Equal Exchange
Organic Very Dark Chocolate 71% Cacao
Score breakdown
All five ingredients are organic positive signals with no emulsifiers or additives.
Bean-to-bar production with minimal processing and whole organic ingredients only.
Named origins, co-operative sourcing model, dual organic certifications provide strong verification.
71% cacao with five simple organic ingredients exceeds premium dark chocolate standards.
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Sourcing
Cacao sourced from small farmer co-operatives in the Dominican Republic and Peru. Additional sourcing from Ecuador mentioned for regional markets. Equal Exchange emphasizes Fair Trade co-operative sourcing model with direct relationships to small-scale organic cacao farmers. Manufactured by Equal Exchange in West Bridgewater, MA.
Transparency notes
High transparency: explicit Fair Trade co-operative sourcing with named origin countries, organic certification, full ingredient disclosure, and clear small farmer co-op relationships. Brand emphasizes ethical sourcing and farmer partnerships.