African cocoa beans impart a full bodied toasted cocoa flavor to this chocolate. The 55% cocoa content may be termed bittersweet by some manufacturers, however the careful bean selection, roasting and very fine grinding create an extremely smooth and delicious dark chocolate. The balance of cocoa liquor, sugar, cocoa butter and fine grind create a chocolate that melts quickly in your mouth. Those who thought they didnt like dark chocolate usually find this dark chocolate delicious. Shelf Life: 360 Days 3.2 Ounce