The Short Version
The claim is only half-supported by the available evidence. Multiple independent sources consistently describe Safawi dates as having caramel-like flavor undertones, often alongside toffee, molasses, and earthy notes. However, the chocolate descriptor appears explicitly in only one low-authority retail listing that markets the dates as a "chocolate alternative." No mainstream or higher-authority source corroborates chocolate as a recognized flavor note, making the combined "caramel and chocolate" framing misleading.