Author Topic: Trader Joe's Parve Chocolate Chips Order (Read 125007 times)

CS1 · « **Reply #540 on:** March 22, 2015, 01:49:51 PM »

Quote from: aygart on March 22, 2015, 01:32:13 PM

Will do. Why don't they ever order enough? Are they available anywhere else in Lakewood?

Looks like they keep selling out. (Agree -- it's better to buy more and sell more.) Will ask the Lakewood distribution/salesperson. Once they taste that it's very good year-round perhaps they'll buy more. It's arriving too late for NPGS, where else would be a good location?

Dan · « **Reply #541 on:** March 22, 2015, 02:01:46 PM »

$3.99 at Ungers.
Seems to be the only option not made from chocolate liquor.

aygart · « **Reply #542 on:** March 22, 2015, 02:06:56 PM »

Quote from: CS1 on March 22, 2015, 01:49:51 PM

where else would be a good location?

Fire me personally shloimy's would be good but there are plenty of groceries in Lakewood. Super stop, food ex, farm fresh and more

CS1 · « **Reply #543 on:** March 22, 2015, 02:28:28 PM »

Quote from: Dan on March 22, 2015, 02:01:46 PM

$3.99 at Ungers.
Seems to be the only option not made from chocolate liquor.

Yes, exactly. You can tell an obvious difference, right? And these are very fresh. Is another 5 brand taste-test needed or is this the clear winner?

aygart · « **Reply #544 on:** March 23, 2015, 05:00:43 PM »

Quote from: CS1 on March 22, 2015, 10:22:45 AM

did she ask the manager of Kosher West? Sounds like their order sold out. He'll know the exact re-order day of the week from the distributor.

Today they had them on the shelf. DW says they were 2 dollars less than Geffen at 3.29

CS1 · « **Reply #545 on:** March 23, 2015, 05:08:06 PM »

Quote from: aygart on March 23, 2015, 05:00:43 PM

Today they had them on the shelf. DW says they were 2 dollars less than Geffen at 3.29

fantastic. Great to hear, and they taste MUCH better than gefen. At $3.29, taste some (or taste on Shabbos) and let us know. According to Dan:

Quote from: Dan on March 20, 2015, 06:32:00 PM

The pesach chips are delicious!

CS1 · « **Reply #546 on:** March 26, 2015, 05:34:05 PM »

Quote from: Dan on March 22, 2015, 02:01:46 PM

$3.99 at Ungers.
Seems to be the only option not made from chocolate liquor.

Maybe cheaper in Gourmet Glatt, Pomegranate, Breadberry, Moisha's, Season's, Empire Kosher, The Marketplace, BenZ's, Shalom's Kosher, Western Kosher, etc...

Freddie · « **Reply #547 on:** March 26, 2015, 08:36:00 PM »

I am sorry to show my am ha'aratzus but I have wondered for years.... what is the "chocolate liquor" that is in chocolate chips? It sounds like people on this thread have some hasagah in these inyanim, like Dan who says, "these chips are great. they're the only ones not made from chocolate liquor." That leads me to believe that chocolate liquor is to chocolate what high fructose corn syrup is to cane sugar.

But what is the chocolate liquor? Is it actual liquor? Does it have alcohol? Is it like Sabra?

And why is it a cheaper or easier alternative to real chocolate. A bottle of Sabra costs more than ten chocolate bars.

Please explain this to me. I know there are people here that UNDERSTAND this stuff. And please do not tell me to google it.

Thanks!

MarkS · « **Reply #548 on:** March 26, 2015, 09:24:52 PM »

Google it!!
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chocolate_liquor

CS1 · « **Reply #549 on:** March 26, 2015, 09:46:04 PM »

Quote from: Freddie on March 26, 2015, 08:36:00 PM

I am sorry to show my am ha'aratzus but I have wondered for years.... what is the "chocolate liquor" that is in chocolate chips? It sounds like people on this thread have some hasagah in these inyanim, like Dan who says, "these chips are great. they're the only ones not made from chocolate liquor."
Please explain this to me. I know there are people here that UNDERSTAND this stuff. And please do not tell me to google it. Thanks!

The best most efficient way is "Tasting is believing." for Shabbos party, set up 5 brands of chocolate chips:

Find a $5 bag of Paskesz, a $3.89 bag of Liebers/Gefen/Mishpacha, some of the 45% cocoa red bags for $2.99,
and then the 48% cocoa Calif. Gourmet ($3.29 in Lakewood) , and a $6 bag of Enjoy Life chunks if you really want to feel bad/waste money and place into unmarked bowls and taste what's better. Afterwards let us know your preferences of the the liquor chocolate vs. what taste of the 45-48% cacoa chocolate.

aygart · « **Reply #550 on:** March 26, 2015, 11:12:32 PM »

Quote from: MarkS on March 26, 2015, 09:24:52 PM

Google it!!
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chocolate_liquor

and how is this different from the process for these chips?

CS1 · « **Reply #551 on:** March 26, 2015, 11:22:08 PM »

Quote from: aygart on March 26, 2015, 11:12:32 PM

and how is this different from the process for these chips?

these are the Belgian style chocolates, so it's a higher quality and higher cocoa content at 48%. The Mishpacha often have a small fraction of that.
This article explains why Swiss is better for milk chocolate and Belgian is better for dark/Parve. Did you taste the blue bags from Kosher West yet?
Quote: "By contrast, those who prefer dark chocolate, appreciate the higher cocoa content of Belgian chocolate."
Link: http://bit.ly/BelgianChocoate
More info: http://www.streetdirectory.com/food_editorials/snacks/chocolates/whats_so_great_about_belgian_chocolate.html

aygart · « **Reply #552 on:** March 26, 2015, 11:24:36 PM »

Quote from: CS1 on March 26, 2015, 11:22:08 PM

these are the Bellgian style chocolates, so it's a higher quality with a higher cocoa content of 48%. The Mishpacha often have a small fraction of that.
This article explains why Swiss is better for milk chocolate and Belgian is better for dark/Parve. Did you taste the blue bags from Kosher West yet?
Quote: "By contrast, those who prefer dark chocolate, appreciate the higher cocoa content of Belgian chocolate."
Link: http://bit.ly/BelgianChocoate
More info: http://www.streetdirectory.com/food_editorials/snacks/chocolates/whats_so_great_about_belgian_chocolate.html

They are great and in a different league than the other frum brands. I think I like the red better but need to do a taste test.

CS1 · « **Reply #553 on:** March 26, 2015, 11:40:37 PM »

Quote from: aygart on March 26, 2015, 11:24:36 PM

They are great and in a different league than the other frum brands. I think I like the red better but need to do a taste test.

definitely. Many preferred red since Shavuos; now lots of people like the new 'blue' even more. Some still prefer 'red'. Eating a lot of the 'blue' at once is like eating a good chocolate bar.
Pure chocolate. (but a bar only gives you 3 oz. when you pay $3 - $4 ea.)

Emkay · « **Reply #554 on:** March 29, 2015, 04:24:55 AM »

Quote from: CS1 on March 26, 2015, 09:46:04 PM

The best most efficient way is "Tasting is believing." for Shabbos party, set up 5 brands of chocolate chips:

Find a $5 bag of Paskesz, a $3.89 bag of Liebers/Gefen/Mishpacha, some of the 45% cocoa red bags for $2.99,
and then the 48% cocoa Calif. Gourmet ($3.29 in Lakewood) , and a $6 bag of Enjoy Life chunks if you really want to feel bad/waste money and place into unmarked bowls and taste what's better. Afterwards let us know your preferences of the the liquor chocolate vs. what taste of the 45-48% cacoa chocolate.

Are you aware that you didn't answer his question at all?

Yordai Dooma · « **Reply #555 on:** March 29, 2015, 07:55:51 AM »

Quote from: Emkay on March 29, 2015, 04:24:55 AM

Are you aware that you didn't answer his question at all?

Oh, did you think that is what this thread is about? Sorry... Wrong thread.
This is the self advertisement thread...

Emkay · « **Reply #556 on:** March 29, 2015, 08:03:59 AM »

Quote from: Yordai Dooma on March 29, 2015, 07:55:51 AM

Oh, did you think that is what this thread is about? Sorry... Wrong thread.
This is the self advertisement thread...

lunatic · « **Reply #557 on:** March 29, 2015, 08:05:43 AM »

Quote from: Yordai Dooma on March 29, 2015, 07:55:51 AM

Oh, did you think that is what this thread is about? Sorry... Wrong thread.
This is the self advertisement thread...

Lol

Freddie · « **Reply #558 on:** March 29, 2015, 10:31:43 AM »

What is chocolate liquor?
Why is its use considered a mark of inferiority? (Or is it?)

CS1 · « **Reply #559 on:** March 29, 2015, 10:46:04 AM »

Quote from: Emkay on March 29, 2015, 04:24:55 AM

Are you aware that you didn't answer his question at all?

-1
Actually his specific question about liquor vs. cocoa was answered here: http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=37992.msg1102617#msg1102617
And, the reply of, "The best most efficient way is 'Tasting is believing'." answers how it affects taste for him -- as most like this Belgian chocolate much better than chocolate liquor products. He can see for himself.

The general consensus of hundreds of people is that they like this much better. In addition to be Kosher L'Pesach, and to cost less than KFP chocolate bars is an added bonus.

And:

Quote from: Freddie on March 29, 2015, 10:31:43 AM

What is chocolate liquor?
Why is its use considered a mark of inferiority? (Or is it?)

To answer this is partially based on personal opinion.
Once again -- taste testing is recommended to see one's personal taste/preferences. For logical answers, here's a start (tip: it's more about the cocoa content and actual cocoa bean roasting method than 'liquor'.)
http://belgium.beertourism.com/food/chocolate
http://hauserofbelgium.com/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=18
Plus, some info on soy-free chocolate: http://ultimatechocolateblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/chocolate-bars-with-no-soy-lecithin-are.html

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