chocolate
70% Deliciously Dark Amaze Bar
Taza is the pioneer of stone-ground chocolate in the US, using traditional Mexican molinos. This minimal processing results in a unique, gritty texture that preserves the integrity of the bean and requires fewer additives.
Quality & Materials
Organic cacao beans, organic cane sugar, and organic cocoa butter. Stone-grinding means the sugar crystals remain slightly intact, creating a unique mouthfeel.
Evidence & Testing
USDA Organic, Direct Trade Certified, Non-GMO, and Gluten-Free. Consistently scores well in independent safety testing.
Brand Transparency
Taza publishes an annual Transparency Report that includes the names of every partner and the prices paid, verified by a third party.
Value Assessment
Extremely competitive pricing for a Direct Trade, organic product available in most major US health food stores.
Why Not Alternatives?
Taza's Direct Trade program was one of the first to be third-party verified. Their bars are less processed than standard smooth chocolates, which often use heavy conching to hide poor bean quality.
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