Can I join your mailing list?

Yes. We send emails to alert you to special deals and new products. We never share or exploit your email address. Please email us at mailinglist@bonbonbar.com with "Subscribe" in the subject to join.

How did this company come about?

You can read all about Nina, the founder of BonBonBar LLC, here. You can also check out her food blog, Sweet Napa.

For how long will your products stay fresh?

When they are stored in an airtight container at 68F in a low humidity environment, the Malt Bar is best within 2 weeks of its production; the Caramel Nut Bar, Orange Bar, Scotch Bar, and Marshmallows are best within 3 weeks of their production; and the Caramels are best within 1 month. We use only fresh ingredients and no artificial preservatives, so they should be eaten as soon as you can manage once you receive them. Their freshness is part of what makes them special and contributes to their pure flavors. They are not designed, for example, to sit on store shelves for months.

Should your products be refrigerated or frozen?

They should not be refrigerated. The moisture, temperature, and odors in the refrigerator will adversely affect the flavor and textures of the bars and marshmallows.

We do, however, have fond memories of eating frozen candy bars on hot summer afternoons as children, so you can go ahead and see how you like frozen Caramel Nut Bars and Orange Bars if you want, tightly wrapped. We do not recommend freezing the Malt Bar, because the butter in the cookie makes it get very hard. Marshmallows should not be frozen.

Are your confections organic?

We use organic ingredients whenever possible, but our products are not 100% organic. Currently, our organic ingredients include cream, milk, walnuts, almonds, malt syrup, cacao nibs, sea salt, oranges, and bourbon vanilla beans. We expect this list to grow.

Do you use local ingredients?

Whenever possible. As a California company, we have access to a wealth of phenomenal fresh ingredients. For example, our Caramel Nut Candy Bar contains three varieties of nuts -- all grown in California. We discovered the pecans and walnuts at the Santa Monica Farmers Market. Our Orange Bar also contains pecans, eggs, orange blossom honey, and organic oranges from the Santa Monica Farmers Market. Our Wildflower Honey Caramels are also made with honey from the Santa Monica Farmers Market.

Why do your candy bars cost more than other candy bars?

It takes a lot of time and fine ingredients to make our bars. Everything is handmade. We are even infusing our own fruit liqueurs from farmers market fruit for future bars. Each of our products takes two days to make, and unlike simple truffles, some are made of multiple components. By weight, our bars are about $46 per pound, which is very reasonable compared to other artisan confectioners. One candy bar is the equivalent of at least 3 truffles.

Which potential allergens are in your products?

Nuts. We use organic almonds, organic walnuts, and pecans in our Caramel Nut Bar and pecans in our Orange Bar, so there may be traces of nuts in all of our products. If you are allergic to these nuts, you should consider avoiding our products.

Dairy. Cream, butter and/or milk are in all of our candy bars and caramels.

Gelatin. Our Marshmallows contain gelatin.

Gluten. Our Malt Bar contains Unbleached AP Flour in the shortbread, so it contains gluten. All of our products contain contain glucose.

Eggs. The nougat in our Orange bar contains egg whites.

Honey. The nougat in our Orange Bar contains orange blossom honey. Our Wildflower Caramels also contain honey.

Which ingredients are not in your products?

Our products never contain high-fructose corn syrup, food coloring, artificial flavors, artificial preservatives, wax, margarine, hydrogenated fats, added lecithin, flavored oils, or additives.

What is ganache?

Ganache is a combination of chocolate, cream, and other flavorful ingredients. It is most typically the silky substance found inside chocolate truffles.

What are cacao nibs?

They are smashed bits of actual cacao beans, which are used to make chocolate. They are bittersweet, and each one has a slightly different flavor.

What is muscovado sugar?

Muscovado sugar is a robust dark brown sugar with notes of molasses and rum.

Can you include a gift message with my order?

Yes. You may leave a message during your checkout.

Can I place an order in advance of when I'd like it shipped?

Absolutely. We welcome advance orders because it help us plan our production better. Just let us know when you would like it to be shipped, and we'll take care of it.

If you have any other questions, please contact us at info@bonbonbar.com.