Ghirardelli chocolate is known for its rich, deep flavor and smooth, velvety texture.

You can use the percentage as a general indicator of chocolate flavor intensity versus sweetness. The higher the percentage, the more intense and less sweet the chocolate: dark chocolate labeled 50% will be far sweeter than a 70% bar.

We only roast the heart of the cacao bean – called the nib – rather than the whole bean. By going straight to the pure heart of the bean, we're able to produce a more consistent chocolate flavor.

Since its historic beginnings in 1852, the founder Domingo Ghirardelli was dedicated to creating premium chocolate with highest quality only. Today, the historic chocolate factory at Ghirardelli Square is one of San Francisco's landmark.

Ghirardelli - American Heritage Since its historic beginnings in 1852, the founder Domingo Ghirardelli was dedicated to creating premium chocolate with highest quality only. Today, the historic chocolate factory at Ghirardelli Square is one of San Francisco's landmark.

The Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is an American confectioner, wholly owned by Swiss confectioner Lindt & Sprüngli. The company was founded by and is named after Italian chocolatier Domenico Ghirardelli, who, after working in South America, moved to California.

In recent years, chocolates – specifically dark chocolates - have been praised as a healthy treat. Most dark chocolate is rich in plant chemicals called flavanols. Flavanols are antioxidants linked to a lower risk of heart disease. In theory, dark chocolate will contain higher flavanol content (greater health benefit).

In addition to being lower in sugar, here are other dark chocolate benefits:

• Rich in flavanols. Flavanols are a type of flavonoid that's found in plants such as the cacao tree.
• Source of important minerals.
• Non-dairy.
• High in fiber.
• Protects skin from sun damage.
• Enhances your mood.
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The three cocoa components are: chocolate liquor, cocoa butter and cocoa powder. For example, in our 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate SQUARES Chocolate, the 60% cacao content is made up of cocoa butter and chocolate liquor with the remaining 40% made up of sugar, vanilla, and other ingredients.

Ghirardelli Chocolate - Makes Life a Bite Better Delicious, Decadent, Luxurious, and Velvety Soft. Shop from our best-selling collection of Milk, Dark and White Chocolates. Great to share, gift or simply self-indulge.

Dark chocolate with 86% cacao for a full-bodied flavor with hints of dark cherries and dried plums.

One of the chemicals found in dark chocolate is called theobromine. Similar to caffeine, theobromine can cause a boost in energy and enhance your mood when consumed. In addition to theobromine, cocoa contains phenethylamine, which is a dopamine releasing chemical that can help with mood and attention.