2019 White Chocolate Awards Winners

We are proud to present the results of the 2019 WHITE CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition.

The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2019 WHITE CHOCOLATE AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel.

The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus.

The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Product Stickers, Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise.

Chip in a Bottle Strawberry Sumac with Fennel Pollen Truffle
Chip in a Bottle Stout Caramel with Black Cyprus Lava and Pistachio Brittle
Coco Gusto White Raspberry Bonbon
Panache Chocolatier White Jasmine
SELEUSS Chocolates Guava Mango Passion Fruit Truffle
Beijo de Chocolat 6-Piece Box - White Chocolate
Hot Tempered Chocolates Lavender Lemonade Bon Bon
Baetz Chocolates Taste of the Tropics
Delysia Chocolatier Caramel toffee coffee white chocolate bark
Hot Tempered Chocolates Southern Pineapple Sunrise Bon Bon
SELEUSS Chocolates Strawberries & Cream Truffle
Charlotte Truffles LLC White Chocolate
Delysia Chocolatier Lemon curd chocolate truffle
Panache Chocolatier Paris Spring
Shokolate Haven Pink Coconut

FAVORITES

Hot tempered lavendar lemonade
Tandem Mocha Brûlée
Flying noir
St. Croix black and white bon bon box
This is a tough questions. It was almost like an Olympic gymnastics competition. The difference between a 10 and a 9.75 was quite small. I would say Michael's edged out a few others. It was close!
Oro de cacao..dieter maier
Chip in a bottle strawberry sumac
My personal favorites were: Panache's white jasmine and Paris spring; Hot Tempered Chocolates's Lavender Lemonade; and St Croix's passion fruit and lively lemon.
Seleuss, Hot Tempered Chocolates, Beijo/div>

COMMENTS

Hot tempered lavender lemonade- great taste profile and texture, wonderful taste combination.
High marks to St. Croix Chocolate Co. for the beautiful, unique & sustainable outer packaging. I will reuse this for other things! I wasn't disappointed by the beauty of the chocolates inside, either. Gorgeously crafted. Coco Gusto has some of the most gorgeous chocolate I've ever seen, looking like a polished gemstone.
St Croix, Michael's, Flying Noir, Panache and Tandem all produced visually enticing pieces.
There are several whose flavors were of such high quality that it was almost impossible to pick a favorite. The following had flavors that were long lasting, textures that were most pleasing and an appearance that was art. Michael's, Flying Noir, Coco Guisti, Hot Tempered Chocolate,Tandam and Chip in a Bottle. I will look on line for them and order some for gifts for me and for my friends.
St Croix Chocolate Co: thanks for the wonder selection of magnificently crafted truffles. I loved the elegant white chocolate shells and the bold, bright flavors.
It seems that citrus, especially lemon taste works best with white chocolate. Many thanks to all companies who use citrus and tropical fruit flavors in their truffles. Oro de Cacao created the best white chocolate bar, very smooth, Dieter Meyer

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I enjoyed the truffles with a LESS sweet filling, to counteract the sweetness of the white chocolate itself, giving a better sugar balance. While the sweeter fillings might be good with dark chocolate, they were too much for the very sweet white chocolate. Baetz has a good Lemon Soufflet with tartness to counteract the very sweet white chocolate.
It's a pleasure when white chocolate delivers a rich satisfying flavor experience instead of overwhelming sweetness.
St Croix and Dieter Meier deserve extra points for package design
Panache made a product that was refreshing, satisfying and delicious. The flavors were excellent.
Panache Chocolatier's white jasmine truffle was a delight, with a perfect balance of tea and sweet chocolate. Hot Tempered Chocolates combination of lavender and lemonade was a memorable balance of bright citrus notes with subtle floral bouquet.