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The Label Reader Digest
Food notes for people who check the back first
November 2026·From NUTSÓLA
Food & Sugar › Chocolate
For people who watch their sugar

9 Reasons People Watching Their Sugar Are Switching to Date-Sweetened Chocolate

Most "sugar-free" chocolate trades sugar for sugar alcohols, stevia, or a weird aftertaste. Here's Why Thousands of Label-Readers Are Switching to DÄT Chocolate to Enjoy Their Favorite Treat Without Compromising Their Health.

★★★★★Loved by 40,000+ happy customers · USDA Organic · No added sugar
DÄT dark chocolate stacked with melted chocolate next to whole dates
DÄT gets all of its sweetness from one ingredient: whole organic dates.
See the 9 reasons ↓

🔍 What label-readers check first

DÄT Most "sugar-free" bars
Sweetener Whole dates Erythritol, maltitol, stevia, monk fruit
Added sugar 0g 0g, but often swapped for sugar alcohols
Sugar alcohols None Usually
Ingredients 4–6, all organic Often 8–12+
Aftertaste Just chocolate Cooling or bitter "diet" finish
1Reason 1 of 9The sweetener

Sweetened With Real Dates. But What About the Sugar?

Whole dates in front of a date palm
Whole organic dates: the only sweetener in every DÄT bar.

Dates are naturally sweet, but here's what might surprise you: each square of DÄT Chocolate contains just 1.5g of sugar.

Unlike refined sugar, whole organic dates contain natural fiber, which helps slow sugar absorption during digestion.

No cane sugar. No syrups. No artificial sweeteners. Just real organic dates.

The result? Delicious 75% dark chocolate with just 1.5g of sugar per square and 0g added sugar.

2Reason 2 of 9No crash

No Sugar Highs (or Lows).

Peanut butter pouring over DÄT dark chocolate

Illustration for explanation only, not measured data.

Nobody wants a sugar spike followed by an energy crash. Dates are naturally high in fiber, which helps slow how quickly their sugar is absorbed, unlike typical chocolate made with refined sugar.

With just 1.5g of sugar per square, DÄT makes it easier to enjoy your favorite treat while being mindful of your blood sugar.

3Reason 3 of 9The aftertaste & the gut check

No Sugar Alcohols. No Stevia. No "Diet" Aftertaste.

Smiling woman holding three DÄT dark chocolate bars
Dates taste like fruit, so the chocolate just tastes like chocolate.

If you've ever eaten a "sugar-free" bar and spent the evening regretting it, you've met sugar alcohols: erythritol, maltitol, xylitol. They're how most diet chocolate gets to "0g sugar."

Other bars use stevia or monk fruit. They're hundreds of times sweeter than sugar, and many people taste a lingering, bitter, almost metallic finish.

DÄT uses none of them. Not a little. None.

"They taste better than I expected, so rich and flavorful and no weird aftertaste like the other bars with stevia or artificial sweeteners. This is real chocolate."

★★★★★ Jacqueline S., Verified Buyer

"I used to buy Lily's or sugar free chocolate but they do not compare to these! The other chocolate had a weird taste… these are so creamy rich and delicious!"

★★★★★ Jacqueline S., Verified Buyer
4Reason 4 of 9The "healthy" chocolate trap

The Coconut Sugar Myth: It's Not What You Think.

The truth behind the healthy hype about coconut sugar: It does not come from a coconut, it is made from the sap of coconut palm flowers, and it is nutritionally very similar to cane sugar.

Here's something most people don't realize: coconut sugar doesn't actually come from coconuts.

It's made from the sap of coconut palm flowers, and despite its healthy-sounding name, it's nutritionally very similar to regular cane sugar.

Yet many chocolate brands market coconut sugar as a healthier alternative.

At DÄT, we took a different approach: real organic dates, 0g added sugar, and no artificial sweeteners.

DÄT Simply Dark

Ingredients: Organic cacao, organic dates, organic cocoa butter, sea salt.
Added sugar: 0g

Typical "healthy" bar

Ingredients: Cacao, coconut sugar, cocoa butter, vanilla, emulsifier…
Added sugar: yes

Because what's on the ingredient label matters more than what's on the front of the package.

5Reason 5 of 9The label

4–6 Ingredients. All Organic. Nothing to Google.

Stacked DÄT dark chocolate labeled with its ingredients: organic cacao, organic dates, organic cocoa butter, sea salt, with the USDA Organic seal
Simply Dark: four ingredients, USDA Organic certified.

USDA Organic certified. No dairy, no soy, no palm or seed oils, no emulsifiers, no "natural flavors." If you've learned to read the back of the package first, this is the bar that rewards you for it.

  • ✓No added sugar: sweetened only with dates
  • ✓USDA Organic · Vegan · No gluten ingredients
  • ✕No sugar alcohols, stevia, or monk fruit
  • ✕No dairy, soy, palm or seed oils
6Reason 6 of 9The portion

Just 1 or 2 Squares to Satisfy Your Chocolate Cravings.

Smiling man holding up a square of DÄT dark chocolate

Each 2.5 oz DÄT bar has 8 rich, delicious squares of 75% dark chocolate. Customers tell us that just one or two squares after dinner are enough to satisfy their sweet tooth.

1 bar = 8 squares.
A square or two after dinner, and the rest of the bar is there for the days ahead.

"My go to dessert option! 2 squares perfect after dinner and now cannot imagine a night without it!"

★★★★★ Sophia T., Verified Buyer
7Reason 7 of 9Real people, real routines

People Who Track Their Numbers Keep Coming Back.

We don't make medical claims, and we won't. But we read every review, and a lot of them come from people who are careful about sugar. Here's what they tell us, in their own words:

"I'm diabetic and know I can finally enjoy chocolates! Thanks NUTSOLA!!!"

★★★★★ Robert T., Verified Buyer

"I wasn't sure if chocolate with dates would spike my blood sugar but it doesn't, and so grateful!"

★★★★★ Jessica L., Verified Buyer

"I just luv this chocolate. I'm a diabetic so I don't eat regular chocolate bars because of the sugar content, and these bars fit my diet and take care of my sweet tooth at nite."

★★★★★ David A., Verified Buyer

Individual experiences, shared by customers. Everyone's body is different. If you manage a medical condition, talk to your doctor about what's right for you.

8Reason 8 of 9The taste

Tastes Like Candy. Made to Help You Thrive.

Who says chocolate has to be a guilty pleasure?

DÄT combines rich, creamy 75% dark chocolate with the natural sweetness of organic dates to create a delicious treat you'll actually crave.

No added sugar. No artificial sweeteners. No sugar alcohols. Just real, organic ingredients you can feel good about.

Because living a healthier lifestyle shouldn't mean giving up the chocolate you love.

New to Dark Chocolate? Try Our Variety Pack.

Five flavors. Four to six ingredients each. Sugar didn't make the list.

DÄT Simply dark chocolate squares in melted chocolate
Flavor 1 of 5

Simply

Pure, deep, classic.

4 ingredients. That's it.

  1. 1Organic Cacao
  2. 2Organic Dates
  3. 3Organic Cocoa Butter
  4. 4Sea Salt
Chocolate drizzling over stacked DÄT Almond Crunch with almonds
Flavor 2 of 5

Almond Crunch

Crunchy, nutty, addictive.

6 ingredients. That's it.

  1. 1Organic Cacao
  2. 2Organic Roasted Almonds
  3. 3Organic Quinoa
  4. 4Organic Dates
  5. 5Organic Cocoa Butter
  6. 6Sea Salt
Melted chocolate over stacked DÄT Hazelnut Crunch
Flavor 3 of 5

Hazelnut Crunch

Toasty hazelnut in every bite.

5 ingredients. That's it.

  1. 1Organic Cacao
  2. 2Organic Dates
  3. 3Organic Cocoa Butter
  4. 4Organic Roasted Hazelnuts
  5. 5Sea Salt
Peanut butter pouring over DÄT dark chocolate
Flavor 4 of 5

Peanut Butter

The cup you grew up on, upgraded.

5 ingredients. That's it.

  1. 1Organic Cacao
  2. 2Organic Peanut Butter
  3. 3Organic Dates
  4. 4Organic Cocoa Butter
  5. 5Sea Salt
Cashew butter dripping over DÄT dark chocolate
Flavor 5 of 5

Cashew Butter

Silky, creamy, melt-in-your-mouth.

5 ingredients. That's it.

  1. 1Organic Cacao
  2. 2Organic Cashew Butter
  3. 3Organic Dates
  4. 4Organic Cocoa Butter
  5. 5Sea Salt

"It tastes delicious and doesn't have all the added sugar… I prefer milk chocolate, but switched to dark chocolate when I found Nutsola since it is good for me."

★★★★★ Ann L., Verified Buyer
9Reason 9 of 9Who makes it

A Father and Son. Not a Candy Conglomerate.

Michael and Adam Kukoff tasting DÄT at their first production run
Michael and Adam Kukoff at DÄT's first production run.

NUTSÓLA began in our family kitchen with one simple mission: help people live healthier lives without giving up the foods they love.

We're Adam and Michael, a father-and-son team who believe that what you put into your body matters.

After seeing how many supposedly "healthy" chocolates were filled with added sugars and unnecessary ingredients, we knew there had to be a better way.

So we created DÄT Chocolate: rich, delicious 75% dark chocolate sweetened with real organic dates, not refined sugar or artificial sweeteners.

We don't cut corners when it comes to ingredients, quality, or your trust. Because to us, your health will always matter more than our bottom line.

And we stand behind every bar with our simple promise:Love it, or we'll refund you.

Michael and Adam Kukoff
Adam & Michael KukoffLivingston, NJ

The Sugar-Watcher's Showdown

What people actually compare before they switch, side by side.

DÄT
Chocolate
"Sugar-free" bars Regular chocolate
Sweetened with whole dates ✓ ✕ ✕
0g added sugar ✓ ✓ ✕
No sugar alcohols ✓ ✕Usually ✓
No stevia or monk fruit ✓ ✕Often ✓
No "diet" aftertaste ✓ ✕ ✓
Only 4–6 organic ingredients ✓ ✕8–12+ ✕Rarely organic
Love-it-or-refund promise ✓ ✕Varies ✕Rarely

Category comparisons reflect typical formulations; individual products vary. Always check the label.

"Customer for life."

★★★★★ Loved by 40,000+ happy customers

Smiling customer holding a DÄT dark chocolate bar Customer holding a DÄT pack Smiling customer holding a DÄT Peanut Butter bar Smiling customer pointing at a DÄT Peanut Butter bar

Photos from DÄT customers.

★★★★★Watching sugar

"Love all the flavors! Thank you for making a sweet and healthy treat… Customer for life!"

Jessica L., Verified Buyer
★★★★★Couple

"My husband and I love the variety pack! … I never feel dumpy after eating one, it's just good quality chocolate."

Cynthia J., Verified Buyer
★★★★★Former skeptic

"It's always hard to know if a review is authentic or fake. I was skeptical about the quality of this chocolate, but I am very happy with the purchase. This is very high quality dark chocolate."

Matthew D., Verified Buyer
★★★★★Switched brands

"For the same price, the Nutsola bars are thicker and more flavorful… a much better bar, and a much better deal."

Vincent S., Verified Buyer
Best value · Limited batch

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Buy 16 bars, get 8 bars free. Save $56. All five DÄT flavors.

Stock the pantry with all 5 flavors, so a square is always there when the craving hits.

  • 16 bars DÄT Variety Pack$112
  • + 8 bonus barsFREE ($56 Value)
  • Free USA shippingFREE ($9.95 Value)
  • Love-it-or-refund guaranteeIncluded
$4.66/bar$7.00/bar24 bars total · about 58¢ per square
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Questions? We've got you.

Why choose DÄT Chocolate?

It's absolutely delicious and made with 4–6 simple organic ingredients and naturally sweetened with dates. No added sugar, no sugar alcohols, no stevia. 75% cacao, 7g protein and 0g added sugar per bar, so you get real dark chocolate with no crash and no bitter aftertaste.

What do you sweeten with?

Organic dates only. No cane sugar, no sugar alcohols, no stevia or monk fruit. Just whole dates, which is why there is no cooling or chemical aftertaste.

Is it third-party tested?

Yes. Every batch is third-party tested for heavy metals and contaminants. View the latest test report

Is it safe for controlling blood sugar?

DÄT chocolate uses only one date per bar and has 1.5g of sugar from dates and 1g of fiber per square. Because we sweeten with fruit, it slows down sugar absorption so you won't get sugar highs and lows. We have thousands of diabetic and pre-diabetic customers who can finally enjoy chocolate again without the crash!

Where do you source your cacao from?

We source our cacao from Peru, close to the Amazon Rainforest.

How do you ship?

During the summer months, we ship Monday–Wednesday and occasionally Thursday if your address is within one-day shipping. During the winter, we ship Monday–Friday, depending on location. When it's too hot, we ship with insulation and gel packs so your chocolate arrives in perfect condition. We care deeply about your experience, from the first bite to how it's delivered!

Do you offer a happiness guarantee?

Yes! We offer a happiness guarantee for one box of chocolate or up to $56. If you aren't happy in any way, we will refund you and you don't have to return it. We think you are going to love it!

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