When you take rich dark chocolate and fresh crunchy almonds, you get one of our most popular mixes: Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds!
There’s a good reason this is such a popular choice. Not only is it delicious, but almonds are an excellent source of protein and dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants. You’ll feel good knowing you’re enjoying a snack full of iron, too.
So, what are you waiting for? Order your Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds today in 1 lb, 5 lb.
Health Benefits
A study, from the universities of Aberdeen, Manchester, Cambridge and East Anglia, found that people who eat up to 100g (3.5 oz.) of chocolate a day are 11% less likely to have a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular problem than people who did not eat any at all. Scientists at Cornell University in New York found that a diet rich in antioxidant foods helps protect the brain against the build-up of amyloid plaques, proteins that disrupt normal brain function and can cause dementia. Chocolate is also one of the richest natural sources of magnesium, a mineral essential for brain health, that also contains caffeine (approximately 43mg per 100g of dark chocolate). Eating just a small amount — one or two squares a day — can help boost concentration and alertness.
Fun Facts
In order to make one pound of chocolate roughly 300 cocoa beans are needed. On average farmers lose 30% of their crop each year due to the fact that cacao trees are so delicate. Chocolate comes from a fruit tree; it’s made from a seed. Cote d’Ivoire provides approximately 40% of the world’s cocoa supply, which makes it the single largest cocoa producer in the world. A farmer must wait four to five years for a cacao tree to produce its first beans. September 13th is International Chocolate Day.
How to Store and Select
Do not refrigerate! Chocolate absorbs other odors that can cause the chocolate to taste unpleasant. Moisture from the fridge can result in “sugar bloom” which means the sugar rises to the surface and discolors the chocolate. Although it has no effect on the flavor, it doesn’t look too appealing. Store your chocolates in a dry, cool place, ideally between 65 and 70 degree F. Seal your chocolates in an air-tight container and keep them away from sunlight or direct artificial light.
Made in The USA
Proudly made in The USA. Shipped directly from our distribution center located in San Antonio, Texas.