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December 07, 2007
Chokocrak
Chokocrak label
I saw this candy bar, manufactured by Dulcería Italiana under the Laposse label, at Wal-Mart. I bought it just for the box, but I wasn't going to let chocolate go to waste. I have to say, Chokocrak is really good. A lot of chocolate sold as candy here in Mexico is not very good, but I have to admit that I really liked this one. It is kind of like a Nestlé's Crunch, but with raisins, and huge: the bar is like 4" x 7".
As is typical of stores in Mexico (and especially Wal-Mart), the next time I went back and tried to buy more, they did not have it. Furthermore, none of the employees working the candy section knew what I was talking about it when I asked. Maybe they don't make it anymore, but I suspect it fell prey to Wal-Mart's no restocking policy. If you ever get the chance though, I recommend that you try Chokocrak. You'll be hooked!
Posted by crispy at December 7, 2007 01:24 PM
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Run do not walk back to Wal-Mart. Ask in the candy department where they have the Christmas turrones stocked, and grab all you can. The brand I like best is Emperador.
These are chocolates and other types of turrones (try the pistachio!) imported from Spain, but they're only available at Christmas. Judy and I bought four boxes of 72% dark chocolate when we were in GDL in November. The total price? 80 pesos, more or less for the four boxes.
They're all wonderful, but grab them now. You won't see them again till next November.
Posted by: Cristina at December 8, 2007 08:44 AM
The fact it says "TEENS" at the top puts it over the top.
Posted by: Mark Allen at December 8, 2007 09:43 AM
I agree with Mark - I saw the "Teens" thing and almost lost it!
Posted by: Carol at December 10, 2007 12:51 PM