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Dutched? I don't know. If you find a link or two confirming that, I'd be interested in reading about it.
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Old 19-02-2014, 18:52
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Mmmm, Lindt.
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Old 19-02-2014, 18:56
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Zotter do 100 percent cocoa content from Peru. No idea what it is like. 15 pounds for 5 bars. Only seen it on Amazon.
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Old 19-02-2014, 22:28
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I think Hotel Chocolat do 90% and 100% chocolate although they are a bit more pricey.
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Old 20-02-2014, 11:58
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Thanks. I had a look on Hotel Chocolat's website just then, and their 90% cocoa chocolate is priced at £3.75 for a 35g bar. It's really out of my price range. Lindt 90% is usually £1.85 for 100g (it's often on offer for £1.50 or less, though).
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Old 20-02-2014, 13:54
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Thanks. I had a look on Hotel Chocolat's website just then, and their 90% cocoa chocolate is priced at £3.75 for a 35g bar. It's really out of my price range. Lindt 90% is usually £1.85 for 100g (it's often on offer for £1.50 or less, though).
The prices for these other chocolates are utter madness
I have researched about the Lindt 90% and it does indeed use a process that which strips it of anti oxidents

I wish I never looked in this thread lol.

I really wish green and blacks organic did a 90%. I worry about the sugar content of the 85%
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Old 20-02-2014, 14:00
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I bet Aldi Choceur is right up there. Moser Roth already mentioned.
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Old 20-02-2014, 21:34
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The prices for these other chocolates are utter madness
I have researched about the Lindt 90% and it does indeed use a process that which strips it of anti oxidents

I wish I never looked in this thread lol.

I really wish green and blacks organic did a 90%. I worry about the sugar content of the 85%
I don't buy chocolate for it antioxidants, i buy it because I like the taste.

Green and black is owned by Cadburys now, I used to buy it a fair bit before Cadburys took it over, i stopped after that, never had any since.
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