Taza Chocolate 70% Deliciously Dark Amaze Bar
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Taza Chocolate·Pantry Staples

70% Deliciously Dark Amaze Bar

$4.50-$5.50$0.06/g
stone-grounddirect tradeorganicminimal-processing

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 Score11/12
Purity
Evidence
Transparency
Value
Strong Evidence
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Ingredients & Purity

Organic cacao beans, organic cane sugar, and organic cocoa butter. Stone-grinding means the sugar crystals remain slightly intact, creating a unique mouthfeel.

Scientific Evidence

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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