MAKING CHOCOLATE – THE GOOD WAY
BEN GLASS, CO-FOUNDER
Our chocolate starts with the bean. We handpick a blend of cacao beans with deep, fruity flavors that pair beautifully with our zero-sugar sweeteners. We source from certified organic farms in South and Central America and the Caribbean—supporting sustainable farming and local communities along the way. The beans arrive at the port of Oakland in giant bags and wait in our warehouse until it’s time to roast.
Once the beans hit the roaster, you can smell the magic. Like roasting coffee, we do small 10kg batches at just the right temp to bring out real chocolate flavor and reduce acidity. Cacao beans are actually a superfood, rich in antioxidants and polyphenols, so we roast them with extra care.
Inside each cacao bean is a nib—the good stuff that holds all the rich flavor and nutrients. We separate the nibs from the shells using a mix of gravity and air suction. What we’re left with? Pure cacao nibs, ready to become chocolate.
We grind the nibs and sweeteners together for 3 days straight in stone grinders (melangers). The cacao is about half butter, half solids, and slowly transforms into a smooth liquid called chocolate liquor. This step is what gives chocolate that melty, silky feel you love.
The magic happens Now. We heat and cool the chocolate in a special machine to align the cocoa butter crystals. This makes the final bar glossy, snappy, and shelf-stable. It’s science and art coming together.
Hurry! we’ve only got one minute—literally—to pour the chocolate into our custom molds before it starts to harden. It’s a quick, delicate dance influenced by room temp, humidity, and timing. Chocolate doesn’t mess around.
Every bar gets inspected and wrapped. It’s all about preserving flavor and quality until the moment you take your first bite.
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The HEALTHY HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY \”Sweepstakes\”) begins on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2020 AT 8AM PST and ends on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH AT 9PM PST (the \”Promotion Period\”). The sponsor of this Sweepstakes is THE GOOD CHOCOLATE, YES BAR, OCHO CANDY, and PUFFWORKS (“Sponsors”). By participating in the Sweepstakes, each Entrant unconditionally accepts and agrees to comply with and abide by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor, which shall be final and binding in all respects. Sponsor is responsible for the collection, submission or processing of Entries and the overall administration of the Sweepstakes. Entrants should look solely to Sponsor with any questions, comments or problems related to the Sweepstakes. Sponsor may be reached by email at help@goodchocolate.com during the Promotion Period.
Open to legal residents of the UNITED STATES who are at least 18 YEARS OR OLDER (the \”Entrant\”). Sponsor, and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, distributors, retailers, sales representatives, advertising and promotion agencies and each of their respective officers, directors and employees (the \”Promotion Entities\”), are ineligible to enter the Sweepstakes or win a prize. Household Members and Immediate Family Members of such individuals are also not eligible to enter or win. “Household Members” shall mean those people who share the same residence at least three months a year. “Immediate Family Members” shall mean parents, step-parents, legal guardians, children, step-children, siblings, step-siblings, or spouses. This Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited or restricted by law.
GRAND PRIZE: ONE (1) WINNER WILL RECEIVE 18 Good Chocolate Squares and 2 bean-to-bar chocolate bars, 12 single serve bags (1 case) of Puffworks Organic Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Puffs, OCHO Candy prize pac, 18 YES Bars (6 Dark Chocolate Chip bars, 6 Salted Maple Pecan bars & 6 Macadamia Chocolate bars (approximate retail value or “ARV”: $300.00)
Only one prize per person and per household will be awarded. Gift cards and gift certificates are subject to the terms and conditions of the issuer. Prizes cannot be transferred, redeemed for cash or substituted by winner. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to award a substitute prize of equal or greater value if a prize described in these Official Rules is unavailable or cannot be awarded, in whole or in part, for any reason. The ARV of the prize represents Sponsor’s good faith determination. That determination is final and binding and cannot be appealed. If the actual value of the prize turns out to be less than the stated ARV, the difference will not be awarded in cash. Sponsor makes no representation or warranty concerning the appearance, safety or performance of any prize awarded. Restrictions, conditions, and limitations may apply. Sponsor will not replace any lost or stolen prize items. This Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the UNITED STATES and Prize will only be awarded and/or delivered to addresses within said locations. All federal, state and/or local taxes, fees, and surcharges are the sole responsibility of the prize winner. Failure to comply with the Official Rules will result in forfeiture of the prize.
Enter the Sweepstakes during the Promotion Period online by visiting the entry form, which can be found on the following website at http://thegoodchocolate.com/halloween-sweepstakes/
Automated or robotic Entries submitted by individuals or organizations will be disqualified. Internet entry must be made by the Entrant. Any attempt by Entrant to obtain more than the stated number of Entries by using multiple/different email addresses, identities, registrations, logins or any other methods, including, but not limited to, commercial contest/sweepstakes subscription notification and/or entering services, will void Entrant’s Entries and that Entrant may be disqualified. Final eligibility for the award of any prize is subject to eligibility verification as set forth below. All Entries must be posted by the end of the Promotion Period in order to participate. Sponsor’s database clock will be the official timekeeper for this Sweepstakes.
The Winner(s) of the Sweepstakes will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible Entries received throughout the Promotion Period. The random drawing will be conducted about 24 HOURS after the Promotion Period by Sponsor or its designated representatives, whose decisions are final. Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible Entries received.
Winner will be notified by email at the email address provided in the Entry Information approximately 48 HOURS after the random drawing. Potential Winner must accept a prize by email as directed by Sponsor within 72 HOURS of notification. Sponsor is not responsible for any delay or failure to receive notification for any reason, including inactive email account(s), technical difficulties associated therewith, or Winner’s failure to adequately monitor any email account. Any winner notification not responded to or returned as undeliverable may result in prize forfeiture. The potential prize winner may be required to sign and return an affidavit of eligibility and release of liability, and a Publicity Release (collectively \”the Prize Claim Documents\”). No substitution or transfer of a prize is permitted except by Sponsor.
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Sponsor assumes no responsibility or liability for (a) any incorrect or inaccurate entry information, or for any faulty or failed electronic data transmissions; (b) any unauthorized access to, or theft, destruction or alteration of entries at any point in the operation of this Sweepstakes; (c) any technical malfunction, failure, error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or communications line failure, regardless of cause, with regard to any equipment, systems, networks, lines, satellites, servers, camera, computers or providers utilized in any aspect of the operation of the Sweepstakes; (d) inaccessibility or unavailability of any network or wireless service, the Internet or website or any combination thereof; (e) suspended or discontinued Internet, wireless or landline phone service; or (f) any injury or damage to participant’s or to any other person’s computer or mobile device which may be related to or resulting from any attempt to participate in the Sweepstakes or download of any materials in the Sweepstakes. If, for any reason, the Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned for reasons which may include without limitation, infection by computer virus, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes which may corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this Sweepstakes, the Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes in whole or in part. In such event, Sponsor shall immediately suspend all drawings and prize awards, and Sponsor reserves the right to award any remaining prizes (up to the total ARV as set forth in these Official Rules) in a manner deemed fair and equitable by Sponsor. Sponsor and Released Parties shall not have any further liability to any participant in connection with the Sweepstakes.
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To obtain a copy of the Winner List or a copy of these Official Rules, send your request along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to THE GOOD CHOCOLATE, INSTAGRAM SWEEPSTAKES & CONTESTS, 25 Leland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134. Requests for the names of the winners must be received no later than 2 weeks after the Promotion Period has ended.
THE GOOD CHOCOLATE
25 LELAND AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94134
HELP@GOODCHOCOLATE.COM
THE GOOD CHOCOLATE
25 LELAND AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94134
HELP@GOODCHOCOLATE.COM
