Today, Kevin and I are excited to try two varieties of Chakur chocolate bars from Aldi. We have the dark chocolate with salty fudge and almond, and the milk chocolate with brownie and salted caramel. Each bar costs $2.49 and is part of Aldi's in-house brand.
We'll start with the dark chocolate. The bar is quite substantial, similar to Tony's Chocolonely but not as thick. The packaging and design seem to draw inspiration from Tony's. This bar contains 5 oz (150 g) of chocolate, with each serving (25 g) containing 130 calories. It's manufactured in Belgium.
Dark Chocolate with Salty Fudge and Almond
- Taste: The chocolate is very dark and has a noticeable saltiness.
- Texture: The almonds add a nice crunch and the chocolate has a snappy bite.
- Overall Impression: While the chocolate is decent, it lacks excitement. The almonds and salty fudge are pleasant, but the overall experience is just okay for us. However, at $2.49, it offers good value for a high-quality dark chocolate bar.
Next, we tried the milk chocolate with brownie and salted caramel. Again, the serving size is 25 g with 130 calories per serving.
Milk Chocolate with Brownie and Salted Caramel
- Taste: The milk chocolate has a subtle toffee flavor and a noticeable saltiness.
- Texture: The bar includes small pieces that look like brownie bits, but they don't taste distinctly like brownie. The overall flavor is reminiscent of a salted Heath bar.
- Overall Impression: This chocolate is more enjoyable than the dark variety. Although the brownie flavor isn't prominent, the combination of milk chocolate and salted caramel works well. However, it's still not the most exciting chocolate bar we've tried.
Comparison to Tony's Chocolonely
Chakur's design clearly takes cues from Tony's Chocolonely. While Tony's bars are thicker and have a unique, hard-to-break pattern, Chakur offers a similar experience at a lower price. However, we prefer chocolate bars that are easier to portion and consume. Chakur's design makes it difficult to determine serving sizes without weighing the pieces.
Conclusion
Both Chakur bars are decent but not outstanding. Given the choice, we might not buy them again as there are better options available. However, for those who shop exclusively at Aldi and are looking for an affordable, quality chocolate bar, Chakur's offerings are worth trying. There may also be other varieties available, such as white chocolate, so keep an eye out in your local Aldi store.
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