Consumers need transparency and are increasingly attentive to brands’ CSR commitments. Today, manufacturers need to turn to trusted suppliers who can guarantee traceable, ethical and high-quality raw materials. If you’re looking for organic and Fair Trade gluten-free chocolate, in the form of couverture, drops or sticks, and if you want to work with a supplier who specialises in chocolate and has created its own programs, you’ve come to the right place!
KAOKA ORGANIC AND ETHICAL CHOCOLATE FOR PROFESSIONALS
At Kaoka, organic and fair trade are at the core of our approach. Right from the start, in 1993, we knew we wanted to offer our customers chocolate that was as respectful as possible: of the environment and, above all, of the men and women who produce cocoa. Over the last 30 years, we’ve worked with growers organisations to build a sustainable agricultural model that’s good for people and good for nature.
All these practices contribute to food safety and ethical standards that are becoming increasingly essential, both for professionals (artisans and manufacturers) and for end consumers.
Today, we offer 16 references of organic and fair trade gluten-free chocolates and chocolate chips to meet the needs of manufacturers who want to develop a range of organic and/or fair trade gluten-free products.
Kaoka offers a wide range of certified gluten-free couverture chocolates. High-quality, organic and Fair Trade certified laboratory chocolates that can meet all the needs of industrials: coating, moulding, ingredients, etc.
It contains 10 dark chocolate references ranging from 58% to 80% cocoa, 2 milk chocolate references from 37% to 32% cocoa and 1 white chocolate reference.
Kaoka sells gluten-free dark chocolates:
- single origin from Ecuador (3 references)
- single origin São Tomé (3 references)
- single origin Dominican Republic (2 references)
- blending of cocoa from our own programs (2 references)
Kaoka sells gluten-free milk chocolates:
- single origin Dominican Republic (1 reference)
- blending of cocoa from our own programs (1 reference)
Kaoka sells a gluten-free white chocolate:
- blending of cocoa from our own programs (1 reference)
All Kaoka® gluten-free chocolates are 100% organic and fair trade (cocoa, sugar and vanilla). The milk is of French origin. Some products do not contain vanilla and/or lecithin. Available in 25kg bags.
Kaoka also offers manufacturers gluten-free cocoa powder and cocoa butter for making products such as desserts, sweets and pastries.
To meet all the demands of industry professionals, Kaoka also offers dark and milk chocolate drops and certified gluten-free baker’s sticks.
- 60% cocoa dark chocolate drops with or without lecithins
- 50% cocoa dark chocolate drops without lecithins
- 36% cocoa milk chocolate drops without lecithins
- Baker’s sticks
Available in 25kg bags and 1.6kg boxs for baker’s sticks.
Gluten is a mixture of proteins found in wheat, barley and rye.
Gluten intolerance, also known as coeliac disease, can cause digestive problems, fatigue and many other inconveniences. For those who are intolerant, the adverse effects can be reduced by avoiding foods containing gluten.
Why can chocolate contain gluten? Le chocolat est un produit qui peut comporter des traces de céréales contenant du gluten car il peut être fabriqué ou conditionné sur les mêmes lignes ou dans les mêmes ateliers que des produits qui contiennent du gluten.
Offering clients products made from chocolate that is guaranteed gluten-free is a real added value for consumers concerned about this type of diet.
Since its foundation, Kaoka has chosen to work directly with cocoa producers. It’s a choice that allows us to be sure of the quality of our cocoa, its origin and to control our supplies.
Kaoka has constructed its own cocoa programs and sources its chocolates exclusively from these areas for the production of its chocolates.
This means that Kaoka has only 4 origins, but 4 controlled and traced programs: Ecuador, Peru, Dominican Republic and Sao Tomé.
As cocoa enthusiasts, the team works in a constant quest for taste and excellence. Our years of experience have taught us that cocoa is a living product and that many factors influence its taste: the terroir, the variety, the soil, the climate and the environment. This quest for taste guides every stage in the life of the chocolate: selection of varieties, harvesting of ripe pods, fermentation of extra-fresh beans, precise and controlled fermentation and drying procedures, preparation of recipes, blending. Thanks to our mastery of the cocoa programs, nothing is left to chance.
local variety: Nacional cocoa
An endemic variety and part of the country’s heritage Grand cru cocoa with a rich aroma and characteristic floral and fruity flavours.
Trinitario cocoa: A very smooth cocoa with fruity notes and a malty flavour.
Cacao hispaniola (Trinitario): Typical of the Caribbean, this cocoa has a red fruit aroma and deliciously tangy notes.
Cacao Amelonado (Forastero): Cocoa with very typical fruity and woody accents.
This is what allows Kaoka to offer a real guarantee to all professionals.
Kaoka’s cocoa production is certified organic (Europe / France) by Ecocert and complies with European organic regulations. This certification is your guarantee of environmentally-friendly farming that conserves soil fertility and maintains biodiversity.
Kaoka products and cocoa programs are Fair for Life certified by Ecocert, which certifies fair trade products worldwide.
They are also certified Biopartenaire, the benchmark label for responsible organic farming.
A chocolate that guarantees zero deforestation
In addition to the commitments associated with organic certification, Kaoka ensures that the cultivation of cocoa in its supply chains does not contribute to deforestation. This rule is integrated into its internal organic farming control system for each of its programs. But this criterion is not included in the European Organic Regulation!
At Kaoka, we’ve been campaigning for organic and ethical chocolate since the company was founded. 100% of the products we offer to manufacturers are certified organic, have a fair trade label and are made in France. Our mastery of the art of cocoa bean processing means we can offer you aromatic chocolates with authentic flavours.
the best organic and fair-trade aromatic chocolate
the future of the cocoa industry with producers
a shared future with all our partners
To receive samples, consult the technical data sheet for a chocolate or order gluten-free organic fair trade chocolate direct from us: