1. LICORICE-CARAMEL ICE CREAM
Made in-house, Xococava’s ice cream is less rich but more flavourful than butterfat-laden supermarket versions. Black Italian licorice grounds are added to the caramel, giving a complex twist. 500 mL $7.95. Xococava.

2. CURRY TRUFFLES
Moroco Chocolat, a new chocolaterie and café, makes its potent truffles in-house. The 18 flavours (and counting) range from unexpected—Thai Me Up (white chocolate, lemon, basil and mint), Mintjito (bittersweet chocolate, spearmint, lime and rum)—to daring: Curry in a Hurry blends milk couverture with curry spices and coconut milk. The taste is unusual but delicious, with a slight chili kick. $2.75 each. Moroco Chocolat Boutique, Salon, Cocoa Bar, 99 Yorkville Ave., 416-961-2202.

3. JASMINE ORANGE JELLY
Quebec company Arôme Fleurs & Fruits’ take on marmalade merges the Brit staple with the intensely perfumed jasmine bloom. An eye-opener on morning toast. $5. Pusateri’s.

4. 100 PER CENT CACAO CHOCOLATE BAR
The most intense of Soma’s goodies is made with ground Ghanaian, Malagasy and Dominican nibs, a little bit of cocoa butter and no sugar. Much more pleasant than the baking chocolate mistakenly eaten as a kid, it’s still an acquired taste. $5.50. Soma.

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