Origin Madagascar 74% Cacao. 85g (3oz) bar. USDA Organic. The cacao is blended with pure organic beet sugar to render a cleaner sweetness that let's the true flavors of the single–origin beans shine through. Theo's Origin line highlights the unique flavor nuaces of cacao from different parts of the world. The Madagascar bar brings out the flavors of this lush, exotic island nation. Strawberry notes followed by cabernet wine on the finish. Vegan and soy free.

  PLANET POSITIVES:

+ USDA Certified Organic

+ Fair Trade certified. Fair trade with growers ensures fair wages on the farm

+ Uses green energy sources to power their factory

+ Uses sustainable packaging and printing methods

+ Direct trade partnerships with growers cultivates sustainable agriculture and removes the economic and ecological wastes from broker dealers in the supply chain

PROFILE: Theo Chocolate

Theo Chocolate pioneered organic chocolate production in the US and was the first organic and fair trade chocolate factory in the country. As an artisan bean–to–bar producer, they carefully craft chocolate in small batches from organic and fair trade ingredients. Theo controls the entire chocolate manufacturing process from sourcing beans through to molding. This allows them to carefully scrutinize the ingredients for not only quality, but also adherence to their social and environmental standards. They also source ingredients locally whenever possible to minimize the carbon footprint of the supply chain.

Theo offers three main lines of bars: Classic, Origins, and 3400 Phinney. All are premium organic and fair trade bars made in small batches. Theo offers an impressive range of flavors and origins, from Cherry and Almond flavored bars to single–origin bars from Madagascar.

The company name comes from the Latin name for the cacao tree: Theobroma Cacao or Food of the Gods. The flavors may be out of this world, but at less than $5 a bar, the “food of the gods” is now available to ordinary mortals.