Original Beans: Zoque Organic Extreme Dark Chocolate 88% Cacao
The award-winning Original Beans Zoque chocolate bar made with 88% organic dark cocoa. This bar is made from a traditional, unique blend of Tabasqueño cacao grown native to the Selva Zoque rain forest of Mexico. This chocolate bar is made from the Swiss chocolatiering process, lending a hand to its smooth texture and refined flavor.
Quick Look
Organic Extreme Dark Chocolate 88% Cacao is:
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EU organic CH-BIO-006
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Low calorie
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Gluten friendly
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Vegan friendly
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DirectTrade verified
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FairWild certified
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Non-Gmo
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Sustainable Restaurant Association verified
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Climate-Positive Foodprint verified
Ingredients :
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Organic cacao mass 88% minimum
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Organic raw cane sugar
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Organic grown vanilla beans
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May contain traces of milk, wheat, eggs, peanuts or other nuts
Nutritional Overview :
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Total Bar Size:
70g -
Servings Per Bar:
2.5 (28g per serving) -
Low Calorie:
164.36 cal/serving -
Sugar:
3.08g/serving -
Low sodium:
0.005g/serving -
Protein:
2.8g/serving -
High fiber:
3g/serving -
Carbs:
5.32g/serving
Pros
Organic: reduce your exposure to any artificial chemicals or pesticides
Low sodium
Sweet treats high in sodium will raise your bad cholesterol and triglycerides. Well, this is not the case, enjoy it! It only contains 0.005g/serving which means 0.14% of RDIAmong the highest scoring foods that we have tested!
Containing:- Polyphenols 465mg/serving,
- Flavanols 57mg/serving
- Catechins 7.33mg/serving
These help prevent oxidative stress.
It may help lower high blood pressure and high cholesterol
It may lower stress levels associated with hormones such as cortisol
It may stimulate New Nerve Cells growth involved in memoryIt contains 3gr/serving of dietary fiber which means 10% of DV! When you eat this chocolate you will feel more satisfied and will definitely eat less
Support digestion and build muscle
It may behave as a prebiotic food
Cons
Cravings! As with any sweet treats…
It contains caffeine 12 mg/serving and can be associated with hyperactivity
Not recommended for Ketogenic diets; contains more than the 10.64% of carbs allowed per day.
On the daily basis, following 2000 cal/day you will eat 2.36% of recommended carbs per day, according to Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
It contains 8.21% of recommended sugar per day in a 2000cal/day, according to Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
For a 28gr serving, it only contains 2.8g of protein.
It may contain traces of milk, wheat, eggs, peanuts or other nuts
Dietary Information
Original Beans Zoque Chocolate is made with Non-GMO and EU organic CH-BIO-006 cocoa mass, cane sugar, and vanilla beans. It is suitable for several diet types, including vegan, gluten-free, low calorie, and is also free of added sodium. One 70g serving of Machete Peru Dark Chocolate contains 2.5, 28g servings. Each serving is low in calories, at 164.36 cal per serving. It is also low in sugars, 3.08g per serving, moderate in carbs, 5.32g per serving, and high in fiber, 3g per serving.
Concerning the Cacao…
Original Beans’ Zoque 88% chocolate bar is made from a traditional tribal blend of Tabasqueño cacao grown and harvested in the heart of Mexico’s largest rainforest, the Selva Zoque. With a deep, 4,000 year spiritual connection with the spirits of local Zoque and Tzotzil tribes. These beans are ethically sourced with a magnitude of certifications, including: DirectTrade, FairWild, Sustainable Restaurant Association, and Climate-Positive Foodprint.
Awards
Winner, Best of Organic Market Awards (BOOM), 2019