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Mole Negro
WAVES OF FLAVOR
Our ode to the Oaxacan mole, crafted with roasted banana, roasted polenta, pepitas, chiles, and spices for a spicy warming bar with waves of flavor.
UNROASTED
We make our chocolate with unroasted cacao beans so you can taste the naturally fruity flavor of cacao.
ORGANIC
All of our chocolate is certified organic, certified non-gmo, kosher, and free of gluten, dairy, peanuts, and soy.
TRANSPARENT TRADE
We source our cacao directly from single estate farms, farmer owned cooperatives, and grower centered organizations.
Origin
Zorzal Cacao, D.R.
Ingredients
Organic cacao beans,
organic cane sugar,
organic cocoa butter,
organic pumpkin seeds,
organic rice,
organic polenta,
organic banana,
organic black pepper,
himalayan salt,
organic pasilla chiles,
organic new Mexico chiles,
organic cinnamon,
organic cumin seeds,
organic coriander,
organic thyme,
organic clove.
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2
Serving size: 1/2 bar (25g)
70% CACAO
What We Pay for Cacao
Zorzal Cacao, Dominican Republic
REGION/COUNTRY: Duarte Province, Dominican Republic
TYPE: Farm, fermentary, exporter, bird sanctuary
BEAN SOURCE: Blend of estate-grown and neighboring farms
FLAVOR PROFILE: Balanced, fruity, nutty
PRICE RAAKA PAID IN 2021: $6.40 per kg. This price includes post-harvest processes and transportation to the departure port. What we pay each producer is different and is shaped by that region's economy.
FARMGATE PRICE: $2.90/kg is what Zorzal paid neighboring farmers for dried cacao in 2019. This was 45% above the local market price. Visit our Transparent Trade page for context and more on the impact each producer has within their community.
Transparent Trade
We started Raaka because we knew there was a better way to make chocolate: from scratch. We use traceable, high quality, single origin, transparently sourced cacao to craft uncommonly delicious chocolate.
FAQs
What does unroasted mean?
Cacao beans are the seeds of the cacao fruit, harvested and prepared by producers at origin. Every bean has a flavor profile shaped by the soil and climate it grows in, as well as the care each producer takes in cultivating and processing it. This fruity flavor is often roasted away in favor of that classic chocolatey note. We love this fruit-forward flavor, and we make our chocolate without roasting so you can enjoy it too.
Is this chocolate vegan?
You bet. All our bars are 100% vegan. Some dark chocolates still contain milk powder, but ours do not. Instead, we make a couple vegan "milk style" bars with oats and coconut.
What does this chocolate taste like?
Every recipe we make is inspired by the unique flavors of whatever bean we’re working with. If you’re curious about a specific flavor, check out the flavor page and the reviews! If you still need help, feel free to email us.
How do you ship chocolate when it's hot outside?
Don't fret, we check the weather before mailing every order. If it's going to be hotter than 70 degrees, we use insulation and ice packs to ensure you receive your chocolate in perfect condition!