NOTE: IF YOU LIKE A PRODUCT, CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO VIEW PRICE & BUY IT (PAGE WILL OPEN IN A NEW TAB).12 Best Organic Dark Chocolate Bars + Best Dark Chocolate Brands
A curated list of the best organic dark chocolate bars, featuring the best tasting, Fair Trade, all natural dark chocolate treats, handmade by chocolatiers and artisans.
There are two kinds of people in this world: those that love dark chocolate and those that don’t. Simple as that (no offense 🙂 ). If you’ve ever read our bio (bottom of website), you’ll come to realize that eating dark chocolate is a past time of ours. It’s very good. If you’re of the latter camp, perhaps you just haven’t had a good dark chocolate bar (yes, we’re biased and then there’s even more of a reason to try one of these best organic dark chocolate bars). Dark chocolate as a number of health benefits, ranging from supporting good circulation by helping to restore flexibility to arteries; it’s packed with beneficial minerals like iron and zinc; it helps to reduce cholesterol; and studies even show that it can have a beneficial impact on your mood. For this collection, we curated for the best organic dark chocolate bars and the best dark chocolate brands. You’ll find USDA Organic Certified ingredients and ethically traded and sourced cacao. Some of the best brands, in our opinion, that craft artisan-made dark chocolate using ethically sourced ingredients are NibMor, Theo Chocolate, and Endangered Species Chocolate. If you like our selection of the best dark chocolate bars — and enjoy the taste — as much as we do, leave us a good review and let us know in the comments.
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Qualities we looked for overall:
+ Fair trade and/or fair trade certified by Fair Trade Federation.
+ Rainforest Alliance certified.
+ Ethically traded / ethically sourced cacao.
+ Organic or certified organic ingredients.
+ Non-GMO or non-GMO Verified ingredients.
+ Vegan or certified vegan.
+ Gluten-free or certified gluten-free.
+ Raw cacao.
+ Dark chocolate (i.e., 72% to 85% cacao).
+ Free of soy.
+ Kosher.
+ No refined sugar.
+ Free of artificial additives and preservatives.
+ Free of colors and dyes.
+ Artisan made.
+ Brands that value sustainability and social responsibility.
+ Well reviewed by customers (i.e., 3.5 stars and over).
Qualities we tried to avoid overall:
– Artificial ingredients.
– Synthetic flavors.
– Gluten.
– Dairy.
– Artificial sweeteners.
– ‘Milk chocolate’ (i.e., low cacao content).
– Animal products and animal byproducts.
– Products with a high number of bad reviews.
Editor’s Top 5 Rated Selections
12 Best Organic Dark Chocolate Bars + Best Dark Chocolate Brands // In our opinion, these are a few of the best products we came across in our search, given the overall qualities that we were curating for in this collection. We focused on the following qualities when curating for this particular selection of products:
+ Fair trade and/or fair trade certified by Fair Trade Federation.
+ Rainforest Alliance certified.
+ Organic or certified organic ingredients.
+ Non-GMO or non-GMO Verified ingredients.
+ Vegan or certified vegan.
+ Gluten-free or certified gluten-free.
+ Raw cacao.
+ Dark chocolate (i.e., 72% to 85% cacao).
+ Artisan made.
+ Brands that value sustainability and social responsibility.
+ Well reviewed by customers (i.e., 3.5 stars and over).
*While we work to ensure the products we select possess these qualities, actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our web site. Do not rely solely on the information provided here. Moreover, this post should not be used to obtain medical or dietary advice; please consult a professional if you have a question(s) regarding diet and/or health.
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Non-GMO, All Natural Dark Chocolate (72%) with Peppermint Crunch, Ethically Sourced Cacao and Rainforest Alliance Certified, Pack of 12.
By: Endangered Species
What to know:
> 72% cocoa content.
> All natural.
> Non-GMO.
> Gluten-free, kosher, vegan.
> Supports endangered species, habitat and humanity.
> Shade-grown ethically-traded cocoa beans from small family-owned farms.
Ingredients
Bittersweet Chocolate (Chocolate Liquor, Cane Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla), Cacao Nibs, Peppermint Oil.
*Click through and see product photos to view nutritional label information.
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Non-GMO, All Natural Dark Chocolate (72%) with Cranberries & Almonds, Ethically Sourced Cacao and Rainforest Alliance Certified, Pack of 12.
By: Endangered Species
What to know:
> 72% cocoa content.
> All natural.
> Non-GMO.
> Gluten-free, kosher, vegan.
> Supports endangered species, habitat and humanity.
> Shade-grown ethically-traded cocoa beans from small family-owned farms.
Ingredients
Bittersweet Chocolate (Chocolate Liquor, Cane Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla), Roasted Almonds, Infused Cranberries (Cranberries, Sugar, Sunflower Oil, Cellulose).
*Click through and see product photos to view nutritional label information.
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Organic Dark Chocolate, 85% Cacao, Pack of 10.
By: Green & Black’s Organic
What to know:
> USDA Organic.
> Fair Trade.
> UN Certified Ethically Sourced chocolate.
> Best organic dark chocolate, top rated.
Ingredients
Organic Chocolate Liquor, Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Fat-Reduced Cocoa Powder, Organic Raw Cane Sugar, Organic Vanilla Extract, Organic Whole Milk Powder *
*Click through and see product photos to view nutritional label information.
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Organic Dark Chocolate Bar, 85% Cacao.
By: Pascha
What to know:
> USDA Organic Certified.
> Fair Trade Certified.
> NON-GMO Project Verified.
> Kosher and Vegan.
> Made in a dedicated allergen free facility and free from peanuts, nuts, dairy, soy, eggs, wheat and gluten.
Ingredients
Organic Cocoa Mass, Organic Sugar, Organic Cocoa Butter and Organic Vanilla.
*Click through and see product photos to view nutritional label information.
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Organic Dark Chocolate Raspberry Bar, 12 Pack.
By: Theo Chocolate
What to know:
> USDA organic.
> Fair for life.
> Non-gmo project verified.
> Soy free.
> Vegan.
> Kosher.
Ingredients
Cocoa beans*+, sugar*+, cocoa butter*+, freeze dried rapsberries*, ground vanilla bean*+. *Organic +Fair TradeAllergy Information: Manufactured on shared equipment with products containing milk, eggs, wheat, peanuts and tree nuts.
*Click through and see product photos to view nutritional label information.
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12 Best Organic Dark Chocolate Bars + Best Dark Chocolate Brands, Featuring The Best Tasting, All Natural & Fair Trade Dark Chocolate Bars & Dark Chocolate Sweets.
Favorites
12 Best Organic Dark Chocolate Bars + Best Dark Chocolate Brands // While combing through products, we found these gems. These are a few of our personal favorites — maybe we share the same taste. We focused on the following qualities when curating for this particular selection of products:
+ Fair trade and/or fair trade certified by Fair Trade Federation.
+ Rainforest Alliance certified.
+ Organic or certified organic ingredients.
+ Non-GMO or non-GMO Verified ingredients.
+ Vegan or certified vegan.
+ Gluten-free or certified gluten-free.
+ Raw cacao.
+ Dark chocolate (i.e., 72% to 85% cacao).
+ Artisan made.
+ Brands that value sustainability and social responsibility.
+ Well reviewed by customers (i.e., 3.5 stars and over).
*While we work to ensure the products we select possess these qualities, actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our web site. Do not rely solely on the information provided here. Moreover, this post should not be used to obtain medical or dietary advice; please consult a professional if you have a question(s) regarding diet and/or health.
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Organic Chocolate Fusion 60% Dark Chocolate Bar, Green Earl Grey, Pack of 12.
By: The Tea Room
What to know:
> 60% organic dark chocolate infused with a green earl grey tea.
> Award-winning, best organic dark chocolate.
> Organic.
> Non-GMO.
> Gluten free.
Ingredients
Organic unsweetened chocolate, organic cane sugar, organic cacao fat, organic green earl grey tea, organic bergamot oil, organic vanilla extract. May contain traces of peanuts, soy, gluten, wheat and/or other nuts and spices.
*Click through and see product photos to view nutritional label information.
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57% Organic Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt & Black Pepper, Pack of 12.
By: Salazon Chocolate Co.
What to know:
> 100% USDA Organic.
> Single-Origin, Dominican Republic.
> Vegan, gluten free, kosher.
> Rainforest Alliance-certified coca.
Ingredients
57% Organic dark chocolate (organic chocolate liquor*, organic evaporated cane juice, organic cocoa butter*, organic soy lecithin added as an emulsifier, and organic vanilla), sea salt, organic black pepper.
*Click through and see product photos to view nutritional label information.
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Organic White Chocolate with Vanilla, 30% Cacoa, Pack of 10.
By: Green & Black’s Organic
What to know:
> USDA Organic.
> Fair Trade and UN Certified Ethically Sourced chocolate.
> Organic Madagascan vanilla and organic cocoa butter.
> Highly reviewed, best organic dark chocolate.
Ingredients
Organic Raw Cane Sugar, Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Whole Milk Powder, Soy Lecithin (Emulsifier), Organic Vanilla Extract.
*Click through and see product photos to view nutritional label information.
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Organic 72% Dark Chocolate, Pack of 60).
By: NibMor, Daily Dose
What to know:
> USDA Organic.
> Gluten free.
> No refined sugar.
> Ethically traded, Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa.
> Non-GMO project verified.
> Gluten free, dairy free, vegan.
Ingredients
Organic Chocolate Liquor, Organic Dried Cane Syrup, Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Mint Flavor, Organic Soy Lecithin (an emulsifier), Organic VanillaCreated in a facility that handles milk, peanuts, tree nuts, and soy.Rainforest Alliance Certified TM cocoa, helping protect the environment and farm families. Ingredients: *Organic Cacao, Organic Cane Sugar, *Organic Cacao Butter, Organic Cacao Nibs,Organic Non-GMO Soy Lecithin (an emulsifier), Organic Vanilla *Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa, helping protect the environment and farm families.
*Click through and see product photos to view nutritional label information.
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Organic Dark Chocolate 70% Cacao, Pack of 10.
By: Pascha
What to know:
> Made in a dedicated allergen-free facility, free of Nuts, Peanuts, Dairy, Soy, Wheat and Gluten.
> 100% Organic.
> Non-GMO project Verified.
> Fair Trade and made in country of origin.
> Vegan.
Ingredients
Organic Cocoa Mass, Organic Sugar, Organic Cocoa Butter And Organic Vanilla.
*Click through and see product photos to view nutritional label information.
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Continued, Part 3, 2 Budget Picks
12 Best Organic Dark Chocolate Bars + Best Dark Chocolate Brands, Featuring The Best Tasting, All Natural & Fair Trade Dark Chocolate Bars & Dark Chocolate Sweets.
Budget Picks
12 Best Organic Dark Chocolate Bars + Best Dark Chocolate Brands // These are a few solid choices if you’re on a budget, each product is under $30. We focused on the following qualities when curating for this particular selection of products:
+ Affordable (i.e., under $30).
+ Fair trade and/or fair trade certified by Fair Trade Federation.
+ Rainforest Alliance certified.
+ Organic or certified organic ingredients.
+ Non-GMO or non-GMO Verified ingredients.
+ Vegan or certified vegan.
+ Gluten-free or certified gluten-free.
+ Raw cacao.
+ Dark chocolate (i.e., 72% to 85% cacao).
+ Artisan made.
+ Brands that value sustainability and social responsibility.
+ Well reviewed by customers (i.e., 3.5 stars and over).
*While we work to ensure the products we select possess these qualities, actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our web site. Do not rely solely on the information provided here. Moreover, this post should not be used to obtain medical or dietary advice; please consult a professional if you have a question(s) regarding diet and/or health.
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Organic, Very Dark Chocolate, Pack of 6.
By: Equal Exchange
What to know:
> USDA organic.
> Vegan.
> Gluten-free.
> 100% fair trade ingredients by weight.
Ingredients
*Organic Chocolate Liquor, *Organic Raw Cane Sugar, *Organic Cocoa Butter, *Organic Unrefined Whole Cane Sugar, *Organic Ground Vanilla Beans.
*Fair Trade Ingredient.
*Click through and see product photos to view nutritional label information.
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Organic, Xocolatl Dark Chocolate Bar, Pack of 6.
By: DAGOBA
What to know:
> Rainforest Alliance Certification means each product is made from sustainable cacao beans using farming methods that emphasize environmental protection, social equity, and economic viability for a better planet.
> Certified organic under FDA guidelines.
> Gluten-free and is OU Certified as a Kosher food.
Ingredients
Organic dark chocolate (cacao beans**, cane sugar*, cacao butter**, non-GMO soy lecithin), milk* (less than 0.1%). *Organic, **Sourced from dual-certified organic and Rainforest Alliance Certified Farms.
*Click through and see product photos to view nutritional label information.
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