“Feel Good” Chocolate that Tastes Good Too
August 2, 2010
Seeds of Change says their chocolates are “a happy accident” that began as a mission to preserve organic and heirloom seeds from getting swept away by a progressive industrial agriculture. Their appetite for change lead them directly to chocolate as part of their search for delicious organic food.
My first experience with Seeds of Change came from an organic dark chocolate orange and fig chocolate bar. The fig flavor comes from fragrant, dried, and chewy pieces of fig; while the orange flavor comes from oil of orange. The combination is remarkably delicious. The texture is very unique because the fig not only offers the chewiness but also the crunch of tiny seeds.
At first, this put me off because it felt a little like having sand in my mouth, but this odd sensation did not last long. The orange essence is soft and delicate and blends well with the complexity of the chocolate.
I always like it when a label reads like a novel. Both sides of this chocolate bar wrapper have plenty to say about the mission, vision, and history of Seeds of Change. My favorite part is the little side story about the fig ingredient. Bet you didn’t know they use only figs from the female fig tree because they are superior to that of the male fig tree figs. And yes, they unashamedly admit they are fruitist!
Next on my list to try is their milk chocolate with apricot and cashew.
Here’s the feel good part. According to the website www.seedsofchange.co.us, their guiding principle is this: "Everyone has the right to eat well. To eat a balanced and diverse diet of pure, wholesome, natural and nutritious food. Food you feel confident about feeding to your family." Plus 1% of sales go to research and promotion of biodiversity and sustainable organic practices.
I can’t see a down-side to buying and eating a Seeds of Change chocolate bar. On the one hand, you have a satisfyingly delicious chocolate bar and on the other hand, you help support the preservation of a sustained chocolate supply and lasting rainforest biodiversity. That’s a win-win!
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