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- Alter Eco - Organic Chocolate 60% Cocoa Dark Crisp Mint - 2.82 oz. (80g) Alter Eco Organic Chocolate 60% Cocoa Dark Crisp Mint is a delicious treat. Chocolate is an extraordinary delicacy that has made an extraordinary journey. The origin of the word 'chocolate' likely comes from the Nahuatl (ancient Aztec) word xocolatl meaning 'bitter water,' as the Aztecs traditionally drank unsweetened chocolate during their royal and religious ceremonies. A native plant of Mexico, Central and South America, cacao is believed to have been introduced to Europe in the 16th century by Cortez, the Spanish conquistador. Two hundred years later in England, John Cadbury created the first modern chocolate bar by adding refined sugar and milk. Today, they return to cacao's countries of origin to create bars that respect native people, endangered ecosystems and modern taste buds. Meet Their Farmers Pasiona Caballero Mendoza, a farmer at ACOPAGRO Cooperative: "I come from the Pucalpillo community, Alto Huayabamba. From age 15 to 32, I was in La Costa, in Lima, working as a seamstress in a factory, but I decided to return to my homeland. Now I have a two-and-a-half hectare cocoa plantation in which I have also sown medicinal plants such as dragon's blood, cat's claw, balsam and sanango for treating internal and external wounds. To obtain a high quality cocoa, the most important thing is to take care of the nursery and the baby plants used later to sow the trees. When setting up the nursery, you must choose the cocoa seeds with the best flavor and aroma. These seeds are then the basis for all the trees on my farm!" Socially Just They believe the health, happiness and future of the families who grow their food are just as vital as their own. Through Fair Trade and direct relationships with their partner cooperatives around the world, they are helping to put delicious meals on your table and theirs. Fair Trade and What it Means to Them As proud partners of Fair Trade USA and the Fairtrade Labelling Organization (FLO), all of their products are Fair Trade Certified. This means the producers have been paid a price that ensures sustainable production and living conditions, along with a premium to support the growth and advancement of the cooperatives and their communities. Contract prices between Alter Eco and the supplying farmers are 10% to 30% higher than the local market price, with an additional Fair Trade premium set every year by the Fairtrade Labelling Organization (by product category and country of origin). In a global food system where farmers often carry debt three times their annual income, Fair Trade provides concrete opportunities for a stable, prosperous life. Since 2007, Alter Eco has provided: $1,116,000 beyond market prices $150,000 in premiums Sustainable development for 6 co-ops A living wage for 5,300 farmers When producers tell them about the shift in their life after becoming a Fair Trade farmer, many describe the same proud moments you would, sending their kids to school, attending to the health of their families, and looking forward to the future. They also work together to build programs that benefit their entire community. Experience real stories of how Fair Trade has impacted real people: VISIT - Fair Trade Rice Farmers in Thailand MEET - Beth, Robert and Miss Mujar - Fair Trade Sugar Cane Producers SEE - a Fair Trade Financed Community Center EXPLORE - the Connection Between Fair Trade and Gender Equality Cooperatives Alter Eco sources 100% of its products from small-scale, farmer-owned cooperatives. Empowered farmers working for themselves invest their money directly into improving food production and living standards. Direct Relationships In addition to Fair Trade practices, they work directly with their co-op partners to create a supportive and mutually beneficial business relationship. Financing Eliminating middle men creates savings they can redistribute, providing farmers with higher prices for their goods. They sign long
- UPC # 817670010099
- Size/Form 2.82 oz.
Suggested Use: Open and enjoy. Store between 60°-70°F in a dry location. INGREDIENTS Alter Eco - Organic Chocolate 60% Cocoa Dark Crisp Mint - 2.82 oz. (80g) Supplement Facts Serving Size: 5 Sections (40g) Servings Per Container: 2 Amount Per Serving %DV Calories 220 Calories From Fat 130 Total Fat 14g 22% Saturated Fat 9g 45% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 0mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 23g 8% Dietary Fiber 3g 12% Sugars 18g Protein 2g Calcium 2% Iron 25% Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% *Daily Value Not Established. †Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your diet values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Other Ingredients: Organic Cacao Beans, Organic Raw Cane Sugar, Organic Cocoa Butter, Peppermint Crunch (Organic Raw Cane Sugar, Organic Peppermint Oil, Organic Cocoa Powder) and Organic Vanilla Beans. WARNINGS Made on equipment shared with milk, hazelnuts, almonds, coconut and soy.
