Why I'm Obsessed with Our Dark Chocolate
I tasted probably 30 different dark chocolates before finding the one.
Back when we were formulating a chocolate enrobed pretzel, I tasted probably 30 different options. Most were too sweet, had questionable ingredients, or just didn't feel right for what we stand for at Savor by Suzie. Then I found the one.
Yes, choosing this chocolate was deeply personal. My own journey on a low-sugar diet—eating only natural sweeteners—showed me firsthand what happens when you remove processed sugar from your life. The mental clarity. The stable energy. The way inflammation just... quiets down.
After years of personal experience and research, I created a 3-day cleanse that helped people experience these benefits for themselves. I was teaching something completely foreign to my clients back then—some of them doctors—about how lowering sugar intake could transform their health. This was before it became mainstream, before everyone was talking about it.
What We Now Know About Sugar
Now we know: reducing sugar is one of the most powerful things we can do for our bodies. Less inflammation. Stronger immunity. Better brain health—mood, memory, all of it.
So when it came time to choose dark chocolate for our pretzels, there was only one option: high cacao content. More cacao means less sugar and more nutrients, plus it tastes incredible.
Our chocolate is 70%+ cocoa, delivering maximum flavanols without the sugar spike. No sugar alcohols, no fake artificial sweeteners that mess with your gut. Just real ingredients your body actually recognizes.
What’s Not in Our Chocolate (And Why That Matters)
Another non-negotiable? No soy, no dairy. Most dark chocolate contains soy lecithin—and about 93% of U.S. soy is genetically modified. Beyond the GMO concern, soy is controversial for women's endocrine and hormone health, something I wasn't willing to compromise on. Our chocolate is completely free of both soy and dairy in the ingredients, giving you a clean treat that supports your body instead of working against it.
This dark chocolate is actually a nutrient-dense powerhouse – Polyphenols and antioxidants that fight free radicals, magnesium for stress relief, iron for blood health, copper, potassium. Your body actually uses this stuff. This is functional food that tastes like an indulgence.
The Pretzel Pairing That Just Works
Now, for the pretzel pairing? Pure genius.
When we paired it with our grain-free pretzels, something clicked. Sweet meets salty in a way that's truly gut-friendly—no bloating, no brain fog, no crash. We're mindful of the gut-brain connection here, because what you eat affects how you feel and show up in the world.
Our dark chocolate is pure, simple, and a treat you can feel good about. Real ingredients. Real benefits.
With gratitude and love,
Suzie❤️
Founder, Savor by Suzie 🥨
