Two Almond Snacks, Two Different Experiences
Taza Chocolate offers two almond-based treats that look similar but deliver very different eating experiences. The Salted Almond disc is a stone-ground dark chocolate disc with almonds and sea salt ground right into the chocolate, while the Chocolate Covered Almonds are whole roasted almonds enrobed in a 55% dark chocolate shell. Choosing between them comes down to texture, cocoa intensity, and how you plan to eat them.
Texture and Form: Disc vs. Whole Nut
The biggest difference is how the almonds are presented. The Salted Almond disc is a single 2.7 oz disc of 44% dark chocolate with almonds and salt ground into the chocolate itself. You bite into a uniform slab with a gritty, stone-ground texture and occasional almond bits. The Chocolate Covered Almonds, on the other hand, are individual whole almonds coated in a 55% dark chocolate shell. Each piece offers a crunchy nut center with a smooth chocolate exterior.
- Salted Almond disc: Almonds and sea salt are ground into the chocolate disc. The texture is consistent throughout, with a rustic, gritty mouthfeel from the stone-ground process.
- Chocolate Covered Almonds: Whole roasted almonds are covered in chocolate. The crunch comes from the nut itself, and the chocolate layer is smooth. This format is better for snacking by the handful.
Product Facts at a Glance
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Salted Almond: 2.7 oz Dark Chocolate Disc. 44% Dark. Ingredients: organic cane sugar, organic cacao beans, organic almonds, sea salt. Two discs per package. The lower cocoa percentage (44%) and added sea salt make this a sweeter, saltier option. The disc format is ideal for breaking into pieces or melting.
Salted Almond
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Chocolate Covered Almonds: 55% Dark Chocolate, 3.5 oz per bag. Ingredients: Organic Almonds, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Cacao Beans, Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Vanilla Beans. Higher cocoa content (55%) means deeper chocolate flavor with less sweetness. The bag format (3.5 oz) is designed for snacking and sharing.
Chocolate Covered Almonds
Cocoa Content and Sweetness
The Salted Almond disc uses 44% dark chocolate, which is on the sweeter side of dark chocolate. The sea salt cuts the sweetness and adds a savory note. The Chocolate Covered Almonds use 55% dark chocolate, which is noticeably less sweet and has a more pronounced cocoa flavor. If you prefer a milkier, sweeter chocolate with a salty kick, the disc is the better choice. If you want a more intense chocolate experience that lets the almond flavor shine, go with the covered almonds.
Portability and Serving
The Salted Almond disc comes as two discs per package (2.7 oz total). It's easy to break off a piece or melt for recipes. The Chocolate Covered Almonds come in a 3.5 oz bag, making them more portable for on-the-go snacking. Both contain almonds and may contain traces of other tree nuts and sesame seeds, so check allergen information if that's a concern.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose the Salted Almond disc if you enjoy a sweet-salty combination, prefer a rustic stone-ground texture, and want a format that can be melted or broken into pieces. Choose the Chocolate Covered Almonds if you want a classic crunchy nut snack with a higher cocoa percentage, individual pieces for sharing, and a more straightforward chocolate coating. Both are organic and stone-ground, but they serve different snacking moods.
