Sourcing at Choco Del Mar
At Choco Del Mar, our commitment to quality begins with the careful selection of ingredients. While we strive towards direct trade practices and supporting living wages, our current focus is on sourcing from trusted dealers who prioritize ethical and sustainable practices. This page isn’t just a list of key ingredients; it is a comprehensive list of where we source every single ingredient we use and why we chose them.
Cocoa Beans and Cocoa Butter
Chocolate Alchemy
- Why We Choose Them: Chocolate Alchemy offers a superb selection of cocoa beans and provides a wealth of information on making chocolate. Their dedication to quality and education aligns with our mission to create the best chocolate possible.
Meridian Cacao
- Why We Choose Them: Meridian Cacao is known for its great beans and ethical sourcing practices. We appreciate their commitment to supporting sustainable cocoa farming, which ensures that our chocolate is not only delicious but also responsibly sourced.
Other Ingredients
Kirkland Organic Cane Sugar
- Why We Choose It: This organic and vegan-friendly cane sugar is a staple in our chocolate recipes. We value its purity and the ethical standards behind its production.
Nova Maple Sugar – Pure Grade-A Maple Sugar
- Why We Choose It: Nova Maple Sugar provides us with 100% pure Grade-A maple sugar, which adds a natural sweetness and depth to our chocolate. This premium ingredient is sourced with care and brings a unique, rich flavor that enhances our recipes, making every bite of our chocolate a delightful experience.
Anthony’s Heavy Cream Powder
- Why We Choose It: With just one ingredient, Sweet Cream Solids, this powder is perfect for our chocolate. Its rich taste and simplicity make it a fantastic addition to our recipes.
Meyerberg Whole Powdered Goat Milk
- Why We Choose It: Meyerberg’s powdered goat milk contains only two ingredients: Whole Goat Milk and Vitamin D3. We appreciate its straightforward composition and the unique, creamy flavor it brings to our chocolate.
Anthony’s Organic Coconut Milk Powder
- Why We Choose It: Despite having three ingredients (Organic Coconut Milk, Organic Tapioca Maltodextrin, and Organic Gum Acacia), this coconut milk powder stands out for its superior taste and quality. It’s the best we’ve tried, and it enhances our chocolate with a delightful coconut flavor.
Anthony’s Premium Butter Powder
- Why We Choose It: Discovered during our search for the perfect heavy cream powder, Anthony’s Premium Butter Powder was a game-changer. With just two ingredients (Butter (cream) and Nonfat Milk), it inspired our “Brioche Bar,” named after our love for baking. Its exceptional quality truly deserves the title “Premium.”
By sourcing our ingredients from these reputable suppliers, we ensure that every bar of Choco Del Mar chocolate is crafted with the finest components available. Our goal is to deliver an exceptional chocolate experience while supporting ethical and sustainable practices in the industry.