muggle not Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Do any forum members like dark chocolate. I am in love with it. I only eat the 85% and 90% dark chocolate. However, occasionally I will eat a little of the 72%. My favorite is probably Lindt although I also like most others. The health benefits of dark chocolate are pretty good if eaten in moderation. I usually eat 2 squares a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 I've honestly tried to like dark chocolate. The only way I can really enjoy it is when its wrapped around caramel or milk chocolate. Its just too bitter for me. I just get so disgusted because I know its supposed to be good for me but its the same with red wine. I don't like it as its too bitter. Whodathunkit? Two of my favorite things and I don't like them. lol!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 I love dark chocolate in the 70% range but find the very dark ones rather bitter. But how do you stop at only two pieces??? Such self-control! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted December 4, 2016 Author Share Posted December 4, 2016 I love dark chocolate in the 70% range but find the very dark ones rather bitter. But how do you stop at only two pieces??? Such self-control! I admit it is difficult to stop at 2 squares but since I eat it almost every day (right after dinner) I must control the quantity or the calories will overcome the benefits. Not an expert on the subject but I believe anything 70% or over is good for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I admit it is difficult to stop at 2 squares but since I eat it almost every day (right after dinner) I must control the quantity or the calories will overcome the benefits. Not an expert on the subject but I believe anything 70% or over is good for you. There's a really nice dark chocolate pepperment one made by Cadbury's that I love, but since I can do without ANY extra calories, I resist the temptation to buy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talisman Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I am like you muggle in that I love dark chocolate. My preference is Green and Blacks, or anything with chilli in it. Like you, it has to be the really good stuff. There is no way I could stop at 2 squares though ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I don't often eat chocolate on its own, but my parents eat the Lindt chocolate 85% pure. I've tried that one and it's nice. I have tried the 99% one too but that one is way too bitter (my parents agree, they much prefer the 85%). But I don't often eat chocolate anymore. I used to eat it more, but the past year or so I haven't really felt like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madeleine Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 With Virginia on this, way too bitter for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted December 4, 2016 Author Share Posted December 4, 2016 I am like you muggle in that I love dark chocolate. My preference is Green and Blacks, or anything with chilli in it. Like you, it has to be the really good stuff. There is no way I could stop at 2 squares though ! I like Green and Blacks but still prefer Lindts of all the dark chocolates that I have tried. I don't often eat chocolate on its own, but my parents eat the Lindt chocolate 85% pure. I've tried that one and it's nice. I have tried the 99% one too but that one is way too bitter (my parents agree, they much prefer the 85%). But I don't often eat chocolate anymore. I used to eat it more, but the past year or so I haven't really felt like it. I am with your parents, the Lindts 85% is my favorite but Lindts also has a 90% that is good. I usually mix one square of the 85% and one square of the 90% (a bite of each). With Virginia on this, way too bitter for me. Try one square at a time. There's a really nice dark chocolate pepperment one made by Cadbury's that I love, but since I can do without ANY extra calories, I resist the temptation to buy it I suspect that it is much less than the 70% dark chocolate. But, Christmas is almost on us....splurge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I suspect that it is much less than the 70% dark chocolate. But, Christmas is almost on us....splurge. Cadbury's make an Old Gold range that uses 70% cocoa (or so they claim ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirley Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I too like dark chocolate but very rarely have it. Will have to get some when next out shopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Martian Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I like dark chocolate, and prefer it to milk these days. I generally stick to 72% or so, I find anything stronger is ok for 1 or 2 squares but no more than that. Which I suppose is a good way of not eating too much chocolate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Seem to be in the minority here, but never been a big fan of dark chocolate. Milk all the way for me. (Not really surprised considering that's the type that's bad for you.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 I think you acquire a taste for darker chocolate as you get older. I never used to like it as a child, but now, I quite enjoy a little bit of good quality dark chocolate. I've got a bar of Green & Black's Mint chocolate in the fridge - it's not quite what I was expecting, as their Mint used to be like a bar of After Eight's with a mint fondant in dark chocolate squares, but this new one is a dark chocolate with a mint oil infused in it. Still nice, just not what I'd wanted when I bought it! I can only eat a couple of squares at a time, but that's all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madeleine Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Oh no I still don't like it, mind you I'm finding some brands of milk chocolate pretty sickly now (including, I have to say, Cadbury's since the US started making it, sorry guys, nothing personal!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Martian Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 I think you acquire a taste for darker chocolate as you get older. I never used to like it as a child, but now, I quite enjoy a little bit of good quality dark chocolate. Agreed - I used to hate dark when younger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirley Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Oh no I still don't like it, mind you I'm finding some brands of milk chocolate pretty sickly now (including, I have to say, Cadbury's since the US started making it, sorry guys, nothing personal!). I am so pleased to hear that you are finding chocolate sickly as well, I thought it was just me. Sorry don't mean that how it sounds. I only have to have a couple of bites of a bar of chocolate and I start coughing. Never used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted December 7, 2016 Author Share Posted December 7, 2016 I think you acquire a taste for darker chocolate as you get older. I never used to like it as a child, but now, I quite enjoy a little bit of good quality dark chocolate. I've got a bar of Green & Black's Mint chocolate in the fridge - it's not quite what I was expecting, as their Mint used to be like a bar of After Eight's with a mint fondant in dark chocolate squares, but this new one is a dark chocolate with a mint oil infused in it. Still nice, just not what I'd wanted when I bought it! I can only eat a couple of squares at a time, but that's all good. I guess that is the reason I like it so well (I may be the oldest person here) . I have two squares almost every day. last night after dinner I had 3 squares of a 88% dark chocolate and it was delicious. This was a new bar that I haven't had before and the squares were much smaller (18 squares in a bar). Lindt though is still my favorite although I sometimes buy what is on sale amongst Lindt, Black and Green, Cadbury, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 I'm not a fan of dark chocolate. I find it so bitter! Milk chocolate for me all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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