Chocolate to LIVE for!

Soft FroZen Dark Delicacies

Welcome to the Delicious, Organic World of AWARD WINNING
Innocent Chocolate.
Our radically distinctive products melt in your mouth like a ganache truffle with a delicate sweetness...creamy without dairy.

Stop everything and breathe...go ahead and let your eyes close... this is the most satisfying !

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All natural, whole food ingredients deliver the best experience.  These decadent treats are made with 100% organic, gluten-free and mostly raw ingredients without refined sugars, anything artificial or waxy.   This fresh, SOFT consistency and creamy dairy-free texture is maintained in its unique, FROZEN state.

Feel great about enjoying these vegan, LOW CARB treats regularly and offering it to your young ones--sweetened only with low glycemic Organic Raw Agave Nectar.

Whole Foods Houston, Bellaire 12-4, Oct 11th

Spec's Wine Tastings, Arborwalk, Austin, Oct 29,  5:30-8pm & at Brodie, Oct, 14th 5-8

Central Market, Houston, Oct. 11th  5-8

"This is the best tasting chocolate I've ever eaten.  It is life changing.  I no longer fear cravings--I simply enjoy guilt-free pleasure."  C.J.~ a lifelong diabetic.

2nd place Best Truffle & 2nd Place Most Creative Dessert 
2006 Austin Chocolate Festival
2nd place Best Fudge & 2nd Place Best Frozen Dessert 
2007 Austin Chocolate Festival  
2nd Place Best Fudge
2008 Austin Chocolate Festival

Frequently Asked Questions:

How much is FroZen Shipping?  (In the continental USA only) Minimum $34 shipping includes two day air with an $8 thermal cooler box and Dry ice.  Order processing requires a week turnaround-- so if you order on Thursday, it usually will not be shipped until Monday with 2 day air delivery on Wednesday.  If you find a cheaper way, let us know.  
Does it have to stay frozen?  Yes, that is how we preserve the texture and purity.  It can be served frozen, or enjoy at room temperature when it is like butter-dip fruit though it! or melted as a sauce-incredible!
Where can I buy it?   See the FIND A STORE tab at left info box at top of homepage for Central Texas Locations.  We are accepting retail inquiries to elaine@innocentchocolate.com.
How do I serve it?  Freeze a granite slab or ceramic plate and place  on top of blue ice packs.  Then arrange the chocolate and serve.   We place a flowing fabric under the granite, on top of dry ice for many hours of chilled servings.  We have special display pyramids for weddings.
To hand roll Innocent Chocolate Truffle Balls:
Simply cut into 1 in squares, thaw for twenty minutes at room temp., roll into balls between palms and roll in cocoa powder.  Then store in refrigerator until serving.  Add a pinch of powdered spices to cocoa powder like ginger, cardomom, or pepper for exotic flavors.   Roll in chopped pecans or shredded coconut.Have a truffle rolling party for your teenager's birthday party!
Chocolate butter: Some prefer to serve it without chilled dishes and let it soften into chocolate butter by setting near warm stove (79 degrees) so that it can be dipped into or spread with a knife.  Others melt it down for the best fondue chocolate sauce.
Gorgeous Granite serving slabs are available in Austin area for $50 each.
What's with the brown paper? Unbleached parchment paper keeps our goodies from touching anything plastic (which has become questionable enough that we avoid it).
What percent cocoa is it?   Comparable to a 65% percent bar--IF we used the cocoa bean fat--but because that cocoa butter is replaced with Virgin Coconut Oil, Innocent Chocolate is about 32% cocoa powder just like a 65 % bar which contains one half cocoa butterfat & one half cocoa powder solid.  Our bars are based on the many health benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil.  Our Innocent Raw Chocolate is even higher percent raw cacao powder.
Why is the Raw so expensive?  Our raw cacao materials travel refrigerated from Peru.  Quality has its price and as we grow bigger we look forward to savings in larger quantities and that reflected in our retail pricing.
I thought Coconut Oil was bad!  HYDROGENATED coconut oil has all the bad press.  VIRGIN coconut oil is packed with benefits and is rich in Lauric Acid—found in mother’s milk.--the medium chain fat that the body converts into monolaurin-a tremendous immune support.  It also lowers bad cholesterol and raises the good HDL.   See research links below.
Will it make me fat?  Thyroid support by the medium chain fats in Virgin Coconut Oil help increase metabolism--Calories that convert to fuel for daily energy boost!
Will it melt if I have another errand?  Think of it as butter-not ice cream.  It melts in hot cars, in warm hands, next to a hot grocery item in the same bag.  It stays firm like butter for about two hours at 78 degrees.
Is it safe for Diabetics?  It is Low Carbohydrate 7.5 grams per bar  and 1.5 grams Fiber.  The only sweetener is Raw Agave Syrup with a low glycemic index of 32. This is usually fine for those with blood sugar issues.  Insulin Dependent folks can consult their nutritionist and should check themselves for our product.   Only excellent reports  have been received.  Agave Syrup loses is low Glycemic Index when combined with high Glycemic Index foods.

HEALTH  BENEFITS:*

Organic Virgin Coconut Oil --50%+ Lauric Acid--Rich source of Medium Chain Fatty Acids may: 

• Increase metabolism and promote healthy thyroid function

• Help you lose weight, or maintain your already good weight

• Create a feeling of satisfaction with smaller chocolate portions

• Lower your LDL cholesterol, raising the good HDL

• Improve conditions in those with diabetes or chronic fatigue

• Improve Crohn’s, IBS, and other digestive disorders 

• Prevent other disease and routine illness with its powerful antibacterial, antiviral     and antifungal agents 

• Boost your daily energy

• Rejuvenate your skin, prevent wrinkles

• For modern VIRGIN coconut oil research visit www.coconut-info.com and www.coconutresearchcenter.org. Distinguish the differences between HYDROGENATED Coconut oil (the one with the bad press) and VIRGIN Coconut oil.

Organic Chocolate- Theobroma Cacao-literally means the "Food of the Gods"

• Fair Trade products mean Free from slave labor & Fair prices guaranteed to global small cocoa farmers. Our organic dutch cocoa powder is certified fair trade from the Dominican Republic. Our organic raw nibs and organic raw cacao powder are from Peru.

• Dark chocolate is rich in Anti-oxidants (with raw cacao as the highest source-- higher than green tea or blueberries). Raw Cacao Powder has been shown to be 7 times higher in antioxidants than dark chocolate.

• No dairy products in Innocent Chocolate

• Rich in magnesium

• Anti-depressant with dopamine, serotonin, and phenylethylamine helping to alleviate depression, has "bliss feeling" anandamide compound

• Shown to lower blood pressure

• Feeds the heart and brain.

 Raw Organic Agave Nectar—Only sweetener used

• Unbelievable succulent sweetness, pure delicious flavor!

• Agave Syrup Delivers Balanced Energy with low glycemic index of 32.

• Enjoyed by Diabetics**, meets Food Exchange Requirements --two teaspoons equals 1/2 Carbohydrate exchange.

• Eat away from high glycemic meals to keep LOW Glycemic Index benefits.  

• Helps the well functioning of the gall bladder.

 Organic Soy Lecithin-rich in Choline-NO GMO

• Brain Power: Choline may improve memory, and supports liver and heart. 

 *These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. 

 **Diabetics should consult with their nutritionist.

May I see with Innocent  eyes the Divine in all.

www.innocentchocolate.com 

Riverside Botanicals, Inc.  

PO Box 1941   Marble Falls, Tx 78654    512-733-3624    512-736-1905

Photos copyright Joey Shebesta adn Rosita Alvarez