Organic chocolates are made of cacao beans that are cultivated without using any synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers. Authentic organic chocolates also utilize organically grown sugar.

In America, specific standards of qualification (set by the USDA) need to be met in order for a product to be called organic. That said, when you eat organic chocolate, you can rest assured that you are consuming those ingredients that have been farmed in an environmentally-suitable manner.

One primary reason why it is best that you opt for organic chocolate, instead of its non-organic version, is the fact that you decrease your chances of ingesting harsh pesticide residues. Non-organic chocolate, especially dark ones, are fine to eat all their own. However, the drawback there is the possibility of also eating the pesticide residue, if any, in the cocoa used. In great enough quantity, this could lead to certain health problems.

You may be curious what organic chocolate tastes like. Many people reports that organic chocolates have a remarkably aromatic, rich flavor. Most fans of organic chocolate claim these treats are way different from industrial chocolate. Lovers of organic chocolate, particularly dark chocolate, say that eating this specific kind of chocolate gives an almost transcendent experience.

Quick note here... A lot of people confuse organic chocolate with fair trade chocolate. Fair trade chocolate may or may not be organic. Fair trade chocolate is chocolate that is cultivated by farmers who are paid a living wage, who are working under safe conditions, have access to medical care and education, among other essential opportunities. It's a separate issue.

Given that there's less risk for ingesting pesticide residue ingestion, dark organic chocolate packs a lot of nutritional benefits, without any drawbacks. With moderate intake, that can spell good news for your cardiovascular system. If you have gone over my previous blog posts, you might have read that recent studies have found out that people who regularly eat chocolate tend to be slimmer than those who don't. So cardiovascular benefits, weigh benefits, and now fewer harsh chemicals... Yet another reason to treat yourself to some chocolate!

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Joanna Maligaya

Staff Writer/Content Developer at Chocolate University Online

Ever since she can remember, Joanna has always considered chocolate as the ultimate food for her soul. She believes in the saying, “9 out of 10 people love chocolate, and the 10th always lies.”

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