Dark Chocolate Wafers (70%) – Organic

Organic Dark Chocolate Wafers (70% Cacao) are crafted from organic cacao beans, organic sugar, and cocoa butter for a smooth, rich flavor and velvety texture. With their balanced bittersweet taste, these wafers are perfect for snacking, baking, or melting into sauces and desserts.

Convenient and versatile, they can be enjoyed straight from the bag or used in recipes for cookies, brownies, and confections. Their deep cocoa aroma and creamy consistency make them a favorite for both everyday indulgence and gourmet creations.

• Our organic Dark Chocolate Wafers (70%) are truly healthy chocolate and are perfect for creating healthy dark chocolate shavings for cakes or ice creams.
• Chip it into small pieces and mix it with nuts, bananas, and dates to create your trail mix. Or make one-of-a-kind homemade healthy fudge!

Chocolate, “the food of the gods,” has been used for centuries to boost energy and enhance mood. With over 300 identifiable chemical compounds, chocolate remains one of the most complex and pleasurable foods on the planet. Chocolate contains anandamide (a euphoric substance), arginine (a natural aphrodisiac), and tryptophan (a natural anti-depressant). By raising the neurotransmitters in our brains, chocolate promotes overall well-being. In essence, chocolate makes you happy!
Dark chocolate is often distinguished by the percentage of cacao solids it contains. Our Certified Organic Dark Chocolate Wafers contain 70% cacao and 30% organic cane sugar, giving them the perfect balance between sweetness and the chocolate flavor everybody loves. Dark chocolate has a more pronounced chocolate taste than milk chocolate because it does not contain milk solids to compete with the chocolate taste. However, the lack of milk additives also means that dark chocolate is more prone to a dry, chalky texture and a bitter aftertaste.

Our Certified Organic Dark Chocolate Wafers (70%) are high in the mineral magnesium, which is essential for helping the heart to pump blood efficiently, build strong bones, and maintain proper blood pressure. Chocolate also contains one of the highest antioxidants, exceeding that of red wine, green tea, and many other exotic fruits and vegetables. Recent scientific studies have shown that chocolate boosts blood flow to the heart, brain, and other organs while having protective effects against heart disease. It has also been shown to help lower blood glucose levels. Research from Germany also suggests that the flavanols in chocolate may help maintain youthful, beautiful skin. Chocolate is a good source of sulfur, promoting healthy skin, nails, and hair.
Dark chocolate has been shown to have excellent antioxidant levels exceeding red wine, green tea, and other exotic fruits and vegetables. ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) values of dark chocolate (13,120 per 100 grams) exceed those of prunes (5,700), blueberries (2,400), strawberries (1,540), and spinach (1,260). But adding milk to chocolate does not help. It seems to block the activity of the phytochemicals responsible for the potent antioxidant capacity of cacao.

Some possible traditional uses of Organic Dark Chocolate Wafers (70%) may include:

• Possible mood-supportive properties
• May support the healthy dilation of blood vessels
• Possibly helps improve the cellular functioning of cells lining blood vessels
• Possibly a super-potent antioxidant
• May support healthy blood flow to the brain, heart, and other organs
• May support a healthy heart
• May lower the oxidative stress of strenuous activities, possibly with recovery
• May support healthy digestion
• Possibly stimulates healthy kidney and bowel function
• May support skin health
• May support a healthy cardiovascular system
• May support a healthy stress response
• May support a calm state of mind
• May support strong bones and teeth
• Possibly contains more magnesium than any other food
• May support healthy blood sugar levels
• Reduces free radicals throughout the body
• May support breast milk production
• May support healthy lipid levels
• Endothelial function improved in overweight adults
• May support an overall feeling of euphoria and well being

Some research suggests that Cacao may contain the following constituents:

• Minerals: Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Sulfur
• Vitamins: Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B-6, Vitamin A (IU), Vitamin E, Vitamin K
• Amino Acids: Tryptophan
• Phytochemicals: Flavonoids, PEA (phenylethylamine), Anandamide, Theobromine, Caffeine, Resveratrol
• Essential Fatty Acids: Oleic Acid

This product may melt during shipping if it gets warm. If melting occurs, place it in the refrigerator or freezer for 1 hour. Then break pieces off as needed.

Suggested Use: To melt into recipes, gently warm in a double boiler, then add vanilla and agave nectar to sweeten.

Botanical Name: Theobroma cacao.
Other Names: Cocoa, plain chocolate, black chocolate, chocolate tree, Koko, Kakaobaum, kakaw, bittersweet chocolate, kakao, semi-sweet, and sweet dark chocolate.
Ingredients: Organic Cocoa Liquor, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Natural Cacao Powder.
Origin:  Grown in Peru. Packaged with care in Florida, USA.
Certifications: Certified USDA Organic.