Kind Choclate Almond

Kind Choclate Almond is a chocolate-and-almond snack from Esplanda. This page lists only the name, the category and the brand, so the notes below describe what this kind of snack usually offers, not a measured profile of this exact product. Check the pack for the ingredient list, weight and allergen information. Snacks that combine chocolate with almonds usually rely on contrast. Expect a sweet, cocoa-forward coating over a nut with a toasted, slightly buttery flavor and a firm crunch. The almond keeps the chocolate from tasting flat, and the chocolate softens the almond's faint bitterness. Eat it at room temperature, since chilling can mute the cocoa and make the coating hard to bite through. Keep it away from heat and direct sunlight so the chocolate doesn't soften or bloom. For pairings, black coffee, espresso and unsweetened tea suit it well because their bitterness balances the sweetness. A glass of cold milk works too. Adults who like to match snacks with drinks can try a tawny port or a nutty sherry, whose dried-fruit and nut notes echo the almond. The pieces can also be chopped over plain yogurt or ice cream, or stirred into oatmeal, for extra crunch. No glassware is needed unless you're serving a drink alongside. A small dish or a flat plate is enough for sharing.