Hu Simple Organic Dark Chocolate Bar, 70% Cacao
A three-ingredient organic 70% dark chocolate sweetened with coconut sugar, with no emulsifiers, dairy or refined cane sugar in the ingredient list; Hu notes shared equipment that also processes milk.
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The Hu Simple dark chocolate bar is a 2.1 oz, 70% cacao organic chocolate bar from Hu Kitchen. Hu Simple dark chocolate is made with just three ingredients and sweetened with coconut sugar instead of refined cane sugar, with no added emulsifiers or dairy.
Who it suits
It suits people who want a chocolate Hu labels dairy free, vegan and paleo (Hu notes it is made on equipment that also processes milk) with a short ingredient list, and those who like a milder dark chocolate. Fans of intense, bitter bars may find it too gentle. For a nut-and-chocolate option in bar form, see the KIND Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt bar, or browse our healthy snacks and treats.
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Key facts
- Ingredients are organic cacao, unrefined organic coconut sugar and organic fair-trade cocoa butter (Hu Kitchen; Better Health Market)
- Half a bar (30 g) lists 13 g fat (8 g saturated), 13 g carbohydrate, 2 g protein and 8 g added sugars (Hu Kitchen; Better Health Market)
- Labeled paleo, vegan and dairy free, and free of gluten and GMOs (Hu Kitchen; Better Health Market)
- Hu also lists it as USDA Organic, Fair Trade and kosher (Hu Kitchen)
- The brand ships its chocolate with cool packs since it contains no stabilizers or preservatives (Hu Kitchen)
What reviewers say
In an eight-bar dark chocolate taste test, TODAY ranked Hu Simple second and called it the purest, wholesome without tasting like diet food. Tasting Table found it creamier and milder than most dark chocolate, a plus for some and a drawback for people who like a bitter bite. Food Network staff chose it as their healthier dark chocolate pick, citing its organic, fair-trade ingredients.
Pros and cons
- Pro: Three organic ingredients, no dairy or emulsifiers
- Pro: Smooth, mild flavor for a 70% bar
- Con: Still a treat, with 8 g saturated fat and 8 g added sugars per half bar
- Con: Too gentle for fans of bitter dark chocolate
Cautions
- Contains coconut. May contain traces of almond, cashew and hazelnut; made on equipment that also processes tree nuts, soy, peanuts, milk and wheat (per Hu’s allergy statement, Hu Kitchen).
- Cacao naturally contains caffeine.
Additional information
| Brand | Hu Kitchen |
|---|---|
| Size | 2.1 oz |
| Serving size | 1/2 bar (30g), 2 servings per bar |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Total carbs | 13 g |
| Added sugars | 8 g |
| Total fat | 13 g |
| Saturated fat | 8 g |
| Key ingredients | Organic cacao, unrefined organic coconut sugar, organic fair-trade cocoa butter |
| Certifications | USDA Organic, Fair trade cocoa butter, Kosher, Gluten free (brand label), Non-GMO Project Verified |