The ruby cacao, which can be found in Ecuador, Brazil and Ivory Coast, releases its hue during the bean’s fermentation process, the company said.
“The Häagen-Dazs brand encourages consumers to indulge in the finest, and the ruby cacao collection is an extraordinary new experience for people to try,” Rachel Jaiven, Häagen-Dazs brand manager said. “The flavor is fresh, fruity and smooth with an aftertaste of berry and a hint of cacao. The brand has expertly paired ruby's unique, delicious taste profile and intriguing color with decadent Häagen-Dazs ice cream, offering consumers a variety of ways to experience this exceptional innovation.”
Products part of the Häagen-Dazs ruby cacao collection include:
- Ruby Cacao Crackle Pistachio Sweet Cream Trio Crispy Layers, which features ruby cacao layers, as well as the brand’s pistachio and sweet cream ice cream. A 14-oz. container retails for $5.49; and
- Ruby Cacao Ice Cream Bars, which contain sweet ice cream that has been dipped in a ruby cacao coating, and contains fruity berry notes. A box of three bars retails for $4.49.
Häagen-Dazs’ ruby cacao collection is rolling out to freezer aisles nationwide and will only be available until September.