Founder, Susan Pitkin learned in August, 2012 that her latest chocolate creation, the health-conscious DARK SECRET chocolate was Oprah’s choice for the “Favorite Things” television program and “O” magazine’s holiday gift guide. “Oprah picked and planned, tasted and touched, sniffed and snuggled her way through hundreds of items.” Oprah described her discovery of DARK SECRET chocolate, “I challenge
d our creative director, Adam Glassman, to find a bite-size, 100-calorie piece of dark chocolate with 67% cocoa, and he did it, with 10 calories to spare! CACAOCUVÉE specializes in creating hand made artisan chocolates and gourmet confections. Made with fresh ingredients and avoiding mass production techniques, the ultimate chocolate experience is achieved for the most discerning chocolate aficionado. Artistically blended ingredients balance in contrast with poignant accents, creating a fresh clean taste of pure elegance. Each chocolate slowly reveals the rich complexities of cacao with a sophisticated indulgence that lingers on the pallet. Small batch production achieves a standard of quality and freshness that will satisfy the most critical connoisseur. Whether you're an individual seeking a unique gift, or a business looking for a custom delicacy for an event, the artisan chocolates and gourmet confections from CACAOCUVÉE will provide an experience likely to become an addiction. Patty Cohen, owner at Goat Sheep Cow, purveyor of gourmet foods in Charleston, South Carolina shares her opinion of CACAOCUVÉE artisan chocolate as, “The Best Chocolate in the World”. DARK SECRET ™ chocolate, the most loved superfood, is the newest creation and the first artisan chocolate packaged in health conscious portions labeled for each day of the week. Two bite-size pieces, individually wrapped, are banded together and marked with each weekday, then assembled in a box of seven for a week or 30, for a full month's supply. Each daily portion of DARK SECRET chocolate is 90 calories or less depending on the
variety chosen. Varieties include Almond, Tart Cherries, Cacao Nibs and Espresso Beans. The real DARK SECRET is uncovered in the use of fine cacao ingredients with a minimal need for sweeteners. Cacao is recognized as a highly rated superfood in a category with blueberries and spinach. Healthy bite-sized pieces are carefully wrapped to create an experience worth savoring twice each day and are packaged to be part of a health conscious life style. Nutrition facts on each box describe the natural ingredients, calories and diabetic exchanges. The packaging is loaded with factual excerpts quoted from independent nutritional studies, revealing the many benefits of cacao and other superfood ingredients. At 90 calories per day or less, DARK SECRET chocolate is the perfect treat for health conscious chocolate lovers. A true indulgence with each bite, in sensible daily portions.
