'I Can Eat A Million Of Them': This Aldi Dark Chocolate Is A Must-Buy, According To Customers

On the list of the best products to buy at Aldi, chocolate ranks up there for sure. Aldi has some of the finest grocery store chocolate bars because the discount grocer sources them from Europe, and European chocolate is widely regarded as superior among connoisseurs. The store's Moser Roth and Choceur brands come in a wide range of varieties, but, for our money, there's one bar that stands above the rest. According to a wide range of internet reviews, the Moser Roth 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate bar is a real winner, offering a mature, deep chocolate taste without the occasionally cloying sweetness of milk chocolate.

On a Reddit thread where the original poster dubbed the 85% cocoa bar the best in the world and claimed that "[I] can eat a million of them," other commenters swarmed to agree. "Worth noting that these chocolate bars have a 'Fair Trade' certification on them. It is so hard to find affordable fair trade chocolate that even at >$3 these are still a steal," one commenter remarked. Over on Facebook, several posts concurred that this chocolate was the real deal. "Looking for a true dark chocolate bar that won't break the bank? Look no further than Aldi!" one buyer trumpeted. "At ALDIs [sic] I have been pleased with Moser Roth 85% dark chocolate made in Germany," another succinctly stated. Over on s1dd.com, a blogger's taste test of dark chocolate bars gave the Moser Roth 85% Cocoa bar a favorable review, stating that it was smooth and quite a lot better than anticipated for a budget brand.

There's a long list of chocolate types, all with different uses. High-cocoa dark chocolate, like that offered by Aldi, can be a bit of an acquired taste if you are used to the sweetness of lower-cocoa varieties, like those widely available on candy bar displays. More than just acting as an indulgent treat, moderate amounts of dark chocolate may actually be good for you: it's high in fiber, minerals, antioxidants, and compounds that can protect against heart disease (as per Healthline). Nibbling one of the individually-portioned squares of Aldi's dark chocolate is all well and fine, of course, but that's not the only way you can enjoy it.

Anecdotal reports have stated that the Moser Ruth chocolate is excellent for tempering, which is the process by which solid chocolate is converted into a liquid form that will harden into a shiny and delicious product. Using tempered dark chocolate to coat fruit like berries or apple slices is a great way to enjoy the nutritional benefits from both! We're also huge fans of breaking chocolate bars into shards to use in baking cookies for the ultimate in rich chocolate flavor. Dark chocolate chip cookies are a pleasure that few can resist! 

Speaking of grown-up, we love tiny pieces of dark chocolate served with wine on a small, curated charcuterie board. Kids may not appreciate the deep, bitter savor of very dark chocolate, but discerning adults will get the point. As of this writing, the 85% cocoa bars sell for $3.65 apiece, which some reviews complained was a significant jump from what they used to retail for. We think that, for indulgent European chocolate that you can enjoy for days at a time, a sub-$4 price tag is still a steal.