Dark Chocolate Oranges

Dark chocolate dipped orange slice
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Dark chocolate oranges are one of the most popular dark chocolate and fruit combinations.  There's just something special about the citrus and chocolate combination.

Dark chocolate covered orange wedges
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Dark chocolate covered orange wedges

There are two major combinations of dark chocolate and orange:  dark chocolate with actual orange pieces, and dark chocolate containing orange flavoring.  There are a few other interesting options.  And then you can find pretty much any of the above in the selection of chocolate bars.

Dark chocolate covered orange peels
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Dark chocolate covered orange peels

Dark Chocolate With Orange

Probably the most popular item in this category is dark chocolate covered  orange peels, sometimes candied, sometimes not.  And, yes, you can find dark chocolate covered orange wedges or slices.

Terry's dark chocolate orange
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Dark Chocolate With Orange Flavoring

A big favorite here are orange sized spheres that breaks down into appropriately sized wedges.  Also popular are round slices that separate into triangular wedges.

Other Stuff

I had never heard of chocolate orange jelly or sauce.  But dark chocolate versions of these are out there.  I guess I just don't get out enough.  And how about this one -- dark chocolate with orange-flavored caramel and cashews, on a pretzel?  Yes, really!

Dark Chocolate Bars with Orange

Many, many manufacturers make a dark chocolate bar with orange.  Orange peel is still a favorite.  Look at these:

  • Chocolove 55% Orange Peel in Dark Chocolate
  • Dolfin 64% Dark with Candied Orange Peel
  • Cafe-Tasse 54% Dark Orange, with candied orange peels
Theo 70% Orange Dark Chocolate
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Of course, dark chocolate with orange bits or orange flavor is very popular, too:

  • Endangered Species 70% Dark Chocolate with Orange
  • Guylian Belgian Orange Dark Chocolate 
  • Vivani 70% Dark Chocolate with Orange Flavour
  • Newman's Own 54% Orange Dark Chocolate Bar
  • Theo 70% Orange Dark Chocolate
  • Equal Exchange 65% Orange Dark Chocolate
  • Lindt 70% dark chocolate with orange filling

Many Dark chocolate bars with orange include other ingredients as well, such as nuts or spices:

  • Green & Black's Bittersweet Dark Chocolate with Orange and Spices
  • Olivier 70% Dark Chocolate with Orange and Ginger
  • Lindt 47% Orange Intense, with orange pieces and almonds
  • Butlers Dark Chocolate with Orange and Almond
  • Ghirardelli Intense 60% Dark Chocolate with Orange Bits and Almonds
  • Seeds of Change 59% Dark Chocolate with Orange and Fig

There's just a great selection of dark chocolate with orange in many combinations.  Almost everyone is playing!


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