Here at Stirs the Soul we grind unroasted cacao into a paste called "cacao liquor" (100% cacao — no alcohol) which we than combine with the finest ingredients. Then comes the alchemy: delicately tempering the chocolate to create a shiny, snappy, melt–in–your mouth "real" (and RAW!) chocolate experience.

Daren Hayes, raw chocolate alchemist, has a passion for raw chocolate born out of experiencing the beneficial effects in his own life! Stirs the Soul is based in Portland, Oregon and our chocolate is sold in the local food coops and chocolate specialty stores around town. We're committed to conscious awareness and our chocolate is always fair trade, organic, sustainable, raw and of high quality.

Our chocolate tastes sinful and decadent without the stigma associated with ordinary chocolate. Proprietary techniques are employed to coax out the best flavor and aroma as an alternative to commercial roasting. Ground in SE portland in small batches it is kept under 111 degrees and minimally processed to preserve the numerous nutrients and health benefits of cacao. Agave nectar is used as a sweetener instead of sugar, because it is low glycemic (doesn't raise blood sugar levels). Being one of the few facilities that are nut, soy and dairy free our chocolate is suitable for vegans and people with allergies.