The International Chocolate Awards is pleased to announce the Grand Jury Finalists of the Canadian National competition which was held on 25 – 27 September in Toronto.
The judging panel was made up of pastry chefs, journalists, restaurant reviewers, bloggers, culinary educators and chefs, as well as members of our Grand Jury.
The Grand Jury Finalists are the entries that made it through to the final Grand Jury round, following an initial technical Selection round and two days of Main round judging. The Finalists are the nominations from which the Grand Jury select the prize winners, through private voting. The Grand Jury follow strict rules, which you can read here (PDF).
While listing as a Grand Jury Finalist is an achievement in itself, it does not necessarily indicate that the entry will receive a prize.
The 2015 Canadian National competition Finalists are:
(In alphabetical order within each category)
Flavoured bars
Dark chocolate bars with an infusion or flavouring
Hummingbird Chocolate Maker (Canada) - Fleur de Sel 70%Hummingbird Chocolate Maker (Canada) - PB & Joy
The Violet Chocolate Company (Canada) - Rose Mint
Hof Chocolate (Canada) - Rose & Lemon
Dark chocolate bars with inclusions or pieces
Hummingbird Chocolate Maker (Canada) - Honey LavenderInspiration Chocolates (Canada) - Orange 'n the Coconut
The Violet Chocolate Company (Canada) - Tandoori Masala
The Violet Chocolate Company (Canada) - Taco
The Violet Chocolate Company (Canada) - Coffee & Cocoa Nibs
The Violet Chocolate Company (Canada) - Spicy Hibiscus
Cococo Chocolatiers (Canada) - Oregano Fusion Tablette
BLINK chocolate (Canada) - Sour Cherry & Cocoa Nib bark
BLINK chocolate (Canada) - Azteca bark
Palette de Bine (Canada) - Vietnam 72% "La batch boucane avec piments et sel de mer"
organicfair (Canada) - Little Italy organic dark chocolate bar
Milk chocolate bars with an infusion or flavouring
The Violet Chocolate Company (Canada) - Herbes de ProvenceThe Violet Chocolate Company (Canada) - Honey Rosemary
The Violet Chocolate Company (Canada) - Moroccan Spice
Milk chocolate bars with inclusions or pieces
The Violet Chocolate Company (Canada) - Birthday CakeBETA5 (Canada) - Milk Chocolate - Nibs - Sea Salt
Flavoured white chocolate bars
The Violet Chocolate Company (Canada) - Lemon DillThe Violet Chocolate Company (Canada) - Pumpkin Chai
Ganaches, palets, ganache pralines and truffles
Flavoured dark chocolate ganaches or truffles
Gem Chocolates (Canada) - Gold RushKnitted Goods Chocolates (Canada) - Toasted Western Cedar
BETA5 (Canada) - Porcini
Chocolate by Wickerhead (Canada) - Currant Rose Cardamon
BETA5 (Canada) - Absinthe
Soma Chocolatemaker (Canada) - Fig Balsamic Truffle
Soma Chocolatemaker (Canada) - Peach Magnolia
Flavoured milk chocolate ganaches or truffles
BETA5 (Canada) - SageInspiration Chocolates (Canada) - Monkey's Lunch - PBB
Soma Chocolatemaker (Canada) - Garam Masala Truffle
Cococo Chocolatiers (Canada) - Earl Grey Tea
Flavoured ganaches or truffles with combination coating or filling
Gem Chocolates (Canada) - Cézanne PearBETA5 (Canada) - Cucumber - Mint
BETA5 (Canada) - Celery - Peanut
Soma Chocolatemaker (Canada) - Thai Stick
Soma Chocolatemaker (Canada) - Vietnamese Coffee
Cococo Chocolatiers (Canada) - Mango Peppercorn
Cococo Chocolatiers (Canada) - Mint
Cococo Chocolatiers (Canada) - Sambucca
Old Firehall Confectionery (Canada) - Cherry Pistachio Truffle
Old Firehall Confectionery (Canada) - Passion Fruit Lavender Truffle
Succulent Chocolates and Sweets (Canada) - Raspberry Bonbon
Succulent Chocolates and Sweets (Canada) - Pumpkin Spice Bonbon
Succulent Chocolates and Sweets (Canada) - Earl Grey Tea Bonbon
Succulent Chocolates and Sweets (Canada) - The Crunchy Apple Bonbon
Nuts
Nut based pralines with dark chocolate
BETA5 (Canada) - Roasted Beet - GingerBETA5 (Canada) - Raspberry - Rose
Nut based pralines with milk chocolate
BETA5 (Canada) - PumpkinCococo Chocolatiers (Canada) - Salted Peanut Butter Cup
BETA5 (Canada) - Sesame - Sriracha
BETA5 (Canada) - Hibiscus - Pistachio
Caramels
Dark chocolate enrobed caramels
Gem Chocolates (Canada) - Lime Chili CaramelCococo Chocolatiers (Canada) - Chocolate Caramel with Thai Ginger
Spreads
Spreads with milk chocolate
Inspiration Chocolates (Canada) - French GanacheInspiration Chocolates (Canada) - Aztec Spice
