We are proud to present the results of the 2nd Annual Sugar Free Chocolate AWARDS Competition.

The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the SUGAR FREE 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 Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise.

Best Taste

4.5 STARS

  • Codinha Chocolate Sugar-Free Fruit and Nut Bar
  • Rayluca Chocolate Glazed Orange
  • Dusso Chocolate DUSSO CHOCOLATE Date Pralines

4 STARS

  • GRUPO CIMA DORADA SRL CHOCOPUNTO BY MABEL DARK CHOCOLATE 85% SUGAR FREE
  • Sana Dark chocolate bar Classic
  • Sana White chocolate bar Classic
  • The Good Chocolate Salted Almond Zero Sugar Chocolate

3.5 STARS

  • GRUPO CIMA DORADA SRL CHOCOPUNTO BY MABEL MILK CHOCOLATE 50% SUGAR FREE
  • Zazubean Organic Chocolates SLINKY ZERO OAT MILK ALMOND CRUNCH
  • GRUPO CIMA DORADA SRL CHOCOPUNTO BY MABEL DARK CHOCOLATE 78% SUGAR FREE
  • Sana Raspberry white chocolate bites
  • The Good Chocolate Himalayan Salt Zero Sugar Chocolate
  • Zazubean Organic Chocolates SLINKY ZERO SUPER DARK PANAMA

3 STARS

  • The Good Chocolate Coconut Turmeric Zero Sugar Dark Chocolate

Best Ingredient Combinations

4.5 STARS

  • Rayluca Chocolate Glazed Orange
  • Dusso Chocolate DUSSO CHOCOLATE Date Pralines
  • Codinha Chocolate Sugar-Free Fruit and Nut Bar

4 STARS

  • Zazubean Organic Chocolates SLINKY ZERO OAT MILK ALMOND CRUNCH
  • Sana Raspberry white chocolate bites
  • Sana White chocolate bar Classic

3.5 STARS

  • GRUPO CIMA DORADA SRL CHOCOPUNTO BY MABEL DARK CHOCOLATE 85% SUGAR FREE
  • GRUPO CIMA DORADA SRL CHOCOPUNTO BY MABEL DARK CHOCOLATE 78% SUGAR FREE
  • Sana Dark chocolate bar Classic
  • The Good Chocolate Himalayan Salt Zero Sugar Chocolate
  • The Good Chocolate Salted Almond Zero Sugar Chocolate
  • The Good Chocolate Coconut Turmeric Zero Sugar Dark Chocolate
  • Zazubean Organic Chocolates SLINKY ZERO SUPER DARK PANAMA

3 STARS

  • GRUPO CIMA DORADA SRL CHOCOPUNTO BY MABEL MILK CHOCOLATE 50% SUGAR FREE

Best Texture

4.5 STARS

  • Codinha Chocolate Sugar-Free Fruit and Nut Bar
  • Rayluca Chocolate Glazed Orange
  • Zazubean Organic Chocolates SLINKY ZERO OAT MILK ALMOND CRUNCH
  • Dusso Chocolate DUSSO CHOCOLATE Date Pralines

4 STARS

  • Sana Raspberry white chocolate bites
  • Sana White chocolate bar Classic
  • Sana Dark chocolate bar Classic

3.5 STARS

  • GRUPO CIMA DORADA SRL CHOCOPUNTO BY MABEL DARK CHOCOLATE 85% SUGAR FREE
  • GRUPO CIMA DORADA SRL CHOCOPUNTO BY MABEL MILK CHOCOLATE 50% SUGAR FREE
  • The Good Chocolate Coconut Turmeric Zero Sugar Dark Chocolate
  • The Good Chocolate Salted Almond Zero Sugar Chocolate
  • GRUPO CIMA DORADA SRL CHOCOPUNTO BY MABEL DARK CHOCOLATE 78% SUGAR FREE
  • Zazubean Organic Chocolates SLINKY ZERO SUPER DARK PANAMA
  • The Good Chocolate Himalayan Salt Zero Sugar Chocolate

3 STARS

  • NA

Most Unique

4.5 STARS

  • Codinha Chocolate Sugar-Free Fruit and Nut Bar
  • Rayluca Chocolate Glazed Orange
  • Dusso Chocolate DUSSO CHOCOLATE Date Pralines

4 STARS

  • Zazubean Organic Chocolates SLINKY ZERO OAT MILK ALMOND CRUNCH
  • The Good Chocolate Coconut Turmeric Zero Sugar Dark Chocolate
  • Sana Raspberry white chocolate bites

3.5 STARS

  • Sana White chocolate bar Classic
  • Zazubean Organic Chocolates SLINKY ZERO SUPER DARK PANAMA
  • The Good Chocolate Salted Almond Zero Sugar Chocolate
  • GRUPO CIMA DORADA SRL CHOCOPUNTO BY MABEL DARK CHOCOLATE 85% SUGAR FREE

3 STARS

  • The Good Chocolate Himalayan Salt Zero Sugar Chocolate
  • Sana Dark chocolate bar Classic
  • GRUPO CIMA DORADA SRL CHOCOPUNTO BY MABEL DARK CHOCOLATE 78% SUGAR FREE
  • GRUPO CIMA DORADA SRL CHOCOPUNTO BY MABEL MILK CHOCOLATE 50% SUGAR FREE

Best Overall Sugar Free Chocolate

GOLD

  • Codinha Chocolate Sugar-Free Fruit and Nut Bar
  • Rayluca Chocolate Glazed Orange

SILVER

  • Dusso Chocolate DUSSO CHOCOLATE Date Pralines
  • GRUPO CIMA DORADA SRL CHOCOPUNTO BY MABEL DARK CHOCOLATE 85% SUGAR FREE
  • Sana Raspberry white chocolate bites
  • The Good Chocolate Salted Almond Zero Sugar Chocolate
  • Zazubean Organic Chocolates SLINKY ZERO OAT MILK ALMOND CRUNCH

BRONZE

  • GRUPO CIMA DORADA SRL CHOCOPUNTO BY MABEL DARK CHOCOLATE 78% SUGAR FREE
  • Sana White chocolate bar Classic
  • Sana Dark chocolate bar Classic
  • The Good Chocolate Coconut Turmeric Zero Sugar Dark Chocolate
  • The Good Chocolate Himalayan Salt Zero Sugar Chocolate
  • Zazubean Organic Chocolates SLINKY ZERO SUPER DARK PANAMA

HONORABLE MENTION

  • CHOCOPUNTO 78% Dark Chocolate Sugar Free
  • CHOCOPUNTO 78% Dark Chocolate with Cocoa Nibs Sugar Free
  • Kakaozon Chocolate 72% Ecuadorian Cacao Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate

DIRECT FROM THE JUDGES


JUDGES' FAVORITES

  • The Codinha Fruit and Nut bar and the Rayluca Chocolate Glazed Orange were my favorites. In both, the fruit flavors compensated for the lower sweetness.
  • Love the two Chocopunto dark chocolates by Grupo Cima Dorada (78% and 85%). The cacao flavor notes shine through beautifully. The 78% tastes like a fine red wine.
  • Good chocolate almond salted
  • the Dusso date praline was phenomenal, the rich texture was lovely.
  • the Codinha fruit and nut bar was gorgeous and delicious !
  • Codinha Chocolate Sugar free fruit + nut bar

JUDGES' COMMENTS

  • The Sana Classic White Chocolate bar was very creamy and had layers of coconut and vanilla flavor. Yummy!
  • The Chocopunto 78% and 85% dark chocolate bars achieve what few chocolate bars have... they taste like a fine red wine. This is a dark, red, rich cacao flavor profile with overtones of red grapes and black currants. No sugar required. Bravo!
  • Love citrus fruit combo grapefruit, orange, lemon, lime, raspberry, nuts, pecans, walnuts, macademia, hazelnut
  • A difficult choice for favorite between the Codhinha Fruit and Nut Bar and Rayluca Chocolate Glazed Orange. Both excellent confections, tasting naturally sweet, with great chocolate flavors.
  • Codinha Chocolate Sugar-Free Fruit and Nut Bar - a gourmet candy bar, loved the quality ingredients, texture and flavor, I cannot detect the erythritol
  • Dusso Chocolate DUSSO CHOCOLATE Date Pralines - did not realize it was date until I began judging, reminds me of the raw chocolate mousse made with dates I that I love, I cannot detect the erythritol
  • The Good Chocolate Salted Almond - skimpy on almonds, nice texture on the coconut turmeric
  • Sana Raspberry white - superb use of powdered raspberries, lovely flavor and texture, the melt point of this brand is enjoyable, very creamy and satisfying

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