Just as the name suggests, the new Slightly Coated Dark Chocolate Almonds product features almonds that are only slightly coated with chocolate – unlike the classic version of the treat that features a thick chocolate shell. The new product starts with California Almonds, which are dry-roasted, tumbled in a barrel of chocolate, and then finished with a dusting of cocoa powder and sea salt. The result is a chocolate-to-nut ratio ends up being about 20% chocolate and 80% nut (versus the typical ratio of 66% chocolate to 33% nut). As the brand explains, “This means each Slightly Coated Dark Chocolate Almond that you pop in your mouth has a delightful crunch, with enough salty sweetness to more-than-slightly satisfy your snack cravings!”
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