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.

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587kcal

Energy

3.08gram

Sugar

49gram

Fat

2.8gram

Protein

Quick Look

Organic Extreme Dark Chocolate 88% Cacao is:

EU organic CH-BIO-006
Low calorie
Gluten friendly
Vegan friendly
DirectTrade verified
FairWild certified
Non-Gmo
Sustainable Restaurant Association verified
Climate-Positive Foodprint verified

Ingredients :

Organic cacao mass 88% minimum
Organic raw cane sugar
Organic grown vanilla beans
May contain traces of milk, wheat, eggs, peanuts or other nuts

Nutritional Overview :

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 RDI
Among 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 memory
It 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.