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?
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:
Healthier?
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.
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 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
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 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.
Shipping: Ships to US addresses.
Cafe Tasse Organic Dark Chocolate Bar
A gourmet organic dark chocolate bar.
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
Organic dark chocolate with a great combination of sweet orange and spicy black pepper.
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
Another great sweet and spicy combination.
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 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
Rich organic 72% dark chocolate and famous Marcona almonds.
Shipping: Ships to US and Canada.
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
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.
Shipping:
Ships to US addresses. Warm
Weather: Recommends Ice Pack shipping, expedited
shipping, Monday through Wednesday shipping.
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
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.
Shipping:
Ships to US addresses. Warm
Weather: Recommends Ice Pack shipping, expedited
shipping, Monday through Wednesday shipping.
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
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.
Shipping:
Ships to US addresses. Warm
Weather: Recommends Ice Pack shipping, expedited
shipping, Monday through Wednesday shipping.
Nirvana Dark Chocolate with Pomegranate
Wonderful 72% cocoa organic vegan chocolate and sweet pomegranate.
3.5 oz bars
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.
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
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
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.
Shipping: Ships to US addresses. Warm Weather: Recommends Ice Pack shipping, expedited shipping, Monday through Wednesday shipping.
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
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.
Shipping:
Ships to US addresses. Warm
Weather: Recommends Ice Pack shipping, expedited
shipping, Monday through Wednesday shipping.
Nirvana Dark Chocolate with Cocoa Nibs
Wonderful 72% cocoa organic vegan chocolate and sweet pomegranate.
3.5 oz bars
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
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
A "homemade" peanut butter center is dipped in dark chocolate, then topped with crushed organic peanuts.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
Sustainably harvested 55% dark chocolate and real vanilla beans. Organic.
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
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 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 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
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 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
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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