I love chocolate. One of my favorite brands is Dove. I love the taste and consistency of their creamy smooth chocolate. My guy likes chocolate, especially dark chocolate. He likes mint too. And, he’s Diabetic. That’s why, for a small, pre-Valentine’s Day gift this year, I bought him a bag of candy I was sure he would enjoy. Read my Dove Sugar Free Rich Dark Chocolates with Mint Creme Review and find out if this product is good, or not!
Product Description
I happened upon this candy at my local Big Lots store. A 3.4-ounce bag cost $1.50 there. I assume it’s also available at mass retailers like Wal-Mart, Meijer, Target, Kroger, et cetera.
The nutritional facts about Dove Sugar Free Rich Dark Chocolates with Mint Creme are: a serving, which is 5 pieces, contains 190 calories, 140 are from fat; (there are about 2.5 servings in a bag); 15 grams of total fat; 10 grams saturated fat; 5 milligrams of cholesterol; 0 grams sodium; 22 grams of total carbohydrates, 0 grams of sugar and 17 grams of sugar alcohols.
Note: There’s a warning on the Dove Sugar Free Rich Dark Chocolates with Mint Creme stating that “Excessive Consumption May Have a Laxative Effect.”
The ingredients in this product include: Sugar Free Dark Chocolates Coating, (Maltitol, Chocolate Processed With Alkali, Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin, PGPR (emulsifier), Artificial Flavor, Coconut Oil and Natural Flavor.
Allergy Information: May contain peanuts and tree nuts.
Additional Health Information
As I said, Guy prefers dark chocolate, which is a plus, since it contains the highest number of flavonoids. Flavonoids have long been known for their antioxidant health benefits. Now, medical researchers have found they even help protect us against cancer and heart disease.
According to the Cleveland Clinic.org, “Some chocolate manufacturers are studying ways to retain the highest level of flavonoids while still providing acceptable taste.” On the reverse side of the Dove Sugar Free Rich Dark Chocolates with Mint Creme bag, it states, “Our special patented and proprietary COAPRO® process helps retain much of the naturally occurring cocoa flavanols.” Flavanols are one of the ten groups that flavonoids are divided into. So, I felt better than ever about choosing this candy for Guy.
Taste Test
As soon as you open a bag of Dove Sugar Free Rich Dark Chocolates with Mint Creme, you can smell the mint, it’s that aromatic. Guy said when he popped one of these candies in his mouth, he could taste the creamy chocolate. As it melted in his mouth, he could taste the mint creme more and more. He said it was delicious- it smelled heavenly.
Conclusion
If you’re looking for a sugar-free dark chocolate with mint creme, then look for a bag of Dove Sugar Free Rich Dark Chocolates with Mint Creme at your grocer’s. It not only tastes delicious, but it’s healthy for you too!
The front of the bag warns that it’s not a “low calorie food”. Eat 5 of these decadent chocolates and you’ll have consumed 190 calories. But, if you only eat 2 of these decadent chocolates, it’s a mere 76 calories. That’s not bad at all.
