{"product_id":"date-sweetened-dark-chocolate-60-copy","title":"Date Sweetened Dark Chocolate (70%)","description":"\u003cp\u003e70% Date-Sweetened Dark Chocolate from Matt at New Norm Brands in Dallas, Texas. A bold, cocoa-forward dark chocolate made with just cocoa, organic dates, and cocoa butter, offering deep chocolate flavor with a touch of natural sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSourcing \u0026amp; practices\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatt sources cacao from small-holder farms in South America and prioritizes high-quality, simple ingredients. Because cacao’s flavor can shift with its region, growing conditions, and harvest, each batch can carry its own natural nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChocolate is a “Goldilocks product,” as Matt puts it: particle size, humidity, and temperature all have to be just right. He carefully manages each variable to create a smooth bar with a satisfying melt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep, bold, and cocoa-forward, with less sweetness than the 60% bar and a lingering dark chocolate finish. Organic dates provide just enough balance while letting the intensity of the cocoa shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it slowly, one square at a time, pair it with coffee, melt it into hot milk for a richly flavored drinking chocolate, or chop it for baking and topping pancakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the maker\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatt began developing New Norm after removing refined sugar and artificial sweeteners from his diet in 2015 and discovering how few products offered simple ingredients without sacrificing flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith no previous chocolate-industry experience, he immersed himself in the craft through books, videos, and plenty of trial and error. In 2024, he became a certified chocolatier through Ecole Chocolat. New Norm’s date-sweetened bars are the first step in his vision for naturally sweetened treats that taste every bit as good as their conventional counterparts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuick Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by: Matt Hoskisson, New Norm Brands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocation: Dallas, TX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractices: Cacao sourced from small-holder farms in South America; made with three simple ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 3.5 oz (100 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor: Bold, deep, cocoa-forward, and lightly sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest for: Dark chocolate lovers, slow snacking, drinking chocolate, baking, and melting over pancakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: Cocoa, organic dates, and cocoa butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDietary details: Plant-based and made with no added sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: Ideally store between 55–75°F and away from direct sunlight; avoid extended exposure to temperatures above 80°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllergen note: Manufactured in a facility that also processes milk, tree nuts, peanuts, and wheat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NewNorm Brands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45624431149165,"sku":"42002","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/7521\/7261\/files\/705375172_122189887046769070_6955198684114036577_n.jpg?v=1786659691","url":"https:\/\/localmarkethouse.com\/products\/date-sweetened-dark-chocolate-60-copy","provider":"The Local Markethouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}