What makes The Conscious Bar healthier than other chocolate?

We consciously crafted bean-to-bar chocolate using two superfoods – Cacao & dates, nothing else. We intentionally wanted to use a sweetener that is rich both in flavor and nutrients to create a memorable guilt free experience.

What does Indulge Freely mean exactly?

The words 'indulge freely' are printed into each chocolate square. We believe these two words embody the essence of why The Conscious Bar was created - to create delicious guilt-free chocolate bars that stand the test of flavor, ethics & environmental responsibility.

What are the Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate?

All The Conscious Bars have a minimum of 72% cacao solids. Dark chocolate consumption has been shown to lower blood pressure. Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants (cocoa polyphenols), which help combat free radicals implicated in heart disease and other ailments.

What are the Health Benefits of Dates?

Dates are stacked with antioxidants, minerals, and healthy fibers. Studies show dates can reduce inflammation, act as an energy booster, and promote heart and brain health.

Are there any Added Sugars in your bars?

The Conscious Bars contain NO added sugar whatsoever. They are gently sweetened with organic dates, containing 6-9 grams of natural sugar per bar.

Are The Conscious Bars suitable for a vegan diet?

Yes, all products are 100% vegan/plant-based with no dairy or eggs.

Are The Conscious Bars suitable for Paleo diets?

Yes, our bars are suitable for Paleo diets. Consult your dietitian to ensure proper integration with your diet plan.

Are The Conscious Bars suitable for Keto diets?

Our bars are made from two healthy superfoods - Cacao and Dates. Dates offer numerous nutritional benefits and can fit into most keto diets in moderation. Consult your dietitian.

Are The Conscious Bars Gluten Free?

Yes, all bars are gluten-free. Some bars include hazelnuts, almonds, espresso beans, tahini, orange oil, and coconut - all gluten-free.

Are The Conscious Bars Non-GMO?

Yes, we do not use any genetically modified ingredients in our chocolate making.

Are your bars certified Kosher?

Yes, our entire line of bars are certified Kosher by Earth Kosher.

Is your packaging 100% Plastic Free & Compostable?

Absolutely. Our packaging is 100% plastic-free and compostable, including interior film wrappers and sealing stickers. Made from eucalyptus wood pulp certified by PEFC and FSC.

What does Direct Trade mean and how is it different from Fair Trade?

Direct Trade means we work directly with farmers to ensure fair compensation (significantly above market price) with full transparency. Unlike Fair Trade which can lack transparency on farmer treatment and payment timing.

How is the Chocolate Best Stored?

Keep in a cool, shaded place at 60-70°F. We don't recommend refrigeration as it diminishes natural flavors. Consume within a few weeks of purchase - we use no preservatives or emulsifiers.

Where Can I Buy The Conscious Bars?

Order directly on our website or check the Store Locator. We ship nationwide within the U.S.

How does my order ship?

Orders ship via 2-3 day Express (Ground or Air) with ice packs to ensure bars arrive safely in prime condition.

Where does The Conscious Bar Ship to?

We ship to all residential and commercial addresses within the 50 states of the United States.

Do you offer free shipping?

Yes! Orders over $70 receive complimentary rushed 2-4 business day shipping.

I have a peanut or tree nut allergy. Are your bars safe?

While none of our bars contain peanuts, they are made in a facility that processes peanuts and tree nuts.

Do you ship internationally?

Currently we ship within the United States only. We're working on making international shipping possible soon.

What is your refund policy?

We take pride in quality control. If bars are damaged in transit, contact support@theconsciousbar.co with photos and we'll respond within 24 hours.

Which payment methods do you accept?

We accept Visa, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Shop Pay.

Do you have an affiliate program?

Yes! Contact support@theconsciousbar.co for affiliate program information.

Where is your cacao sourced from?

We source single-origin organic cacao from Semuliki Forest, Uganda through our Direct Trade partnership with 4,664 certified organic smallholder farmers.

Sourced from Ghana

The Source

THE HEART OF OUR CACAO

Ashanti and Eastern Regions, Ghana

Our Ghanaian cacao comes from four organic farmer cooperatives across the Ashanti and Eastern Regions. Together, Three Mountains, ABOCFA, AWENCOFA and AYOCOFA B bring more than 5,100 smallholder farmers into one traceable supply chain. Every cooperative is certified organic in the US, EU and Japan, and every bean is fermented and dried on the farm by the family who grew it.

Four Cooperatives, One Standard

Each cooperative is farmer owned and farmer run. Members vote at a General Assembly, share services and earn organic and quality premiums on top of the cocoa price.

Farm-Level Craft

Ghana does not allow the sale of wet cocoa, so fermentation and drying happen at home. Farmers ferment in heaps, dry on raised beds and test moisture before a bean leaves the farm.

Rewarding Excellence

AWENCOFA and AYOCOFA B honor their best organic farmers every year in four categories: women, men, youth and farmers with disabilities.

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Post‑Harvest Processing

1. Heap Fermentation

Fresh beans are fermented in heaps on the farm, with temperature checks and cut tests along the way to track how the flavor is developing.

2. Raised-Bed Drying

Beans are sun-dried on raised beds beside the farmers' homes, and moisture content is tested before the lot is accepted.

3. Quality Grading

Dried lots are collected by each cooperative and graded, keeping traceability intact from the family plot to export.

OUR PARTNER

Three Mountains, ABOCFA, AWENCOFA and AYOCOFA B

Three Mountains works with 2,271 farmers across the Asante Akim South District, staying on the ground year round with farm management support and regenerative training. ABOCFA, near Suhum, is Ghana's only cooperative certified both organic and Fairtrade, with 1,252 members and a farmer-funded flavor lab where growers craft chocolate from their own beans. AWENCOFA in Nkawkaw and AYOCOFA B in Greater Suhum add 632 and 1,016 organic farmers.

The Farmers

Stewards of Tradition and Sustainability

Behind every cacao bean are dedicated farmers who infuse their heritage and hard work into their craft. Our commitment to them goes beyond transactions. It is about building lasting relationships and supporting their livelihoods.

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Tasting Their Own Harvest

Most cocoa farmers never taste the chocolate their beans become. At ABOCFA's flavor lab, built with the cooperative's own premiums, members roast, grind and craft small batches on site, learning how their farming decisions shape the final flavor.

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Services Shared, Costs Shared

ABOCFA supplies organic fertilizer and improved seedlings to members at no cost and runs trained crews for pruning, harvesting and organic spraying. Farmers pay half, the cooperative pays half.

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Protecting Forest and Family

Every ABOCFA member has agreed not to expand cacao into forested land. Three Mountains invests in education to keep children in school and away from farm hazards, and opens employment to women.

Region

Location: Asante Akim South, Ashanti Region; Suhum, Greater Suhum and Nkawkaw, Eastern Region.
Conditions: Heavy rainfall and forest shade in the birthplace of Ghanaian cocoa.

Farming Community

Producers: 5,171 smallholder farmers across four cooperatives.
Farm Structure: Family plots intercropped with banana, plantain, citrus and shade trees.
Practices: Organic farming, agroforestry training, no-deforestation commitment.

Post-Harvest

Fermentation: In heaps on the farm, with temperature checks and cut tests.
Drying: Sun-dried on raised beds, moisture tested.
Grading: Collected and graded by each cooperative.

Certifications

Organic (USDA, EU and JAS), all four cooperatives.
Fairtrade (FLO), ABOCFA.
Fairtrade certification in progress, AWENCOFA and AYOCOFA B.

Flavor Profile

Classic rich, fudgy cocoa.
Notes of chocolate cake, pistachio and toasted cereal.

Community Impact

Organic and quality premiums paid in cash to farmers.
Savings and loan groups, water systems and electrification funded by premiums.
Annual awards for top organic farmers, including youth and farmers with disabilities.
A farmer-owned flavor lab for chocolate making at origin.

Where does our Ghana cacao come from?

Our Ghana cacao is grown by four organic cooperatives in the Ashanti and Eastern Regions: Three Mountains in Asante Akim South, ABOCFA near Suhum, AWENCOFA in Nkawkaw and AYOCOFA B in Greater Suhum. Together they represent 5,171 smallholder farmers, each certified organic to US, EU and Japanese standards.

How does our sourcing support these farmers?

Farmers are paid organic and quality premiums on top of the cocoa price, and the cooperatives decide how shared premiums are spent. So far that has meant savings and loan groups, clean water systems, electrification, a community library, school loans for members' children and a flavor lab where ABOCFA farmers make chocolate from their own beans.

Why is the cacao fermented on the farm instead of at a central facility?

Ghana's cocoa board does not permit the sale of wet cocoa, so each family ferments and dries its own harvest before selling. The cooperatives support this with training on fermentation, drying and quality testing, which keeps flavor consistent while leaving the craft in the farmers' hands.