Organic Chocolate Couverture and Bulk Organic Chocolate
At Santa Barbara Chocolate, we’re committed to giving you chocolate that is truly organic, just as the word says. Many people think that if the cocoa comes from organic farms, the chocolate must be organic. But where the cocoa beans come from isn't the only thing that matters. It's important to be careful with the cocoa so that it stays clean and safe.
Here’s how it usually works with cocoa farming. The cocoa pods are picked from the trees and left to drop onto the ground. Then they are cut open and the beans are taken out and put in a can. After that, these beans are moved to a different place to begin fermenting. This can happen right on the ground under the trees sometimes. This is a popular way to do things, but it can make you worry about cleanliness.
We do things differently. We pick our organic cocoa pods when they are perfectly ripe. Instead of letting them fall to the ground, we carefully place them in clean bins that are approved for organic handling. After that, these bins are moved to a sorting area. At that stage, the pods are cleaned and then split open to start the fermentation process. It's safer to handle food this way, and this process helps keep the pods clean.
Why do we go through all this effort? It’s simple. We believe it’s the right way to handle food. By washing the pods and making sure they don’t touch the ground, we lower the chances of contamination. It takes more time and effort to give this extra care. It might even make us get less cocoa overall. But we believe it’s worth it. When you buy our organic chocolate couverture or bulk dark chocolate organic, you can feel confident that it’s made with care from start to finish.
When people make chocolate, they sometimes skip these extra steps to save time and money. But we feel good knowing that we are providing chocolate that meets true organic standards. It’s not just about the label – it’s about doing what’s right to protect the quality of the chocolate and the safety of those who enjoy it.
Our chocolate couverture and bulk organic chocolate are the best options if you want chocolate that is truly organic, not just in name but also in how it is treated and made. We’re proud of our process, and we believe you’ll taste the difference.