Who started Dandelion Chocolate?

Dandelion Chocolate was started by Masonis and Cameron Ring, hobbyists who, like many other new-wave bean-to-bar chocolate makers, were inspired by mid-1990s chocolate producers like Berkeley, California-based Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker.

Is Dandelion Chocolate Vegan?

Our single-origin, bean-to-bar chocolate is vegan and gluten-free, and we have other tasty vegan treats in our online store as well.

What is the percentage of cocoa in Dandelion Chocolate Chips?

70% A few things make this region especially important to us. We were one of the first craft chocolate makers to start using beans from Guatemala, and we are excited that this region is now on the map for specialty cocoa.

Is Dandelion fair trade chocolate?

Dandelion’s website claims that before purchasing any beans, they travel to the farm, examine their process, and negotiate fair prices for their work. Dandelion has no “Fair Trade” seal, but Deena Shanker explains that a “Fair Trade” certification can cost the farm thousands of dollars.

Who are the chocolate makers of Dandelion Chocolate?

Written by Dandelion Chocolate, our book, Making Chocolate: From Bean to Bar to S’more, includes everything we’ve learned about making chocolate since the day we first cracked open a cocoa bean. Made with Dandelion Chocolate, these confections are a collaboration with some of San Francisco’s finest makers. shake it like a maraca!

Is the Dandelion Chocolate Store in San Francisco open?

Our online store is open for nationwide shipping, local pickup, and delivery within S.F. and parts of the East Bay. Our Valencia Street and Ferry Building locations are now open for no-contact to-go service.

How does a Dandelion Chocolate Bar get made?

A Dandelion Chocolate classic. We sort, roast, crack, winnow, grind, conch, and temper small batches of beans. Then we mold and wrap each of our bars by hand. By sourcing high-quality cacao and carefully crafting small batches of chocolate, we strive to bring out the individual nuances of each bean.

What can I make with Dandelion Chocolate chips?

Hot chocolate to brownies, pies to tarts, our large chips, ground chocolate, and crunchy cocoa nibs are kitchen-ready. The original hot chocolate recipes that put our café on San Francisco’s map.