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Anise
Everyone knows anise as the spice that flavors those delightful little Ouzo shots served at Greek restaurants. But truth be told, the anise flavor is much milder in Ouzo than when consumed alone. For those who have had the pleasure of trying anise, we’re sure you’ve had quite a challenge trying to describe the unique flavor. If you’ve been successful, please share it with us!
Price: $0.30
Basil
Sweet basil, cinnamon basil, licorice basil, spicy globe basil, purple ruffles basil, fino verde basil, mammoth basil, Mrs. Burns lemon basil – whatever variety you prefer, basil always brings an Italian zest to your chocolate. The name means “kingly” and is always enjoyable at dinner…or on chocolate! It might sound a bit strange at first – basil on chocolate, but boy does it taste good!
Price: $0.40
Bourbon Vanilla
Vanilla and Chocolate have a lot in common. Both are very demanding plants in cultivation and harvest, making vanilla the second most expensive spice after Saffron. Also, among the early fans of Vanilla were the Aztecs, who named it “black flower”. We at chocri use only the best kind of vanilla: real Bourbon Vanilla, which is only grown on Indian Ocean Islands such as Madagascar, the Comoros and Réunion, formerly the Île Bourbon.
Price: $0.90
Caraway
When you experience your first caraway chocri, you’ll first detect the aroma of essential oils, which come from the caraway plant. Mix it with chocolate and you’ll have something that specialists might call a “full-bodied oriental” bouquet. Enjoy this sensual experience.
Price: $0.30
Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne Pepper is made from ground chili. The spice has a long history behind it and was used by the ancient Aztecs. Today it is not only used in cooking, but also in pepper spray. This hot spice is also just right for your chocolate, believe it or not…
Price: $0.70
Chives
The little green rolled leaves can spice up any dish. But they can also add quite a punch to your chocolate! With a taste that lies somewhere between mint and garlic, chives will definitely turn your chocolate bar into a one-of-a-kind.
Price: $0.30
Cinnamon
If you only enjoy cinnamon during the winter holidays, now is your chance to celebrate no matter what time of year it is! Cinnamon is one of the oldest spices in the world. The Portuguese explorer, Vasco da Gama was the first to introduce cinnamon to the European world, obviously for us to use on chocolate bars.
Price: $0.70
Coriander
Coriander is well loved by many cultures worldwide. Better known as cilantro, coriander is responsible for adding zing to Mexican tacos or Indian dal. Coriander gives your chocolate a strong, lemony flavor. The spice is also an important ingredient for curry. If you’re ready for something exotic and exciting, give coriander a try.
Price: $0.40
Fennel
You are probably familiar with fennel as an ingredient in dark bread or as a tea to help with gastronomical….issues. We shower your chocolate with fennel seeds, and the contrast between zesty herbs and sweet, creamy chocolate makes for an unforgettable experience! Go ahead – try something new
Price: $0.30
Fleur de Sel (Sea Salt)
This white “gold” celebrates its comeback with chocri! We source our fleur de sel from Portugal, so strictly speaking it is "Flor de Sal". Both terms mean "Flower of Salt", and this hand-harvested sea salt is one of the most expensive. It is collected by workers in the Atlantic in so-called "salt pans". If you look at a big heap of fleur de sel, it is often slightly grey because of the minerals contained in it. Most importantly though, it will taste fantastic on your chocolate bar.
Price: $0.20
Ginger
Ginger is mostly used as a seasoning and packs a spicy, flavorful punch. Once a “wonder of the Far-East,” ginger is now a worldwide kitchen necessity. We’re sure many of you have already experienced the flavor with sushi, in Ginger Ale or perhaps tasted it in a cocktail glass!
Price: $1.00
Ground Chili
Thirty years ago, the idea to spice up chocolate with chili would certainly have been laughed out of any chocolate factory. Ironic, since the people of South America, who basically invented chocolate, have always mixed the two. Luckily, we at chocri would never laugh at any idea; that is, if it’s related to chocolate! And we hope you won’t either! So go ahead and be traditional for your next order - make a chili chocri.
Price: $0.80
Jalapeños
The whole Jalapeño is the spiciest ingredient we offer! Those who consider themselves Jalapeño pepper enthusiasts should be happy to know that they can be ordered on milk chocolate. Milk is the one thing capable of cooling that fire that burns your entire mouth when you taste one of these little devils. A creation with Jalapeños is a dramatic one, you could call it “angels and demons,” “Heaven and Hell,” or “Fire and Water.
Price: $1.00
Multicolored Pepper
The pepper mill is cleverly circumvented and the pepper goes on your chocri as a whole. That makes your chocolate a spicy taste sensation. Like cinnamon, good ol’ Vasco da Gama brought pepper to the old world. We’ve got a lot to thank him for! Interestingly, pepper can make meat just on the brink of going bad edible – wonder if Vasco ever tried that!
Price: $0.50
Orange Pepper
Orange pepper is a tasty mix of black pepper and citrus nuances. In the kitchen, it goes wonderfully with poultry and fish and gives a touch of Oriental flair to any dish. Whoever has the courage to imagine this zesty spice dashed across a deliciously sweet chocri is certainly in for a delight!
Price: $0.80
Rosemary
Contrary to popular belief, the name rosemary has nothing to do with the word “rose” or name “Mary.” Rather, it comes from the Latin rosmarinus, which means “dew from the sea,” as ros means dew and marinus means sea. The taste is slightly bitter and is reminiscent of eucalyptus. Did you know that in Belgium children are told that babies come from the rosemary bush? Well if rosemary can do that, then it’s certainly capable of decorating your chocolate!
Price: $0.40
