Flavanols: 790 mg/100g 🇪🇨 Ecuador Certified Organic

Raw Cacao Bar 80%

Name: Raw Cacao Bar 80%
Rating: 4.92 (12 reviews)

80% raw cacao, rich and complex in flavour. Unroasted, with a naturally rounded sweetness.

Up to 700% more cacao flavanols than conventional chocolate

Independently lab-tested for purity and quality

Sweetened with organic date powder only, no refined sugar

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Certified organic

Flavanol content: ~790 mg per 100 g (≈ 553 per bar), DP1–7 quantified
Certification: Certified Organic
Production: Bean-to-bar
Processing: Unroasted · Unalkalised · Low-temperature conched
Additives: None
Download: Full lab report (PDF) (Check our Raw Cacao Nibs lab report for full heavy metals results, since they are made of the same batch of cacao beans)

Origin: Guayas, Ecuador
Cacao variety: Nacional
Harvest season: Fall 2025
Cultivation: Certified organic
Fermentation: Short, carefully monitored heap fermentation for 4 to 5 days under greenhouse conditions
Drying: Sun-dried on covered concrete patios under monitored conditions

Energy	2422 kJ / 617 kcal
Fat	44.0 g
of which saturates	27.1 g
Carbohydrates	34.4 g
of which sugars	15.3 g
Fibre	21.7 g
Protein	10.5 g
Salt	0.02 g

Per 100 g

Ingredients:

Organic cacao beans
Organic date powder
Organic cacao butter

Specifications:

Net weight: 70 g
Cacao content: 80%
Allergens: None (free from all 14 EU allergens)
Storage: Store cool and dry, away from direct sunlight

MORE DETAILS

Same single-origin Nacional cacao from Ecuador as our 100% bar, unroasted, unalkalised, and processed identically. The only addition is a small amount of organic date powder and organic cacao butter, added to temper the raw intensity. No refined sugar, no flavour masking. The date powder brings a subtle, natural sweetness that complements the cacao without overshadowing it. The flavanols, polyphenols, and natural composition of the bean remain fully intact.

Flavanol content per 100g

Milk Chocolate

0–50 mg/100g

Typical Dark Chocolate

100–150 mg/100g

Flava'Choc 80% Bar

790 mg/100g

Sources: published cacao research & independent lab testing.

ORIGIN

Guayas, Ecuador

Sourced from the region of Guayas in Ecuador, this organic cacao is rooted in its historic Nacional lineage, one of the country’s most unique genetic cacao profiles. The fertile lowlands and tropical climate create favourable growing conditions that support both flavour refinement and antioxidant richness. This origin delivers a balanced and refined flavour profile with notes of dried cranberry, soft malt, light fruitiness, and a subtle salty hint. Fermentation and drying are carefully managed to preserve flavour and the distinctive profile of this origin.

Nutrition & Lab Analysis

Cacao contains a wide range of naturally occurring nutrients, from flavanols to essential minerals. Flava'Choc tests every batch of all its products to verify these nutrients and guarantee purity and safety.

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DP1–7 FLAVANOLS

Flavanol Profile

Validated measurement of DP1–7 cocoa flavanols, the fraction most extensively studied in clinical flavanol research.

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Per 100g

~790

mg total flavanols

7×

vs typical dark chocolate (100mg/100g)

DP1–7 quantified per batch

THEOBROMINE & CAFFEINE

Natural Stimulants

Cacao naturally contains theobromine and small amounts of caffeine, two bioactive compounds studied for their effects on alertness and mild vasodilation.

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Per 100g

532.0

mg/100g · Theobromine

93 mg per 17.5g serving

64.7

mg/100g · Caffeine

11 mg per 17.5g serving

MINERAL PROFILE

Essential Minerals

Cacao naturally contains magnesium, potassium, iron, copper, manganese, and phosphorus, minerals for which the EU recognises authorised health claims.

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Per 100g

Mg

160.8

mg/100g

K

567.0

mg/100g

Fe

1.67

mg/100g

P

261.0

mg/100g

Cu

1.0

mg/100g

Mn

0.93

mg/100g

SAFETY TESTING

Heavy Metal Screening

Each batch is tested for microbiology and heavy metals in accordance with strict EU safety standards.

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HEAVY METALS

Cadmium

0.29 mg/kg

EU: < 0.80

Lead

0.01 mg/kg

EU: <0.10

Arsenic

0.01 mg/kg

no EU limit

Mercury

0.01 mg/kg

no EU limit

Nickel

0.93 mg/kg

no EU limit

Learn more in our blog post about heavy metals → Read our blog post →

SAFETY STATUS

✓

Microbiology

Conform

✓

Mycotoxins

Not detected

✓

Pesticides

EU Certified Organic

5 stars: 11 (92%)
4 stars: 1 (8%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

Heel goede smaak voor rauwe cacao! De dadels passen hier perfect bij, goed dat ze geen gewone suiker gebruiken. Ook een heel mooie en natuurlijke verpakking!

Dankjewel Pascal! Fijn dat de dadels in de smaak vallen, dat is inderdaad een bewuste keuze om het puur en natuurlijk te houden. En blij dat ook de verpakking opvalt!

Ook deze is weer een aanrader. Hij is zacht zoet door het dadelpoeder, maar zeker niet te zoet, gewoon mooi in balans. Smaakt nog altijd rijk en puur, zonder dat het zwaar wordt. Ik grijp hier makkelijk naar als ik zin heb in iets zoets maar toch “clean”

Dankjewel voor de mooie omschrijving! Dat is exact het gevoel dat we willen geven, een clean treat zonder compromissen op smaak.

Really good!! Obviously not super sweet but def not bitter either. Not recommended for melting though, I tried making hot chocolate with it and the result wasn’t there. Delicious on its own. Plus it’s good for you! Staple for me :)

That's exactly the balance we aim for, no sugar, but not harsh either. Glad it hit the spot!

Excellent taste

Thanks! Glad you like our 80% cacao

Chocolate you can trust

Thank you Niel, enjoy.

Ik ben niet echt een fan van pure chocolade, maar deze vond ik echt lekker. Romig, niet te bitter en je proeft meteen dat de kwaliteit goed zit. Ga zeker nog bestellen.

Bedankt! Blij dat de 80% je heeft overtuigd.

The Raw Cacao Bar 80% is absolutely excellent. Rich, intense, and perfectly balanced, it delivers an authentic cacao experience. Made with premium Grand Chocolate ingredients, the quality is evident in every bite. A delicious and wholesome dark chocolate bar that I highly recommend.

Thank you Clement! Rich and balanced is exactly what we aim for with the 80%. Enjoy!

Wat een smaakbom!! De dadels maken het ook helemaal af. Hier wordt een mens heel gelukkig van!

Dag Katleen, leuk om te horen dat je de zo een fan bent van onze dadels in onze 80% reep! Geniet ervan!

Do you sometimes eat something only because it’s healthy? No need to compromise with this chocolate, it’s very healthy and tastes wonderful too! 🤤

Hi Elias, thank you very much for your kind review! Enjoy our chocolate! ;)

A big fan of this 80% cacao bar! I often take this on the go and to work as a healthy snack or dessert. Not recommend for melting though, therefore the drops are better!

Hi there! We're glad you enjoy our 80% cacao bar! Hope you keep loving it!

Deze reep is een absolute gamechanger. De smaak is intens en puur zonder de overbodige suikers van normale chocolade. Je merkt direct dat de voedingsstoffen nog intact zijn; ik krijg er een geweldige energieboost en een betere focus van. Het is de perfecte combinatie van een luxe traktatie en een gezonde superfood-kick. Een absolute aanrader voor wie bewust wil genieten zonder schuldgevoel.

Merci Juliette! Fijn om te horen dat je er zo enthousiast over bent!

Aanrader voor wie graag het pure gecombineerd wil en graag een zachte smaak wil. Dadelpoeder maakt het gemakkelijk om te eten.

Blij dat die balans goed aankomt, dankjewel!

Frequently asked questions

“Unroasted” means our cacao beans are not subjected to conventional high-temperature roasting used in standard chocolate production. Instead, we apply a very light and brief heating step. This controlled heating primarily affects the outer husk to ensure microbiological safety and enable clean shell removal. The cacao core itself remains at low temperature, preserving its natural structure and flavanol content.This process is fundamentally different from traditional roasting, where the entire bean is exposed to prolonged high heat.

All our products carrying the term “raw” are considered raw in the sense that they are not conventionally roasted and the cacao core is never exposed to high temperatures. Any light 'roasting' step is carefully controlled so that the internal bean temperature remains low, preserving the flavanol content while ensuring microbiological safety. For products that undergo conching, the process is carried out at controlled low temperatures below 45°C to preserve cacao’s natural state. This approach allows us to balance purity with responsible processing.

Yes. The cacao used in this product is certified organic and grown without synthetic pesticides or chemical inputs. Certification details are available on the product page and packaging.

No. This product is free from all 14 EU-regulated allergens. It is produced in a facility where none of the 14 EU allergens are handled or processed. As a result, the product is considered free from these allergens.

Our cacao bars are naturally high in cacao flavanols due to careful bean selection and minimal processing. Flavanol content can vary from batch to batch — even when using the same origin and processing methods — due to natural factors such as growing conditions, sunlight exposure, and soil variability. To provide the most representative values, we report average flavanol levels based on multiple independent laboratory analyses. These averages reflect the typical flavanol content across tested batches. On each product page, the displayed flavanol values (DP1–7 quantified) are based on these averages and are supported by laboratory reports available in the attachments and our internal archive. Values are updated regularly as new batches are tested. You can download the full lab report directly from the product page.