Organic Dark Chocolate

Organic Dark Chocolate 72%
Photo by John Loo, under license

There are plenty of organic dark chocolate products out there.  What does "organic" really mean?  Is it healthier?  Is it worth the extra expense?

Organic Options

Many manufacturers offer organic options.  Others produce exclusively organic products.  If you want organic, you can find plenty of it.  Look at these dark chocolate organic products.

What is Organic?

Dagoba organic dark chocolate
Photo by Travis Crawford, under license

Exact standards and requirements vary throughout the world, but generally involve standards for the preparation, growing, production, packaging, shipping, and storage of food.  These standards usually include most of these restrictions:

  • Use of farmland that had been chemical free for several years
  • Avoidance of all synthetic chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, growth hormones, and antibiotics
  • Avoidance of genetic modification
  • Avoidance of irradiation
  • Avoidance of the use of sewage
  • Meets specified documentation and inspection standards

Healthier?

Organic Dark Chocolate
Photo by Fiona Wilkinson, under license

Organic food could be healthier, especially, for example, if you are looking at food that is more absorbant of chemicals and you have allergies to them.  It seems this benefit would not be very pronounced in dark chocolate products, but if you have health concerns about the organic nature of the milk products used, or of the cocoa process, or of shipping, handling, or packaging, then you may decide that organic is somewhat healthier.

Is It Worth the Extra Cost?

Most people would be interested in organic chocolate either for the potential health benefits just described, or for a personal concern for the environment.  Organic food takes more time and effort to prepare, grow, package, certify, etc.  The supply is relatively low, so the price is higher.  Only you can decide if the extra expense is worth the potential benefits.


Organic


Organica Swiss Dark Chocolate and Mint Crisp

Organica Swiss Dark Chocolate and Mint Crisp

This luxuriously Organic, Fairtrade 72% dark Swiss chocolate bar is a decadent treat – added mint crisps make this a refreshing and cool choice!

100 g (3.5 oz) bar £2.09, 12 bar case £23.83

Shipping:  Ships to UK, and many other worldwide addresses.



Traidcraft Swiss Dark Chocolate Peppermint

Traidcraft Swiss Dark Chocolate with Peppermint Crisp

Crunchy peppermint crystals made with natural flavors and Filipino cane sugar are encased in Organic, Fairtrade dark chocolate with a minimum 58% cocoa content.

100 g (3.5 oz) bar £2.30, 10 bar case £19.00

Shipping:  Ships to UK, and many other worldwide addresses.



Alter Eco Dark Chocolate Mint

Alter Eco Dark Chocolate Mint

This Organic, Fairtrade dark chocolate Mint bar is made from the finest cocoa from Bolivia and Paraguay, and manufactured by master chocolatiers in Switzerland.  

3.5 oz (100 g) 12 bar case $41.93

Shipping:  Ships to US addresses.



Dagoba Dark Chocolate Mint

Dagoba Mint

59% Organic dark chocolate blended with Washington state peppermint and a hint of rosemary to create a Mint chocolate with more depth and complexity than the usual chocolate/mint combination.

2 oz, 12 bar case $29.99

Shipping:  Ships to US addresses.



Cafe Tasse Organic Dark Chocolate Bar

Cafe Tasse Organic Dark Chocolate Bar

A gourmet organic dark chocolate bar.

2.9 oz (85 g) bars, $6.95

Shipping:  Ships to US and Canada.
Hot Weather:  Ships with mandatory warm weather packaging during Summer months, recommend warm weather packaging if destination is over 74º F during other months.  Restricted shipping days.


Cafe Tasse Organic Dark Chocolate Orange and Black Pepper Bar

Cafe Tasse Organic Dark Chocolate Orange and Black Pepper Bar

Organic dark chocolate with a great combination of sweet orange and spicy black pepper.

2.9 oz (85 g) bars, $3.50

Shipping:  Ships to US and Canada.
Hot Weather:  Ships with mandatory warm weather packaging during Summer months, recommend warm weather packaging if destination is over 74º F during other months.  Restricted shipping days.



Cafe Tasse Organic Dark Chocolate Cranberries and Soft Chili Bar

Cafe Tasse Organic Dark Chocolate Cranberries and Soft Chili Bar

Another great sweet and spicy combination.

2.9 oz (85 g) bars, $6.95

Shipping:  Ships to US and Canada.
Hot Weather:  Ships with mandatory warm weather packaging during Summer months, recommend warm weather packaging if destination is over 74º F during other months.  Restricted shipping days.


Organic Seed & Bean Dark Belgian Chocolate Coffee Beans

Organic Seed & Bean Dark Belgian Chocolate Coffee Beans

Organic fairtrade Espresso Coffee Beans covered in dark organic belgian chocolate.

50 g bag, £1.69, 20 bag case, £32.11

Shipping:  Ships to UK, and many other worldwide addresses.



Blanxart Organic Dark Chocolate Bar with Almonds

Blanxart Organic Dark Chocolate Bar with Almonds

Rich organic 72% dark chocolate and famous Marcona almonds.

5.2 oz bars, $11.50

Shipping:  Ships to US and Canada.



Nirvana Dark Chocolate Bar

Nirvana Dark Chocolate Bar

This 72% coaoa organic vegan bar is made in Belgium by artisanal chocolatiers with Trinitario beans from Dominican Republic.  Very tasty!

3.5 oz bars

3 bar sets, $16.50

Shipping: Ships to addresses in the US (including Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico) and Canada. Warm Weather: Recommends warm weather packaging, Express or 2nd Day shipping, restricted shipping days.

12 bar sets, $63.49

Shipping:  Ships to US addresses.  Warm Weather:  Recommends Ice Pack shipping, expedited shipping, Monday through Wednesday shipping.



Nirvana Dark Chocolate Spicy Aztec Bar

Nirvana Dark Chocolate Spicy Aztec

Ready for some spice?  Decadent organic vegan dark Belgian chocolate (72% cocoa) with chili, almonds, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon.

3.5 oz bars

3 bar sets, $16.50

Shipping: Ships to addresses in the US (including Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico) and Canada. Warm Weather: Recommends warm weather packaging, Express or 2nd Day shipping, restricted shipping days.

12 bar sets, $63.49

Shipping:  Ships to US addresses.  Warm Weather:  Recommends Ice Pack shipping, expedited shipping, Monday through Wednesday shipping.



Nirvana Dark Chocolate with Blueberries and Acai

Nirvana Dark Chocolate with Blueberries and Acai

A scrumptious combination of organic vegan 72% cocoa dark Belgian chocolate with blueberry and acai fruit.

3.5 oz bars

3 bar sets, $16.50

Shipping: Ships to addresses in the US (including Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico) and Canada. Warm Weather: Recommends warm weather packaging, Express or 2nd Day shipping, restricted shipping days.

12 bar sets, $63.49

Shipping:  Ships to US addresses.  Warm Weather:  Recommends Ice Pack shipping, expedited shipping, Monday through Wednesday shipping.



Nirvana Dark Chocolate with Pomegranate Bar

Nirvana Dark Chocolate with Pomegranate

Wonderful 72% cocoa organic vegan chocolate and sweet pomegranate.

3.5 oz bars

3 bar sets, $16.50

Shipping: Ships to addresses in the US (including Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico) and Canada. Warm Weather: Recommends warm weather packaging, Express or 2nd Day shipping, restricted shipping days.

12 bar sets, $63.49

Shipping:  Ships to US addresses.  Warm Weather:  Recommends Ice Pack shipping, expedited shipping, Monday through Wednesday shipping.



Nirvana Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt and Caramel Bar

Nirvana Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt and Caramel

Combined with a smooth caramel and finished with a light taste of sea salt, this 72% cocoa organic vegan dark Belgian chocolate will melt in your mouth.  The perfect salty and sweet combination!

3.5 oz bars

3 bar sets, $16.50

Shipping: Ships to addresses in the US (including Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico) and Canada. Warm Weather: Recommends warm weather packaging, Express or 2nd Day shipping, restricted shipping days.

12 bar sets, $63.49

Shipping:  Ships to US addresses.  Warm Weather:  Recommends Ice Pack shipping, expedited shipping, Monday through Wednesday shipping.



Nirvana Dark Chocolate with Super Berries Bar

Nirvana Dark Chocolate with Super Berries

Got berries?  You will with this delicious organic vegan 72% cocoa dark Belgian chocolate bar with a mixture of goji berries, golden berries, and mulberries.

3.5 oz bars

3 bar sets, $16.50

Shipping: Ships to addresses in the US (including Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico) and Canada. Warm Weather: Recommends warm weather packaging, Express or 2nd Day shipping, restricted shipping days.

12 bar sets, $63.49

Shipping:  Ships to US addresses.  Warm Weather:  Recommends Ice Pack shipping, expedited shipping, Monday through Wednesday shipping.



Nirvana Dark Chocolate with Cocoa Nibs

Nirvana Dark Chocolate with Cocoa Nibs

Wonderful 72% cocoa organic vegan chocolate and sweet pomegranate.

3.5 oz bars

3 bar sets, $16.50

Shipping: Ships to addresses in the US (including Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico) and Canada. Warm Weather: Recommends warm weather packaging, Express or 2nd Day shipping, restricted shipping days.



Alter Eco Dark Chocolate Almond Bar

Alter Eco Dark Chocolate Almond Bar

58% Bolivian Fair Trade, organic chocolate with sun-dried, slow-roasted organic almonds.

3.5 oz bars, 12 bar pack, $45.64

Shipping:  Ships to US addresses.



Smith Organic Chocolates Peanut Butter Balls

Smith Organic Chocolates Peanut Butter Balls

A "homemade" peanut butter center is dipped in dark chocolate, then topped with crushed organic peanuts.

8 oz package, $18.50

Shipping:  Ships to many locations in North and South America, and Europe, plus Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.  Special arrangements for other destinations may be possible.



Newman's Own Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Newman's Own Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Organic peanut butter meets organic chocolate, resulting in Newman's Own Organics Peanut Butter Cups.

1.2 oz package, 24 package case, $35.05

Shipping:  Ships to US addresses.



Oliver Kita Organic Hot Chocolate Mix

Oliver Kita Organic Hot Chocolate Mix

A secret hot chocolate concoction made with luxury organic cocoa and shredded chocolate for an amazingly rich treat. Directions for the perfect cup of hot chocolate are included.  Organic, Vegan.

16 oz package, $16.00

Shipping:  Ships to many locations in North and South America, and Europe, plus Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.  Special arrangements for other destinations may be possible.



Chokola'j Hot Chocolate Gift Set

Chokola'j Hot Chocolate Gift Set

12 ounces of signature 55% hot chocolate and a stylish mug are gently arranged inside an earth friendly oatmeal striped natural Kraft box with a hand tied ribbon.  Organic.

48 oz package, $22.00

Shipping:  Ships to many locations in North and South America, and Europe, plus Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.  Special arrangements for other destinations may be possible.



Chokola'j Organic Hot Chocolate

Chokola'j Organic Hot Chocolate

Sustainably harvested 55% dark chocolate and real vanilla beans.  Organic.

12 oz package, $15.00

Shipping:  Ships to many locations in North and South America, and Europe, plus Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.  Special arrangements for other destinations may be possible.



Clipper Organic Drinking Chocolate

Clipper Organic Drinking Chocolate

The cocoa for this smooth, rich and creamy drinking chocolate comes from San Cristobal, a small town in the Dominican Republic. With 40% of the purest, quality cocoa solids (one of the highest cocoa contents on the market), this drinking chocolate has a richness you can really taste.  Organic, Fair Trade.

250g tub, £2.49, or Case of 6 tubs, £14.19

Shipping:  Ships to UK, and many worldwide addresses.



Clipper Organic Instant Hot Chocolate

Clipper Organic Instant Hot Chocolate

Clipper Organic Hot Chocolate elevates drinking chocolate to the height of pure luxury. Chocolate lovers will adore the incredibly rich, velvety and smooth chocolate experience.  Organic, Fair Trade.

Case of 20 individual 28g servings, £12.35

400g jar, £3.39, or Case of 6 jars, £19.32

1 Kg tin, £3.39, or Case of 4 tins, £32.26

Shipping:  Ships to UK, and many worldwide addresses.



Green and Blacks Organic Hot Chocolate Drink

Green and Black's Organic Hot Chocolate Drink

This is a hot chocolate like no other, wonderfully creamy and decadently chocolatey! Perfect to finish off a stressful day, or for a moment of pure indulgence.  Organic.

300g jar, £3.25, or Case of 6 jars, £18.53

Shipping:  Ships to UK, and many worldwide addresses.



Traidcraft Cocoa

Traidcraft Cocoa

This pure organic Fairtrade cocoa powder makes a delicious chocolate drink and is great for baking too. Made from Fairtrade cocoa sourced from the Dominican Republic.  Organic, Fair Trade.

125g tub, £2.95, or Case of 6 tubs, £13.50

Shipping:  Ships to UK, and many other worldwide addresses.



Terra Nostra Raisin and Pecans Bar

Terra Nostra Raisins and Pecans Bar

60% dark chocolate with raisins and pecans.  Wow!

3.5 oz (100 g) bars, 12 bar pack, $37.85

Shipping:  Ships to lower 48 US addresses.



Endangered Species Spider Monkey

Endangered Species Spider Monkey

70% dark chocolate with Goji Berries, Pecans, and Maca.  Organic, Kosher, and Gluten Free.

This product is not always available.

3 oz bars, 12 bar pack, $26.99

Shipping:  Ships to lower 48 US addresses.


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