MOST ENDANGERED SPECIES CHOCOLATE products are certified Gluten-Free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO). This important certification allows us to feel confident in recommending our chocolates to customers with Celiac Disease. Please look for the Certified Gluten-Free™ symbol alongside product descriptions on our web store. Please visit www.GFCO.org to view our company listing.

UNBLEACHED WATER-FILTERED BEET SUGAR is used in all of our all-natural products. The filtration process of the beet sugar does not require the final filtration through carbon (charcoal) which certifies that we do not use animal bone char in the process certifying us Vegan for most of our dark chocolate products. Beet sugar is considered to be among the purest foods available because it is 99.9 percent sucrose.

ORGANIC CANE SUGAR is used in all of our organic products. The cane sugar in our chocolate products is filtered using a diatomacious filtration process using no bone char from animals in the process. The primary distinction between beet and cane sugar, other than being derived from different plants, is the processing method. Unlike beet sugar, cane sugar processing typically takes place at two locations, the sugar mill and the refinery. Like beet sugar, cane sugar is considered to be among the purest foods available because it is 99.9 percent sucrose.

GMO, a genetically modified organism (GMO) is a plant, animal, or microorganism whose genetic code has been altered in order to give it characteristics that it does not have naturally.  GMOs are created to produce such benefits as higher yields, pest resistance, and longer shelf life; however, the long term effects on people and the environment have not yet been thoroughly studied.  Some experts worry about the unforeseeable and unpredictable effect GMOs might have on our future food supply. 

To support biodiversity and environmental integrity, Endangered Species Chocolate products do not contain genetically modified ingredients.   We verify this assurance by asking each of our suppliers to provide us with information regarding the GMO-free status on each ingredient that goes into our chocolate products.

SHADE-GROWN cocoa is grown under the natural canopy of the forest. Shade cacao farms are sustainable, allowing the native species to remain in their natural habitat. Shade-grown cocoa beans mature more slowly, thus enhancing the flavor of the chocolate.

SINGLE-ORIGIN chocolate, sometimes called varietal, is made from cocoa beans sourced from one area of the world. Several factors, such as humidity, rainfall, and temperature affect the flavor and aroma of cocoa. Many mass chocolate makers combine beans from multiple regions. Most chocolate connoisseurs prefer single-origin chocolate for its distinct, region-specific flavor profile. Endangered Species Chocolate uses Nigerian Forastero beans (a single-origin cocoa from the Ikom region of Nigeria) in our all-natural milk and dark chocolate products. This single-origin chocolate boasts a floral bouquet with dusky undertones.

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