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?   Click 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.
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).  Using unbleached wraps is better for the environment.
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.
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 click here.
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!
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 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.
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 75 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.