Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to our FAQ page! Here we address the most regular inquiries we receive. If we haven't addressed your inquiry, or you have another concern, please reach out to us at info@raakachocolate.com and we'll do our best to respond in a timely manner.
How long will it take for my chocolate to arrive if I order online?
We typically process orders within 3-5 business days. Sometimes we receive a much larger volume of orders than we anticipate and orders may take a week to process. We appreciate your patience and we do our best to keep you informed!
Once we’ve shipped your chocolate, you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Your order should arrive within 3-5 business days.* We ship everything from our bean-to-bar chocolate factory in Brooklyn, NY. Depending on the destination, we ship via USPS, FedEx, and UPS.
*transit times may be affected due to holiday or weather delays.
Please allow 7-10 days from the date of your order for your chocolate to arrive.
What’s your return policy?
If your chocolate arrived melted or damaged, please send us a photo of the chocolate requesting a refund or a replacement shipment. You can respond to your order confirmation email or through the Contact Us Form.
If you have an issue with chocolate purchased from an independent retailer, please contact the retailer directly regarding their refund policy
What if there’s an issue with my order?
If you’ve experienced any issues with your order, please reach out to us through our Contact Form within 30 days of purchase and we’ll be happy to resolve the issue.
Due to the nature of our for-consumption product, we do not accept returns or exchanges on chocolate.
Which payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards, PayPal, and Amazon Pay.
How do I adjust or cancel my order?
If you need to make any changes to your order please reply to your order confirmation email as soon as possible. We will do our best to make requested order changes while the order is still processing in our factory. Once it ships out, we can no longer adjust order items or re-route shipments.
Please double check your shipping address before placing your order. Once shipped, we are not responsible for lost packages due to an incorrect original address. If your order has been returned to our factory due to an incorrect original address, we will gladly reship your order to the correct address for the cost of shipping.
Is there a gift receipt option?
We do not include any price information when we ship out orders. If you’d like to include a gift message please select this option during the checkout process.
How do I make changes to my First Nibs chocolate subscription?
You can manage your subscription address, skip a month, or cancel your subscription by logging into your Raaka account. Still having trouble? Contact Us and we’ll be happy to help! *Please note any requests made before the 15th of the month will apply to the current month’s shipment unless otherwise requested. All requests made on the 15th until the end of the month will apply to the following month’s shipment.
I'd like to place a really big order, who do I contact?
We’d be happy to help you plan a bulk chocolate order. Please reach out to us here and include: the quantity you need and the date you need it by.
Factory, Allergy & Certifications
I have an allergy. Is Raaka safe for me to eat?
Our products are gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free. We process coconut in our factory, which the FDA considers a tree nut. Our products are nut-free with the exception of our Coconut Milk, Waffle Cones, Pure Cacao & Strawberry & Coconut, Swirl Bars,Oat Milk bars and certain Limited Batch bars, all of which contain coconut. We have FSMA allergen compliance verification or nut-free statements from all of our key ingredient suppliers.
We have a protein testing regimen that verifies that there is no cross-contamination of coconut with our non-coconut products. We do not process any other tree nuts or peanuts in our facility.
Our Cocoa Magic nut butter spread is produced by GroundUP PDX in a peanut, dairy, and wheat-free facility. It comes to us fully sealed and is handled separately from our other products.
Do you sell chocolate out of your factory?
Our retail shop is back and better than ever. Located at 58 Seabring Street, just next door to our factory.
We are open Monday - Thursday: 11am-4pm & Friday - Sunday: 11am-6pm
How do I schedule a tour or a class?
We host weekly tours and classes at our Brooklyn Factory. Learn more on our Tours & Classes page.
I don't live in New York. Where can I buy Raaka?
We're carried in hundreds of locations across the US. Use our store locator to find your nearest retailer. Many of the stores we sell to are small, independent retailers, so we recommend calling ahead to make sure your specific flavor is in stock!
What are your factory business hours?
Our retail shop is back and better than ever. Located at 58 Seabring Street, just next door to our factory.
We are open Monday - Thursday: 11am-4pm & Friday - Sunday: 11am-6pm
Is your 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.
Is your chocolate Kosher certified?
Our chocolates are certified Kosher by Natural Food Certifiers.
What other certifications do you have?
Our chocolates are USDA Organic certified, Non-GMO certified, and our facility is third party verified for food safety and quality by SQF.
How do I store my chocolate?
We recommend storing your chocolate in an air-tight container in a cool and dry place. Usually, under those conditions, our chocolate can last longer than our suggested dates* since they are all vegan and aren't made with many ingredients that would cause them to spoil. If you do keep them for longer we would suggest visually inspecting each bar before eating. If the bars look dull and/or have a whitish coating on them it means that they have come out of temper, due to age and temperature/humidity variations. Chocolate that has come out of temper is safe to eat, it will just not be as enjoyable since the texture changes a bit (grainy/crumbly).
*This does not apply to our products that contain coconut. These bars have a shorter shelf life.
How long does my chocolate last?
You will find an "enjoy by" date on the back label of each of our bars. The date listed for our Coconut Milk, Waffle Cone, Pure Cacao & Strawberry & Coconut, and Oat Milk bars will be 9 months from the date bars were made and 16 months for all of our other flavors.
Do you test your chocolate for heavy metals?
Raaka is committed to keeping our chocolate below Prop 65’s strict rules around lead and cadmium content in chocolate. We work with our partners at origin to ensure that the cacao we’re receiving is always improving to meet the ever-changing legislation internationally as it relates to heavy metal content in the cacao industry.
One of Raaka’s core values is transparency, as such, we regularly conduct testing on our main products with a third-party lab and publish the results here.
Which products are certified Smithsonian Bird Friendly?
Products featuring Dominican cacao from our partners at Zorzal Cacao, a 130-acre farm, fermentery, and exporter based inside a bird sanctuary called Reserva Zorzal. These bars are some of the first to be certified Smithsonian Bird Friendly! Look for the Bird Friendly logo on the product page or shop the full collection here.
Collaborations, Careers, & Other
Who do I contact with a collaboration or donation request?
Thanks for thinking of us! You can reach out to us via our Contact Us Form with the details of your request. Please note that we receive quite a few requests and try our best to accommodate when we are able (We love to collaborate).
Does Raaka have an Affiliate Program?
We are always looking to partner with creators who are passionate about our product and mission. Learn more and apply to our affiliate program here. We can't wait to create something beautiful with you!
I'm interested in working at Raaka! How should I move forward?
If you love chocolate as much as we do and think you’ll make a great addition to our team, please send your resume and a brief cover letter to hiring@raakachocolate.com. Don’t forget to let us know what position/area you are interested in and why you’d be a great fit!
I'm interested in opening a wholesale account, what do I do?
Check out our wholesale page to apply for an account.
I'm interested in corporate gifting, who do I reach out to?
Check out our corporate orders page to learn more.
Who can I contact if I have more questions?
Reach out via our Contact Us Form and we’d be happy to help answer any additional questions!