Frequently Asked Questions
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Levels of cadmium and lead in chocolate
Our cacao is tested for both cadmium & lead and close to none is detected.
We would be happy to share the official documentation if requested.
Nutritional value
The nutritional value of our chocolate is the same as any other chocolate.
There is 17g of sugar per 75g bar of our 77% Dark.
There is 24g of sugar per 75g bar of our 55% Dark Milk.
There is 0g of sugar in our Drinking Chocolate collection.
How to store the chocolate
Room temperature, fully wrapped and away from heat, water, humidity and direct sunlight.
The fridge is not a good place to store your chocolate, keep in cupboards.
What is the shelf life of the chocolate
2 years
The story behind the Jaguar
This name arose from the presence of Jaguars, often black, that roam the nature around where we lived in Nicaragua as well as the high population of Jaguars living in the Bosawas Biosphere Reserve near where our Cacao Beans are grown. There is also the important role of the Jaguar in the ancient cultures of Central America whom also used Cacao and grew it in Nicaragua in pre-colonial times. The Jaguar on our bar was drawn by a close family friend we spent time with in Nicaragua, Reyna Rose Brown who is a gifted artist and Loves Cacao and the study of ancient culture.
What sugar is in our chocolate
We use organic unrefined cane sugar from Native.