Noir
by Callebaut
Impact
Not taking any chances for the mass market; give 'em the LCD WMD. Massively hits & obliterates the target: suckerz everywhere. Hear their inner-voice: 'They'll never know the difference between this pure Dutched / stripped naked bar vs. the real chocolate'.
Score another for the machinery of big profit.
Score another for the machinery of big profit.
Appearance 4.3 / 5
| Color: | soylent brown |
| Surface: | tight mold & finish |
| Temper: | beaded shine |
| Snap: | perfect pitch; straight edge |
Aroma 6.1 / 10
desiccated coconut, metallic alkali, cocoa dust, & dried marshmallow w/ vinyl cover fried in peanut oil
Mouthfeel 8.9 / 15
| Texture: | firm body; powdery (42-43% sugar very apparent) |
| Melt: | wax |
Flavor 29.3 / 50
peanut (dirty machine oil) -> coconut-cocoa complex overlaid on big vanillin -> steadies out soy -> finishes coffee grain
Quality 11.2 / 20
Industrial slag. That said, the amplitude & scale to the flavor are scary. Most are just gonna luv it.