50% dark chocolate with coffee grains for 6.99 euros
Among all the shelves of Eurospin this Easter, one of the most talked about products is the egg from the Dolciando line in dark chocolate with coffee grains. It costs 6.99 euros for a 300 gram format, is easily available in chain supermarkets and is designed for those who love coffee in all its forms. The 50% cocoa percentage makes it an accessible dark chocolate, not excessively bitter, what could be defined as a “soft dark chocolate” also suitable for those who usually prefer milk chocolate.
When you open it you can immediately taste the coffee
The scent is the first thing that strikes you: as soon as you open the package, the coffee aroma is intense and immediate. Inside the chocolate is literally full of grains and coffee beans, without saving. Those who have tasted it describe it as a pastry-quality product, the kind of thing that under a more famous brand would easily cost double or triple. The tasting advice is to pair it with a strong and bitter espresso coffee, to further enhance the toasted notes.
The only one in the line that is really worth buying
Those who have tried multiple variations of the same Dolciando line are quite clear in their opinion: this coffee one is the only one that really deserves it, the others are not at the same level. A useful indication for those who find themselves in front of the shelf and don’t know which one to choose, avoiding spending money on less successful products.
It’s selling like hot cakes: better hurry
Positive word of mouth has meant that the egg is increasingly difficult to find on shelves. Those who want to buy it would do well not to wait too long, because availability is running out quickly. At this price and with this perceived quality, it’s no surprise that it’s selling out quickly.
The surprise inside is better than expected
Inside there was also a surprise, an elastic “tennis” bracelet with colored stones, costume jewelery obviously, but prettier than usual compared to the cheap surprises that often disappoint. A little extra that doesn’t hurt, even if the real reason for buying this egg remains only one: the chocolate.
Who produces it?
The Dolciando egg is produced by Socado, an Italian company based in Villafranca, in the province of Verona, active in the world of chocolate since the early Seventies. The factories are modern and technologically advanced, and the entire production process is managed here, from mixing the raw materials to final packaging. The Socado catalog includes pralines, bars, spreads, semi-finished products and specialties for the confectionery industry: it is therefore not a small laboratory, but a solid player in the market. Knowing that behind a discount product there is a company with this type of experience and structure inevitably changes the way you look at it on the shelf.
