Izzy’s Chocolates Tasting

Izzy’s Chocolates, which are made in Baltimore by hand, are made with prime Belgian Callebaut chocolate. Callebaut is one of the few chocolate makers that still selects, roasts, and grinds its own cocoa beans. The beans are roasted in the entire shell to protect them and keep intact the subtle aromas and other components. Grinding is made to reach very fine particles; pure cocoa butter and natural vanilla are added to complete the perfect taste and texture. Plum, Apricot, Pineapple are the classical Izzy's Chocolate flavors that are smooth, delicate flavors, not overly sweet. The combination of fruit, pecans and dulce de leche is a real treat for your taste buds. No preservatives and gluten-free.

Mango, Coconut, Cranberry is for those adventurous folks. You won't find mango and cranberry with chocolate very often. And if you think you have tasted chocolate filled with coconut before try Izzy's coconut chocoteja (chocolate bonbons). No nuts, no preservatives and gluten-free combination. Izzy's Bites are smaller chocolate pieces (1/2 oz) for those pairing with wine or any other type of drink. Izzy's Bites come in 6-fruit combinations: plum, apricot, pineapple, coconut, mango and cranberry. They come with no nuts, no preservatives and are gluten-free.

Izzy’s Chocolates is owned by Peruvian born Debora Varon, who now resides in Baltimore, Maryland. Varon has a Masters degree in Food Science. Varon states, “when making chocolate use ingredients of the highest quality.”