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Kcal 65 Fat 4.8g Fat(sats) 4.5g Carbs 4.0g (per cube)One of the first things I do when I receive a chocolate bar/box of chocolates is check the ingredients. I don't know about you but I always feel a great deal better when I know what I am eating is made out of more natural raw materials. Now I am not asking for everything to be organic, fairtrade blah blah blah but when I saw the words 'hydrogenated coconut' and 'vegetable oil' sitting top of the list on the packet of this product I couldn't help but feel just a tad worried. Could I really subject myself to a product that contained 4.5g (over 25% GDA!) of saturated fat in just one small little chocolate ... in a word YES ... if only for the sake of this website.
I have managed to go a whole first paragraph without even telling you what the product is - I guess there is a first time for everything! These Moritz Chocolate Ice Cubes hail from Germany and were supplied to me by the ever giving Dean-German-Grocery. With coconut oil having a melting temperature of 76 centigrade (fact shamelessly nicked from Cybele's review at Candyblog SEE HERE!!), these chocolates came with the proposition at melting in the mouth with real ease. The chocolates came in some pretty tacky looking packaging that didn't appeal to me in any way whatsoever. They were held with in a clear plastic pouch that contained 200.0g of several foil wrapped, squidgy feeling chocolates inside. Due to the nature of the soft innards I think that this product would have been far better suited in a box, but this was unfortunately not the case. The chocolates themselves were a little melted in appearance but smelt reasonably enticing with a nice touch of nuttiness in and amongst the other sweeter smelling influences.
Despite not feeling all that enamoured with the prospect of eating saturated fat filled chocolate squares I did eat enough of these to get a good idea of the taste. Sadly I have to report that they were pretty damn tasty and had a unique texture that was nothing like I had ever had before. In regards to taste these chocolates had a really gianduja, praline type appeal to them and provided a delicious mixture of both chocolate and hazelnut influences. The flavours had very little in the way of progressiveness but the creamy undertones that supported both the chocolate and hazelnut made a resulting taste that was both moreish, yet at the same time quite rich. In terms of the texture these 'chocolates' really were unlike anything I had reviewed on ChocolateMission. The full on melt started as soon as the chocolates hit the tongue which not only brought an explosion of flavours straightaway but just as the name suggested provided an instant cool, tingly feeling as they melted on the tongue. I guess the only disappointing thing about these were the fact that I felt guilty eating more than two in one day which obviously didn't make for a fulfilling snack.
Overall however good these tasted I don't think that this can justify the ingredients that these are made of. I guess my view of these is very similar to that of McDonalds products in that however good their products probably taste I just cannot bring myself to eat them as I know that they are made of pretty crappy ingredients. There is no doubt that these Moritz Chocolate Ice Cubes provided a pretty unique experience when it came to the texture - as I said the quickness and smoothness of the melt was completely new to me. The taste was also pretty damn good with the chocolaty, hazelnut experience very well executed making them devilishly moreish. So would I recommend these to my readers? Maybe? possibly? potentially? ... I am undecided!? These are worth trying when eaten in moderation - but for the sake of your health I really wouldn't recommend scoffing a whole 200.0g bag.
7.6 out of 10
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Lol, yes, full of artery-clogging fat, and probably not worth it if it doesn't stand out in terms of taste. I haven't had these for ... hm ... probably 20 years? I remember that I only ever saw them at my Granddad's house, and I guess they appeal to children because of the "cooling" sensation.
This is the sort of product that shouldn't be allowed on the market. I have been doing some reading up and they as if they are really cheap, hence small children can buy loads of them. I know chocolate isn't healthy at the best of times but the thought of children consuming these on mass is scary. I'm glad we don't have these in England.
I guess that using the hydrogenated fat was the only way to create the smooth texture? Or perhaps it's just the cheap way of doing it. I simply couldn't enjoy something like this knowing how unhealthy it is. Nice to see your dedication to this site Jim!
I love these so much I have them all the time. The feel on the stuff melting in the mouth is AMAZE!
I think these are almost the same as those "icy cup" things you get in retro-stylee sweet shops. Anyone recall? They come in mini foil cupcake cases, all the colours of the rainbow. The ingredients are nearly identical to these. I had some not long ago oddly, the first couple were nice but then I felt like I was eating chocolatey lard/margarine and had to stop. The ingredient list is haunting.
Does anyone remember getting things like these in PnMix in newsagents back in 80/90s? I can remember that they tasted so good I used to fill my bag with loads of them. I feel a little ill now knowing what they are made of.
Thanks Jim
Ste
These just look absolutely awful. I can't believe you ate these Jim they just sound so yuck. You wouldn't catch me ever eating these.
Rxxx
I'm pretty sure that hydrogenated fats are banned in some countries. Obviously this can't be the case in Germany or these wouldn't exist.
Susanne
Wow 20 yrs ago!? I didn't realise this was such an old school product. I am surprised these are still around ... were people aware how bad these were for you back in the day?
David
Kids eating these on mass doesen't seem quite right to me either and I think your right if they are in fact as cheap as you say. Not cool.
Phil
Dedication or stupidity chap? I guess it is worth bearing in mind that products like Lindt Lindors must be similalry produced ... at leasy they are definietely worth it in terms of taste!
Anon
All the time you say? Each to their own I guess?
Lottie
I don't remember them myself but they sound very similar! I think chocolaty lard is a very accurate description. These are a bit like pork crackling I guess ... so totally wrong but a taste that is rather oddly quite nice.
Steven
See what Lottie said above ... looks like your both in the same camp.
Rachel
ALthough I say it is nice to try everything once I can't say I blame you about these.
Justin
Im not 100% sure about this but you could be right? I personally welcome the banning of those fats ... they don't have any benefitial nutritional aspects so why are maunfactures permitted to use them!? Good point well made!
Thanks everyone!
Jim
Now I know what you mean about the 'cool' sensation lol Lindt Lindors have that too.. mind you I imagine Lindt have much higher quality ingredients in them than these lol
Now that you mention it I remember when the 'extra dark' Lindors came out and I tried some... the inner filling had gone all weird, it was almost like the fat had split from the cocoa inside and they were all greasy. That put me off Lindor for a while. But I think most truffles are made with a large amount of vegetable fat so I guess it's to be expected.
They have indeed been around for a long time - they were invented in Germany in 1927! I doubt people knew at the time how bad it was health-wise.
These are super-delicious!
I do think it funny all this talk of banning these chocolates, as if they were made of nerve gas or something.
Nothing makes my day like seeing a health nut get hit by a bus. I can't believe you people are freaking out over a 0.4 ounce chocolate. Should you eat a whole bag in one sitting? NO! Are these chocolates an amazing, unique treat that can be enjoyed in moderation by any halfway responsible adult? YES! You are not going to live forever people, you might as well enjoy life while you are here. I'm not saying you shouldn't practice self control, but what is the point of living to be 100 if you never experience anything or do anything? Stop being so terrified and live a little.
76F that explains why the coconut oil is rock solid over here lol. @Michael lol well I admire people with the self-control to stick to the healthier chocolates...it would be torture for me though :D I would try these as a one time treat, if I saw them.
Ice Cubes bring back fond memories of childhood. I would take my allowance to the general store where there was a long shelf filled with "penny" candies. The most expensive item was the Ice Cube, at 5cents apiece. I would always splurge on one of these and have never forgotten that flavor and texture. I am currently 52 years old and perfectly healthy. Indulgence, in moderation, is living.
these are great tasting and flavor and mouth feel;but inexpensive they are not! At various sites they are up to $15 a #! But for me worth every penny! Brings back fond memories of childhood at least 35-40 yrs.ago.Yes, they have been around awhile.
These are SO amazing. Growing up the German Club at school always sold these and Gummy Bears to raise money. I would get so excited about school during the annual Ice Cube sale! They are a very guilty pleasure. For all those who are knocking them w/o trying, you have NO clue what you are missing.
Love the blog!
The word is smelled, not smelt. The chocolate really did take you back to childhood!
When I was a kid say 10 years old there was a small grocery store down the street in Mariemont Ohio. They always had plenty of candy in the front of the store. My parents wouldn't give me money to buy candy so I saved up pop and beer bottles I found around the area. Back then a pop bottle empty was worth two cents. After I save a few empty bottles I would go to thd store, cash them in a buy Ice Cubes. Wow what a treat. They were expensive then and they are expensive now but wow they still taste the same and with some fresh hot coffee...heaven. Best chocolate ever and still made by the same company.
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