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INGREDIENTS: Glaceed Orange Slice (Orange, Sugar, Wheat Glucose Syrup, Natural Flavor), Dark Chocolate (Unsweetened Chocolate, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin (an emulsifier), Vanilla.
ALLERGY INFORMATION CONTAINS: Milk, Soy, Wheat.
Products have been manufactured on equipment that processes Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Wheat, Egg, Soy, Milk
What are Glaceed Oranges au Chocolat, exactly?
Bissinger's Glaceed Oranges au Chocolat are submerged in natural sugar and bathed for two weeks so the sweetness penetrates the fruit. The result is a chewy, candied citrus slice with a dark chocolate finish that balances bright orange flavor and chocolate.
Where are the oranges sourced for this chocolate fruit?
Bissinger's sources the oranges for Glaceed Oranges au Chocolat from France. The fruit is preserved using a time-honored method, including a two-week sugar bath before it arrives in the United States for hand dipping. If you are shopping for classic French-style glaceed fruit with dark chocolate, this is made to match that tradition.
How is the fruit preserved before it is dipped?
Bissinger's preserves the orange slices by submerging them in natural sugar and bathing them for two weeks. That extended process allows the sugar to fully penetrate the fruit, creating the signature candied texture and sweetness. After preservation, each slice is dipped individually by hand in 60% dark chocolate.
What type of chocolate is used on these orange slices?
Bissinger's Glaceed Oranges au Chocolat use a 60% dark chocolate. Each orange slice is dipped individually by hand, which creates a full chocolate layer over the candied fruit. If you like the deeper cocoa taste of dark chocolate with bright citrus, the 60% cacao level is a classic pairing.
How many pieces are in the Glaceed Oranges box?
Bissinger's Glaceed Oranges au Chocolat includes 12 pieces. Each piece is an individually hand-dipped slice of glaceed orange coated in 60% dark chocolate. It is an easy count for sharing, gifting, or portioning over several occasions.
What should I expect the texture to be like?
Bissinger's Glaceed Oranges au Chocolat have a chewy, candied orange texture under a firm dark chocolate coating. The orange slices are sugar-preserved for two weeks, so the fruit becomes tender and sweet rather than fresh-juicy. For the best bite, let a piece sit at room temperature briefly so the chocolate and fruit soften slightly.
What allergens do these chocolate-covered oranges contain?
Bissinger's Glaceed Oranges au Chocolat contain milk, soy, and wheat. They are also manufactured on equipment that processes peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, egg, soy, and milk. If you are buying for someone with allergies, this shared-equipment note matters even when a specific nut is not listed as an ingredient.
What makes these different from regular chocolate-covered orange peel?
Bissinger's Glaceed Oranges au Chocolat use sliced orange fruit that is preserved in sugar for two weeks, then dipped in 60% dark chocolate. That is different from many chocolate orange products that use peel-only pieces or flavored chocolate. If you want a fuller orange bite with a candied center, the glaceed slice format is the main difference.
How should I store chocolate-covered glaceed orange slices?
Bissinger's Glaceed Oranges au Chocolat are best kept in a cool, dry place so the 60% dark chocolate stays set and the candied fruit maintains its texture. Strong odors can transfer to chocolate, so store the box away from spices or aromatic foods. If the chocolate looks dull or develops a light film, it can be normal cocoa butter bloom from temperature swings and does not mean the candy is unsafe.
Why are they described as hand-dipped and small-batch style?
Bissinger's Glaceed Oranges au Chocolat are dipped individually, by hand, in 60% dark chocolate. That hand-dipping approach supports the brand's handcrafted, heritage style and helps each piece get a complete chocolate coating over the candied orange slice. If you enjoy artisan chocolate-covered fruit, the individual dipping is a detail you can taste in the finished texture.
