After finalizing the registration for my yearly pilgrimage to the New York Chocolate Show, 2009 will be my fourth visit, I checked the list of exhibitors to see which new names and countries were popping up.
I did not have to go further than the latter A to find out that both Dubai and Jordan are being represented.
From Dubai comes Al Nassma whose claim to fame is to bring us the "first and finest camel milk chocolate" (I quote).
What I know for sure is that it will be my first taste of anything made with camel milk.
In their introduction, we learn that Al Nassma is the name of a cool wind from the ocean that brings relief to the desert.
Camel milk is said to have healing powers.
In July 2009, The Telegraph UK wrote that the firm was "founded and owned by Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, Al
Nassma was formally established in October last year and aims to produce 100
tons of premium camels' milk chocolate a year" and that "all chocolates are produced without preservatives or chemical additives with a
range of locally popular spices, nuts and honey".
They also note that the chocolates are produced in partnership with Autrian chocolatier Manner.
I will tell you after Sunday if it is a pleasant surprise.
Camels and Chocolate for NY Chocolate Show 2009, Part 1
I tried the Al Nassma stuff. It’s definitely interesting and a deeper caramel taste to the milk chocolate than most cow’s milk stuff on the market. Really the only benefit I see for it is for folks who can’t do lactose.
I tried the Al Nassma stuff. It’s definitely interesting and a deeper caramel taste to the milk chocolate than most cow’s milk stuff on the market. Really the only benefit I see for it is for folks who can’t do lactose.
Cybele
Thanks for your input
Did not think of the lactose intolerant aspect of it.
Is camel milk easier to digest like goat milk?
Cybele
Thanks for your input
Did not think of the lactose intolerant aspect of it.
Is camel milk easier to digest like goat milk?
Serge – the marketing materials about Camel’s milk say that it’s lactose free, though I wouldn’t suggest it for those who have true drastic allergies to milk proteins, just those who can’t handle too much dairy.
I’m not sure how much actual milk is in there, there wasn’t a percentage cacao/percentage milk solids listing on the wrapper.
Serge – the marketing materials about Camel’s milk say that it’s lactose free, though I wouldn’t suggest it for those who have true drastic allergies to milk proteins, just those who can’t handle too much dairy.
I’m not sure how much actual milk is in there, there wasn’t a percentage cacao/percentage milk solids listing on the wrapper.
Cybele
According to their representative at Chocolate Show, they are fine for people who are Lactose Intolerant.
Serge
Cybele
According to their representative at Chocolate Show, they are fine for people who are Lactose Intolerant.
Serge
is it sold in the states as of yet?
is it sold in the states as of yet?
Raphael
As far as I know it is only sold in a couple of locations, the shop at the American Museum of Natural History in New York and another place in San Francisco.
Serge
Raphael
As far as I know it is only sold in a couple of locations, the shop at the American Museum of Natural History in New York and another place in San Francisco.
Serge