Righteously Raw is a chocolate maker, that, as you would expect given the company name, makes all raw products. The website is filled with buzzwords galore: certified organic, vegan, gluten-free, no refined sugar, low glycemic, anti-oxident rich, etc. They use coconut sugar, agave, coconut nectar, dates, figs, and raisins as sweeteners, rather than cane sugar.
I tried all three of their original varieties of their chocolate, which come as individual little squares rather than large bars. They also make chocolate covered macaroons and a chocolate drink, which I did not try. Overall, I wouldn't rush out to purchase the chocolates again, but, they were much better than I expected.
I started with the most basic: the "Pure Dark", an 83%.
After making fun of all the buzz words, I wasn't really expecting much from this bar. But ... it was really, really good. Very complex, fruity chocolate. Smooth and rich. I'd gladly get another.
Update: I did get another. I was again very impressed by the quality of the chocolate. Perhaps a bit chalky in texture, but the flavor was really incredible, particularly the fruit that seemed to come forward.
Next, dropping down to an 82% dark, with peppermint, for the "Divine Mint".
The aroma coming off of this was unmistakable: mint, mint, mint. And the mint came through in the chocolate, tasting like real mint leaves, not a mint "flavor".
The chocolate was quite dark, not very sweet, although a bit chalky again. I was impressed with how bitter it was however. My least favorite flavor I tried, but if you like dark chocolate, and real mint, I could see this being a winner.
Finally, the most interesting: Synergy Spice. 80% dark chocolate, seriously kicked up with cayenne and aji panca.
As I opened the package, I could smell the spice. Still, nothing prepared me for the actual spice level. This thing was crazy spicy! The chocolate was smooth, dark chocolate, that I enjoyed, but it was actually a bit too spicy for me. I shared it with a friend, who declared, “I’ve never had chocolate that is legitimately spicy before! I like this!”
I tried all three of their original varieties of their chocolate, which come as individual little squares rather than large bars. They also make chocolate covered macaroons and a chocolate drink, which I did not try. Overall, I wouldn't rush out to purchase the chocolates again, but, they were much better than I expected.
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| Pure Dark. |
After making fun of all the buzz words, I wasn't really expecting much from this bar. But ... it was really, really good. Very complex, fruity chocolate. Smooth and rich. I'd gladly get another.
Update: I did get another. I was again very impressed by the quality of the chocolate. Perhaps a bit chalky in texture, but the flavor was really incredible, particularly the fruit that seemed to come forward.
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| Divine Mint |
The aroma coming off of this was unmistakable: mint, mint, mint. And the mint came through in the chocolate, tasting like real mint leaves, not a mint "flavor".
The chocolate was quite dark, not very sweet, although a bit chalky again. I was impressed with how bitter it was however. My least favorite flavor I tried, but if you like dark chocolate, and real mint, I could see this being a winner.
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| Synergy Spice. |
As I opened the package, I could smell the spice. Still, nothing prepared me for the actual spice level. This thing was crazy spicy! The chocolate was smooth, dark chocolate, that I enjoyed, but it was actually a bit too spicy for me. I shared it with a friend, who declared, “I’ve never had chocolate that is legitimately spicy before! I like this!”
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