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Wholesale Chocolate Ingredients

Wholesale Chocolate

At Santa Barbara Chocolate we want to help people live their lives to the fullest. We are delighted when our bulk chocolate brings joy to our customers. 

Uncompromising Quality

At Santa Barbara Chocolate we are simply infatuated with all things sweet. We understand the passion that goes into creating delicious treats for the world to enjoy.  That is why we work closely with small business owners, home bakers, and big manufacturers to build partnerships based around wholesale chocolate that doesn’t compromise quality with quantity.

The finest quality chocolate can be expensive and whether you need a pound of pure Belgian chocolate for your pastries or you just love to whip up a decadent cake on a weekend, the cost of buying quality ingredients can add up quickly. With no purchase minimums or contractual agreements, our wholesale option is available for all chefs.

The Joy of Buying Wholesale

Whether it is for business or pleasure we understand your needs when buying chocolate in bulk. We offer hundreds of different chocolates and have a staff on hand seven days a week so you can order the chocolates you love with ease. Whatever your specialt, you can find your chocolate with Santa Barbara’s wholesale selection.

A Company That Cares

As a family owned business we understand the values that go hand in hand with good business ethics. We care about every step of the process, from the harvesting of the cacao trees to customer service. Not only do we care about the process, but also the people - from the farmers to the brokers and you, our customer.  In short, we live and breath the following mantra: Happy Trees, Happy Farmers, Great Chocolate = Happy Customers.

Chocolate From Across the Globe on your Doorstep

Our passion for quality shows in our range - a variety of different, gourmet tasting chocolates to fulfill your wildest desires. For dipping, melting, stirring, molding, grating and flaking, from creamy Belgium white to dark and sensual Brazilian black, our bulk chocolate range covers every application and corner of the globe. We hope to share the joy of quality ingredients with you soon.

Chocolate and Tea Pairing

Chocolate and Tea

Whether it’s a steaming cup of British tea with milk and sugar or a small glass of African black with a wedge of lemon, tea has been charming the pants off us for centuries. There’s something extra special about tea, and even more so when it’s paired with a delicious lump of rich and decadent chocolate. However it’s important to get the balance right, each tea is so utterly unique and with a whole host of flavors we want to help you get it exactly right.

Full Bodied Tea

Assam tea and English breakfast teas are rich, full bodied and even have a slight coppery note. These teas are often served with a small splash of milk which makes them the perfect combination for milk chocolate treats. The strong flavor diluted with milk matches the creaminess of milk chocolate and allows a delicate balance to linger on your tongue.

Floral Teas

Tea is a gift from Mother Nature and nothing puts a spring in your step like a cup of delicate, floral tea. These teas include green tea, one of the greatest anti-oxidants known to man, along with lots of Japanese inspired varieties. Because many floral teas are so light they can be matched magnificently with semi-sweet chocolate for a contrasting flavor. The key is 'less is more'; you don’t want to overwhelm your taste buds but allow them to linger in simple pleasures. For a flavor that ignites why not pair a slightly citrus earl grey with a dark orange chocolate or try a jasmine green tea with a piece of dreamy white chocolate.

Earthy Teas

There are some delicious earthy teas on the market such as masala chai and lapsong souchong, these teas have a certain smokiness that can be paired with deep and dark bitter chocolate. Earthy teas have the flexibility to also suit those chocolates that are bright and oozing with rich fruit flavors. When it comes to spicy teas such as the chai variety you can afford to pair these with white or even milk chocolate for a heady, almost dessert style experience.

Fruit Teas

Fruit teas can be complex when it comes to finding a chocolate match made in heaven. Because these kinds of teas are already bursting with flavors you need to keep it sweet and simple as not to overwhelm your palette. Milk and white chocolate is not your best option here, the creaminess paired with fruit will do little to complement each other. With this in mind try sticking to a light dark chocolate, even a slightly bitter chocolate would work well as the sweetness of the fruit and the bitterness of the chocolate will highlight the qualities of each.

Friends, Lovers and Soul Mates

There are three ways to consider tea and chocolate. The first is as friends, where both the tea and the chocolate enjoy the same characteristics. The second is as lovers, when the steaming cup and the luxurious chocolate complement each other despite their apparent differences. The third perspective is as soul mates, where nothing can pull the pure bliss of these two tastes apart. Yet the joy lies in experimenting, because you can never drink enough tea and you can never taste enough chocolate. 

Chocolate and Coffee Pairing

Blending the Perfect Taste

Even the very sound of these two words rolls around your tongue and the letters leave you with a rich and luxurious taste. Coffee and chocolate is a match made in heaven; did you know that there are literally thousands of different notes of taste resonating in coffee? This means that whatever your preferred brew you can find a piece of chocolate to match. From foaming cappuccinos to heart of darkness espressos, this guide will help you pair the two tastes with perfection.

Central and South American Coffee

Some of the world’s boldest coffee comes from the rainforests of Brazil; the aromas that spill out of a cup of South American coffee are reminiscent of dense velvet green canopies, humidity dripping from the branch and a remote and exotic wilderness. Central and South American Coffee beans can be used to make a strong and quality espresso or a dark and heady Colombian Macchiato. As these coffees are so deep and so decadent you are best pairing them with lighter, creamier chocolate types that will delicately balance the taste as opposed to drowning your taste buds in sin.  Mexican and Andes coffee goes great with light chocolates as the beans have a lingering taste of vanilla and honey. This means that you can pair these coffees with a box of Santa Barbara chocolate truffles and indulge in the finer things in life.

African Coffee

African coffee tends to hold a more medium bold flavor as opposed to the heart of darkness that commonly gets associated with their coffee type. As the beans are picked from this vast and varied landscape, from the slops of Kilimanjaro to the dry plains of Ethiopia, the taste possibilities vary. As the beans are ground by hand in the villages, the end result is a less fine coffee but one that is perfect for an aromatic morning. African coffees are perfect when paired with chocolate that are crammed full of fruits and nuts. In particular Tanzanian Peabody and Ethiopian Blueberry are a fine example of being a coffee type that releases fruity notes and chocolaty undertones.

Polynesian Coffee

Straight out of the sun drenched pacific islands comes Polynesian coffee. This is a light coffee with caramel aromatic flavors and a slight hint of warm sunshine and exotic indulgence. Fragrant and mellow this kind of coffee works wonders when ground and pushed down in a French press. The end result is a charming coffee that works well as a flat white, café au lait or simple after dinner espresso. As the Polynesian coffee is gentle you can afford to pair these flavors with a darker, bolder, perhaps even bitter sweet chocolate without overpowering your taste buds.

Italian Coffee

If you want to fill your world with tastes of ancient Rome, screaming Vespa’s and an utterly chic lifestyle then Italian coffee is the way to go. Italian coffee is as bold and lively as their culture, it also comes in a range of varieties and styles meaning that when it comes to taste, the world is your oyster. Some of the more recognized Italian coffee types use strong shots of espresso whisked with milk to create the dreamy foaming cappuccino. A cappuccino is the perfect partner for any kind of chocolate, the steamed milk will perfectly compliment dark chocolate flavors, whereas the foaming froth also goes great with milky or even white chocolate for the ultimate sweet treat.  On the opposite foot if you opt for a thick black coffee stewed in an Italian percolator then you are best pairing with a light creamy chocolate or even vanilla and chocolate dessert for a delicate taste that will blow you away.

Wine and Chocolate Pairings

Wine and Chocolate - A Match Made in Heaven

California is renowned for its world famous vineyards and stunning cellar doors. The sweeping hills and valleys threaded with vines and haloed in endless sunshine means that the wine to come out of California is always of exceptional quality. We all know that when it comes to wine and chocolate, it is a match made in heaven. Nothing beats the taste of pure indulgence of pairing the sweet taste of pure chocolate with the heady fragrance of a sunshine state wine. At Santa Barbara Chocolate we believe that our customers deserve only the best, which is why this guide is designed to help you perfect the pairing of wine and chocolate.

The Golden Rule

The golden rule when matching wine to chocolate is to ensure the sweetness of the two tastes harmonizes in unity. You want to keep your taste buds on their toes and not drown them out in richness. The key essence in successful pairing is ensuring the tastes complement each other. The darker the chocolate, the heavier the wine should be. Similarly the lighter the wine, the more elegant the chocolate should be.

White Chocolate and Wine

White chocolate tends to be light on the tongue, dreamy, creamy with buttery notes. This makes white chocolate a match made in heaven for sweet dessert wines and the delicate fizz of champagne. The almost euphoric feeling on the tongue of light white chocolate and iridescent bubbles or cloying sweet notes will awake your sensations like never before. Enjoy a block of white chocolate with a glass of Elysium from the Quady Winery in California or any select bottle from the Dolce Winery who specialize in dessert wines. 

Milk Chocolate and Wine

34-41% Cocoa Solids

Milk chocolate manages to encompass a beautiful balance of coca and dairy, the result is melt in the mouth perfection that leaves a creamy residue clinging to your taste buds. Because of its stunning sensibilities milk chocolate is used as the base for many light chocolate mousses, pralines and other dessert bases. Bring out the true delight of milk chocolate by pairing it with lighter bodied reds such as merlot or pinot noir such as the 2006 Hayman Hill Santa Lucia Highlands Reserve Selection Pinot Noir Of course you can always step the flavors up a notch by complimenting that glass of champagne with a chocolate covered strawberry for a rare delight. Moët et Chandon's Domaine Chandon is always a spectacular choice.

Dark Chocolate and Wine

41-85% Cocoa Solids

There are many wines out there on the market that can boast chocolaty notes that resonate with the fruit. When pairing dark chocolate with wine this is what you want to look for. Full bodied reds are dark chocolates best friend and the result is nothing less than spectacular. Shiraz, Zinfandels and Cabernet Sauvignon all offer full flavored ruby fruit tastes splashed with gentle notes of chocolate, oak  and berry that will mirror the taste and texture of decadent dark chocolate. A prestigious bottle of 2008 Hendry Primitivo, Napa will certainly do the trick. If you are really looking to tip this dreamy combination into a taste sensation out of this world you can also opt for dark, bitter chocolate paired with a good robust port.

Bittersweet Chocolate and Wine

70-100%

For chocolate that tastes like the heart of darkness opt for bittersweet chocolate. The flavor of this chocolate is reminiscent in its origin, here the taste of the rainforest comes alive and you can enjoy a rich scented, roasted, earthy and robust flavor. Because of the intensity of the taste you are best pairing bitter chocolate with heavy, strong red wines with dry tannins to allow the flavor to implode on your tongue. Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Ruby Ports will all bring out the opulent flavors of bittersweet chocolate. Close to home you can match a glass of 2005 Beckmen Vineyards Purisima Mountain Vineyard Grenache from Santa Barbara with the purest cocoa products from Santa Barbara Chocolates.

Chocolate Horoscope

A Chocolate Fortune in the Stars 

You don’t have to wait for the stars to align before enjoying a rich and decadent piece of pure Santa Barbara chocolate, but for those of you who believe in waiting for the sky to light up and the planets to move into place we have some chocolate horoscope hints to share with you.

Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 20)

The sign of Aries is the ram and this resembles the manner in which they devour their chocolate. Don’t expect an Aries to know when to hold back when it comes to anything sweet, leave them unattended with a box of chocolates and return to plenty of empty wrappers! Remember an Aries rushes in where Angels fear to tread.

Taurus (Apr 21 - May 21)

Ruled by the planet of Venus, Taurus is the ultimate true romantic. This means chocolate and Taurus go hand in hand; they are also quick to fall in love with luxury and good food. Those born into the spring months of Taurus can always be won over with a sensual bar of purest quality chocolate.

Gemini (May 22 - Jun 21)

It is said that Gemini’s have two faces and this reflects in their love for chocolate. In one instance they are happy to share but the next time you ask for a piece of pure chocolate, the whole bar is stashed secretly beneath the bed. To get a Gemini to share their box of special treats be sure to catch them at the right moment.

Cancer (Jun 22 - Jul 22)

Those born under the months of cancer value their roots and can be considered something of a homebody. They love family and comfort which means that when it comes to all things chocolate they can be very generous. They wear their heart on their sleeve and are great at baking and creating delicious chocolaty desserts.

Leo (Jul 23 - Aug 21)

Like the roar of the lion, those who are Leo like to do things bigger, louder and better than anybody else. This means that when it comes to chocolate chunky and large is the only way to enjoy decadence. Don’t try and tempt a Leo with a small box of gourmet goodies, they want the real stuff and plenty of it!

Virgo (Aug 22 - Sept 23)

Virgos like to take their time, they believe that fools rush in and like to analyze and weigh up a situation first. They also tend to have very high standards! This means that when it comes to chocolate a Virgo won’t scrimp on quality, they want only the best chocolate on the market that they can nibble on for days.

Libra (Sept 24 - Oct 23)

Librans are well versed when it comes to charm and often values justice and fairness. This means you can almost always guarantee a Libra will share their chocolate fair and square. They desire harmony and balance which is why they love a milky chocolate where the sweetness and the bitter finish leave the taste buds thoroughly satisfied and in perfect peace.

Scorpio (Oct 24 - Nov 22)

Those who fall under the star of Scorpio often inhabit intense personalities and project strong animal instincts. Their downfall can be their sharp stinging tongue which often gets them into trouble. With intense magnetism always on the cards, a Scorpio takes their pleasure from deep, dark and unadulterated chocolate…the darker the better.

Sagittarius (Nov 23 - Dec 22)

Ever the adventure seekers, Sagittarians are fans of the exotic; they are always chasing the latest thrill and sniffing out the next big ride. When it comes to chocolate, Sagittarians aren’t afraid to take a walk on the wild side and would even devour a box of chocolate covered ants if given the chance!

Capricorn (Dec 23 - Jan 20)

Resilient and methodical, a Capricorn knows when to wait for the right moment. A Capricorn won’t plough into a box of chocolates without thinking. They are the type to put a bar of chocolate away for a special moment or a rainy day.

Aquarius (Jan 21 - Feb 19)

The water carriers carry the gift of life and you can often find an Aquarius with a loose tongue when it comes to a subject they like. Sometimes however they can barge in too fast hoping to share their strong ideals, you can often subdue an Aquarian to calm with a piece of chocolate and they will never refuse! 

Pisces (Feb 20 - Mar 20)

The sign of the fish is as calm as a carp drifting downstream. Pisceans are sweet and sensitive with warm hearts. Usually they love chocolate that matches their mood; you can always tempt a Piscean with a cup of steaming hot cocoa or a pot of lavish melted chocolate.

34 Rules of Eating Chocolate

34 Rules of Eating Chocolate

You may think indulging in a rich, decadent piece of Santa Barbara Chocolate is as simple as slipping it into your mouth and letting the pure cocoa flavor melt on your tongue. But devouring chocolate comes with certain unwritten rules:

1. There is no such thing as too much chocolate… ever!
2. There is definitely such a thing as not enough chocolate.
3. When your friends say you look fabulous, it's not bragging to tell them about your secret chocolate diet.
4. A chocolate a day keeps the doctor away (except the cute ones).
5. White chocolate keeps your teeth bright… we think. But hey, why ruin a good story with the truth?
6. Eating chocolate before dinner may spoil your appetite, but don't worry, another appetite will come along soon.
7. Chocolate is a "superfood" that provides your recommended daily allowance of pleasure in one sitting.
8. If it says "chocolate flavored" on the packet, don't eat it. Save your money for real chocolate.
9. Cheap chocolate is bad for your ego. You are worth more than that.
10. The only time you can eat chocolate slow and easy is when you are alone.
11. Chocolate is exempt from the golden rule of sharing.
12. Chocolate is bad for dogs…and children…and husbands…and neighbors.
13. Chocolate is good for YOU!
14. They say you should give yourself a gift each day, but with chocolate, it is proper etiquette to give yourself five to ten gifts a day.
15. Chocolate doesn’t give you pimples, your dirty fingers do, so wash your hands before and after eating and everything is fine.
16. Double dunking at the chocolate fountain is proper etiquette (as long as you don't get caught).
17. Chocolate is the best way to cheer up a bad day.
18. Pure chocolate and happiness goes hand in hand.
19. Chocolate covered fruit is not gay, yet makes you more kissable.
20. Life is there to be lived and chocolate is there to help you live it.
21. Children are short, store chocolate in high places to save it from their grubby little mitts.
22. They say chocolate is a moment on the lips and a lifetime on the hips, but who are "they?"
23. If no one saw you eat the chocolate, you didn’t actually eat the chocolate.
24. If the kids see you eating chocolate, tell them it's a brown vegetable bar.
25. You can hide chocolate by the vacuum cleaner and it will never be found.
26. Chocolate is the one food that won’t leave you with a pile of dishes.
27. Chocolate is actually a fruit derived from pods of the cacao tree and it's okay to have fruit for lunch.
28. Chocolate melts if left out, so you should eat it quickly.
29. Even if you have nothing in common, you always have chocolate in common.
30. Chocolate is the eighth wonder of the world.
31. Eating chocolate will keep you sweet.
32. Chocolate is the only food that tastes as good in liquid form as it does in solid, it’s a modern miracle!
33. Chocolate is a "perfect food"  - I mean, if you were in a disaster, what would you want more?
34. Giving a chocolate piece is the best token of peace you can give. 

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A word from the Master Chocolatier- Gluten Free Cake, Drinking Chocolate and Mousse Recipes

Gluten Free Cake Recipe 

When baking gluten free baked goods, I enjoy using Almond Flour. It is lower glycemic, higher in protein and gluten free. It makes the cake heavy but if you like you can lighten it by adding a little extra egg or baking powder. The chocolates I prefer to use in my gluten free recipes are the following: 

Manjo (my personal favorite for all recipes): Manjo Dark Chocolate

Red Cocoa (incredible versatility and A+ flavor): Red Cocoa Powder

Cake Ingredients:

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup Red Cocoa
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1-3/4 cup almond flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk or almond milk (works the same)
• 2 teaspoon vanilla.  

Cake Instructions:

Bake at 350 degrees for around 40 minutes in a greased baking round (2). 

Ganache Frosting Recipe

It is always nice to add a little frosting to the cake...

Ganache Ingredients:

• 1 pound (16 oz) Manjo with 1 oz honey
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 oz cream (approximate) 

Ganache Instructions:

Melt all together and whip up to a frosting.

Drinking Chocolate Recipe

The drinking chocolate is very simple. I use the Red Cocoa Powder with equal parts brown sugar by volume. For example: whisk 2 tbsp red cocoa and 2 tbsp brown sugar into 4 oz whole milk (higher fat works better - cream works awesome) and bring to a slight boil. Whisk again some to froth and serve. This is my favorite drinking chocolate of all.

Mousse Recipe

As far as a mousse I like to make it simple, easy and quick. Many recipes call for egg and I don't like dealing with egg because of the possible issues associated with it so this is what I do. The extra dark chocolate I prefer to use for this recipe:

Rio Tigre 75% chocolate: Rio Tigre 75% Chocolate

Mouse Ingredients:

• 16 oz Rio Tigre 75%
• 1 oz honey
• 9 oz heavy cream

Mouse Instructions:

Melt together and whip hard to make frothy and light. You can add more cream to lighten. 

Baking from the Heart

I recommend experimenting some. I never measure and bake from the heart. No cake ever turns out the same but they always turnout delicious.

The Hidden Troubles of a Chocolatier

A Chocolatier's Laundry 

It is true we chocolatiers have a dream job, whilst others are slumped over the office desk or stacking shelves we chocolatiers are filling our days with the heady scent of chocolate, stirring, whisking, melting and molding, fulfilling every childhood dream of working in the chocolate factory.

Yet despite this creamy, rich and dreamy profession, some days aren’t all they are cracked up to be, and this day is usually laundry day. Everybody loathes laundry, it’s no secret, but at Santa Barbara Chocolate we really loathe laundry. Now why is it whenever you see a photograph of a chocolatier they look angelic in their pristine whites with a bowl in one hand and a whisk in the other? This couldn’t be further from the truth, in reality we spend our days getting grubbed up and attacked by cacao. After producing one batch of our famous truffles we are caked from head to foot in chocolate, you could stuff us in a box, wrap us in a bow and sell us as a Valentine’s Day special – decadent dipped chocolatier’s made fresh on the premises!

So you can see why we hate laundry day, because day after day we look like we have been dragged through a vat of chocolate backwards. Well for all of you chocolate professionals who know exactly what we are talking about, let us let you into a few choice secrets of the trade – stain removal!

First and foremost if you want to keep your whites sparkling white then don’t become a chocolatier.

Some people swear by vinegar, others declare its bleach or nothing, but then who wants to walk around stinking of bleach and vinegar? Well not us anyway but to each their own.

However rather than give up your dream profession due to dry cleaning bills we have a few tricks of our own up our grubby brown sleeves.

The Golden Rule

The Golden Rule when it comes to all stains – especially chocolate –is do not rub, never ever rub a chocolate stain as you are just inviting the sticky little patch to spread and before you know it you have a chocolate crisis on your hands (and all over your shirt).

Let it Sit

Believe it or not sometimes you are best letting the chocolate harden before attempting to remove. Yes we know your mother always taught you time is of the essence when it comes to stains, but if you try to remove fresh, wet chocolate it could go terribly wrong for your laundry! Let it sit for a few minutes and get stiff and then you are able to take a dull knife and carve away most of the stain.

Baking Soda is your Best Friend

Have plenty of baking soda at hand, baking soda should be a chocolatiers’ best friend, be sure to keep a secret stash in your apron and when that chocolate stain strikes simply sprinkle the stain with baking soda and dab with a damp cloth. Remember fellow chocolatiers – no rubbing! Patting the stain will help loosen the smudgy chocolate from the fibers and will get the worst of the stain out in seconds.

Club Soda Anyone?

Flushing a stain out with club soda works wonders, we don’t know what it is but all that fizz can help melt a stain away and leave you with nothing but a damp patch.

Turn yourself into a Walking Cake

Throw some cream on it –we hear you crying, what? I’m not trying to bake myself into a cake! But really, heavy cream makes the fat in the chocolate fresh and the milk can make all traces disappear. Just don’t forget to rinse and rinse again to be sure all the cream comes off!

If in Doubt

If in doubt use dish detergent, this is the home product people have been hailing for years! A little dish detergent, cold water and a rag will soon have that stain waving the white flag.

If at First You Don’t Succeed, Go Brown

If none of the above works then you only have one choice left – change your chocolatier uniforms to a rich brown and never worry about stains again! 

All content and images ©2013 Santa Barbara Chocolate Co.

Funny Stories: Chocolate and Dating

Here at Santa Barbara Chocolate we are just crazy about all things sweet, especially chocolate. We are firm believers that chocolate can solve almost any problem and there’s no treat like the pure unadulterated taste of true chocolate. Chocolate and dating have gone hand in hand since the beginning of time because we all know that when it comes down to it, nothing can compete with a special moment made of sensuality and chocolate. At Santa Barbara Chocolate we are always keen to spread the joy and encourage the passion of chocolate and over the years we’ve heard some little stories and remarks about chocolate and dating to make you smile….

I asked my best friend why she never went out on dates, I do she said, every Friday night I buy a box of chocolates. That’s not a date I pointed out, no she agreed, it’s better…a chocolate doesn’t eye up other girls, I only have chocolate when I feel like it and it never expects a round of applause after it’s finished. I couldn’t help but agree.

On our third date he asked me if I was into S&M’s, I thought he had pronounced it wrong so I answered, oh sure I love them, especially the peanut ones. He didn’t call me back.

Over dinner we started the debate about sex and chocolate. 9 out of 10 men prefer sex to chocolate he told me, that’s funny I replied, 9 out of 10 women prefer chocolate to sex. There was a moment’s hesitation; he pulled a box of chocolates from under his chair. I think we can meet in the middle I smiled.

The date was going well until the guy offered to treat us to some chocolate, but he only bought one and gave me a morsel, after he already took a bite; suffice to say I knew it was over.

One Valentine’s day my boyfriend gave me one chocolate, just one, a little peeved at his cheap skate attitude I scoffed the whole thing in seconds as he looked on in horror. Turns out there was a diamond engagement ring inside.

Why chocolate and online dating is the same thing - Chocolates are easy to pick up and hard to put down…

Over dinner I asked him what he would do if he had three wishes.  He hesitated for a second and lifted his glass. "I would ask for a million dollars." "Voila! There's a million dollars. What next?" I asked, licking my lips. "I would ask for a Harley Davidson." "Voila! There's your Harley...and last?" I trailed my finger across the table, he smiled and leaned closer. "I would ask to be irresistible to all women." I laughed out loud and said, "Voila! You're a box of chocolates!"

My boyfriend wanted to do something extra special so he laid out a chocolate inspired picnic in front of the fire. I was working late and he fell asleep while waiting, when I came home the chocolate had melted into the rug. A for effort, F for the cleaning bill. 

All content and images ©2013 Santa Barbara Chocolate Co.

Santa Barbara Chocolate - Health and Happiness

The Three Powerful Ingredients in Our Organic Chocolate

 

At Santa Barbara Chocolate, we believe there are 3 powerful ingredients that make our organic chocolate unique:

1. Customers Who Know Their Chocolate
2. California Flavor Profile
3. Quality Chocolate

Our affair with chocolate began in Europe and we are proud to say that this history influences everyone at Santa Barbara Chocolate Company.

Amazing Quality and Health

Anyone reading this who loves his or her chocolate will know the particular feeling that sweeps through you when you experience the unique taste of a truly great quality chocolate.  Only the best experts, dedicated to creating a versatile, organic product of pure excellence, make our organic chocolates!

Online Service and Variety

As well as providing the best quality chocolate, it is also part of our mission to give the best quality in service. Visit us at www.SantaBarbaraChocolate.com and you can view some of the most delicious and versatile presentations of chocolate.

Our natural chocolate creations contain only the very best of Californian varieties of lightly toasted nuts and fruits. You will want to reach out for our exceptional, crunchy butter toffee, or delicious chocolate truffles and classic nougatine creations and much more. They can be presented in gourmet gift boxes and gift basket selections, making that very special difference to the receiver.

The Organic Influence

The Organic influence is making life better for people now and in the future. It is these principles that define what we do at Santa Barbara Chocolate Company - delivering Happiness through Great Organic Chocolate.

Easter Bunnies' Chocolate

Chocolate Applications

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www.SantaBarbaraChocolate.com

Gluten Free Chocolate Made Simple

Gluten Free Extra Dark Chocolate Cake made with Santa Barbara Chocolate.

Are you gluten intolerant? Click the link below to find out more about Santa Barbara Chocolate's gluten free products.

Check out the following article to learn more: Gluten Free Chocolate Made Simple.

California Transparency in Supply Chains Act

California Transparency in Supply Chains Act

The State of California enacted the Transparency in Supply Chains Act, which requires manufacturers and retailers to provide information about their efforts to ensure safety against Human Trafficking within their supply chains. The purpose of this disclosure is to provide our customers with the information necessary to make informed decisions as a consumer.

Santa Barbara Chocolate Company is an industry leader in providing fine food products to professional chocolatiers, chefs and bakers. We are driven by our chocolate, our customers, and California. We manage our company with strong values and we intensely support the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labor, child exploitation, slavery, and human trafficking. We understand these forms of labor are an abuse of fundamental human rights, violate our code of conduct and are entirely unacceptable to Santa Barbara Chocolate Company.

At Santa Barbara Chocolate Company, we are compliant with all applicable state and federal laws, including those regarding the treatment and managing of employees and our supply chain. We pride ourselves on conducting ethical business with integrity while maintaining a high standard of quality and certification standards.

For more information about our policies, please visit www.SantaBarbaraChocolate.com.