Green & Black's Organic Dark Chocolate Bar, 85% Cacao, 10 - 3.17 oz BarsUSDA OrganicFairtrade InternationalFairtrade InternationalFairtrade InternationalFairtrade International

Green & Black is my favorite moderate priced chocolate so this review is a no-brainer for me. But perhaps this review will help. I prefer the 85% dark chocolate--it's smooth, has a bit of dark chocolate bitterness but isn't unpleasantly bitter. It is very rich with just a hint of sweetness.While there is added sugar the level of sugar in a single serving (10 pieces) is just 4 grams. the pieces are small (30 per bar) so it's easy to moderate/control intake if so inclined (which I am, at least I claim to be)The price here is about the standard per bar when purchased at a market although recent price increases have changed that so it may be a bit better. I find the availability in stores is inconsistent so I have gone to online purchase. Mine has been well within "best by" guidelines so I am not purchasing stale chocolate.Every chocoholic knows the tasted and texture is highly personal so keep that in mind. 85% is a bit strong for most people. G&B makes 70%, a milk chocolate bar (35% I think), and some other bars with "stuff" in them (I don't like "stuff"-nuts, toffee, etc. in my chocolate) and those bars may fit your preferences. My wife loves their milk chocolate and, frankly, it is my favorite milk chocolate as well. But then, it's not dark so...

I was introduced several years ago to Green & Black's dark chocolate by my vegan sister-in-law. Unfortuately, I don't think it is still vegan since the label contains the pesky note that it may contain milk (and/or tree nuts) without those actually included in the ingredients. Still, the bars contain 100% organic ingredients, including the cane sugar. Green & Black's claims that it is suitable for vegetarians, which means the sugar at least isn't refined using bone char.With that out of the way . . . wow, what great flavor. This bittersweet chocolate is suitable for both munching and baking. Since most dark chocolate starts at 70% cocoa, this 85% version is even darker, more intense, and less sweet than many other bars. I am a fan of the darkest chocolates, so these bars are right in my wheelhouse.-- Debbie Lee Wesselmann

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Best tasting dark chocolate on the planet. Creamy and smooth. You will not regret using this for your chocolate cravings!

Really like this organic dark chocolate bar. I'm a chocolate lover but was looking for something with more health benefits than your average candy bar. Ooohhhh... so tasty. I was concerned it may not be sweet enough and too bitter but was pleasantly surprised at how enjoyable the taste was. Now, it is very different tasting than your usual sugar filled chocolate bar, so for some, it may take a little getting used to the difference. The boxed bars came shipped in a bag. It seemed unusual as I thought the bars may be broken but this is my second order of these and they have all arrived perfectly. The box itself is thick and gives good protection and I like how it stores the bars like they are on display. Great bar, great purchase!

Good dark chocolate. Can't really say anything bad about it. Not too bitter or too sweet, just the right ingredients. But I personally prefer other brands, like Taza. It's entirely subjective though.

I eat about a box of this every month. I’m here venting that it’s sold out, and always think about resorting to growing my own chocolate when it does. The climate would make this easy where I live, but harvesting takes a lot of work. The price you get considering the work it takes to harvest chocolate—and comparing this bar with others—is incredible. It’s healthy, and there’s a relatively good portion to price ratio. If the workers are reading this, thank you! You help make the favorite part of my day, everyday. I’m lost and a little grumpy without you.Is this chocolate for you? Read this first:Chocolate is a bitter bean. Beans are hard, not soft and smooth. These beans are not composed of milk and sugar, as many “chocolate” companies would have you believe. It has a good amount of fiber, protein, iron, healthy fat, and all sorts of things that are good for you. It’s great for healthy weigh gain, or as a lovely, healthy treat in small pieces. I also happen to find it dreamily delicious, and it’s one of the only chocolates I feel better after eating (lots of chronic illnesses here). To repeat, chocolate is not a sweet treat you want to sit down and eat, nor something most people can tolerate in very large doses. It’s something you put in your sour yogurt to somehow make it seem sweeter (sour + bitter = sweet?), brew hot chocolate with, or otherwise slowly savor small pieces while giving thanks. It is not something everyone will like, nor something that you’ll be able to easily want or tolerate in large doses by itself, and that’s okay.

Definitely one of the better 85% dark chocolate bars.

It's not crazy sweet, which I really like. Too much food in the USA is pure sugar and it's just ridiculous. This stuff is actual, quality chocolate you can taste.