Organic chocolate. Does that matter?

Chocolate, Chocolatemakers, Certification, Organic

Chocolatemakers' chocolate has always been, and always will be, organic. Why, really? What are our reasons for sticking to it forever? And why is it important to you? 

Organic rightly has a good image. Yet we often find that far from everyone understands its value. Persistent opinions such as "it's just a marketing trick" or "it all comes from the same factory" are still often heard. We understand this, because unfortunately organic is not explained well enough. It costs more and sometimes has less in it, and the benefits are a bit unclear without doing some research.

Whoever understands BIO understands us! That's why we explain it in full here.

FULL TASTE

The reason you eat chocolate is taste, of course. Preferably real chocolate taste. Most chocolate you see in the supermarket, from the big well known brands, does not have much to do with real chocolate anymore. It is mostly a mix of sugar, milk powder and flavor enhancers. 

With chocolate it's actually like with wine: with good chocolate you can taste a lot of things, such as region, climate and also the attention and craftsmanship put into it. It's incredible how much crucial work the farmers in the origin countries do that contributes to the taste of the final bar. But that's a whole article in itself. Back to organic. Organic chocolate is not allowed to contain any flavorings, flavor enhancers, sweeteners or other artificial additives. And that makes for a delicious, full and genuine cocoa taste.

NO CHEMICALS

Organic prohibits the use of chemical-synthetic sprays and artificial fertilizers. Non-organic products usually contain a veritable cocktail of pesticides and insecticides. This is a burden on humans and nature. These substances are not good for our bodies and are disastrous for the ecosystems where cocoa grows. 

Furthermore, chemical additives such as sweeteners, preservative ingredients or artificial colors should not be used in organic products.

HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS

Among other things, this is also directly related to the previous paragraph about chemicals. These chemicals penetrate deep into the soil and are transported with the rainwater to surrounding plants.

The balance of soil, other plants, insects and other animals gets upset. Did you know that a healthy ecosystem does not need people, and certainly not pesticides, to stay healthy and solve problems? Nature can take care of itself, as long as we don't spray with chemicals. By buying organic, you contribute to nature's natural balance.

Organic farming also requires specific methods and practices for crop protection and soil conservation that ensure traceability and transparency. Organic standards worldwide are aimed at preserving the health of people, soils and ecosystems. Anyone who looks at the world with open eyes understands, that we must quickly change course and take better care of our planet. Organic cultivation is a crucial step in the right direction.

HONESTLY PAID FARMERS

For conventional cocoa, the world market price is paid. A family cannot even make ends meet on that when both parents are working and the children are working. For fair trade cocoa that is higher, but still below what is called a "living wage. 

What is a living wage? The amount of living income varies by country and region. The farmer's income in "livable" only when the children can be sent to school, the family can eat nutritious food, drink safe drinking water and live in a decent house. In addition, this income should allow them to access health care and save for unexpected setbacks. All this after the cost of farming is covered. In short: what we all consider livable and also consider necessary for ourselves.

It tastes better, there is no poison in it, nature is protected and farmers are paid fairly. Are there any questions?