Bug Bites

My latest indulgence comes from 3 little squares I found at the grocery store. The brand is called Endangered Species Chocolate. Once again they are all natural and organic. I got one milk chocolate square, one dark chocolate square and the new Chimp Mint dark chocolate square.

Individually wrapped, the Bug Bites (milk and dark) chocolate comes with a little insert about an insect. Interesting to find inside, as I'm biting into my dark chocolate, I'm reading about the Fungus Beetle. The dark chocolate itself is very good. Although it doesn't say on the package, my guess is that it's at least 75% cacao. I can taste the bitter cocoa inside. The milk is a little sweeter and somewhat pleasant. The mint is that same base as the dark chocolate with a curiously strong mint taste. The only 2 ingredients are organic dark chocolate and organic peppermint oil.



Even more pleasing to me is what goes on behind the scenes. At http://www.chocolatebar.com/ visitors are not prompted to start shopping for chocolate (although that is an option) they are first prompted to learn more about endangered species and the innovation of the company. According to their website, "ESC confirms that all beans used in its products are purchased from small, family-owned properties where the income benefits the community. The company also donates 10-percent of net profits to help support species, habitat and humanity."

Going green and eating delicious, organic chocolate while helping out wildlife? Gotta be a big 10!