Most Chocolate Has Something to Hide. Ours Doesn't.
Ever flip over a chocolate bar and wonder why it needs so many ingredients? We believe great chocolate should be made with ingredients you recognize. Here are the 5 things that make DÄT different.
By Jackie StewartUpdated November 2026 · 4 min read
Label-readers flip it over first. The back of the package tells you what the front won't.Show me the 5 differences ↓
🔍 What makes DÄT different?
DÄTOrganic Dark Chocolate
Other "healthy" bars
Sweetened only with whole dates
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No added cane or coconut sugar
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No sugar alcohols (erythritol)
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No stevia or monk fruit aftertaste
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1Reason 1 of 5The front vs. the back
The front sells you. The back tells you.
Illustrative example, not an actual product label.
"Clean." "Natural." "Guilt-free."
Sounds great, right? But those words don't tell you what's actually inside.
That's why we always say: flip it over and read the ingredients. You might be surprised by what you find.
"I have been on a journey to eat healthier, read labels and only eat food with ingredients I know what they are. Snacks/sweets were proving to be most difficult until I ran across Nutsola."
Dana M.★★★★★Verified Buyer · Variety Pack
2Reason 2 of 5The sweetener
No added sugar. No artificial sweeteners. Just dates.
Whole organic dates: the only sweetener in every DÄT bar.
Many "healthy" chocolates replace sugar with sugar alcohols or other sweeteners. We took a different approach: real organic dates.
One whole date per bar, with no added sugar, stevia, or sugar alcohols.
✓Sweetened only with whole dates
✕No added cane or coconut sugar
✕No sugar alcohols (erythritol)
✕No stevia or monk fruit aftertaste
"They taste better than I expected, so rich and flavorful, and no weird aftertaste like other bars with stevia or artificial sweeteners. This is real chocolate and I feel really good after it."
Ashley★★★★★Verified Buyer · Variety Pack
3Reason 3 of 5The ingredient list
Only 4–6 ingredients. Every single one has a purpose.
Here's the full ingredient list for all five flavors. No "natural flavors," no emulsifiers, nothing you'd need to look up. Every bar is USDA Organic.
Simply
4 ingredients. That's it.
1Organic Cacao
2Organic Dates
3Organic Cocoa Butter
4Sea Salt
Almond Crunch
6 ingredients. That's it.
1Organic Cacao
2Organic Roasted Almonds
3Organic Quinoa
4Organic Dates
5Organic Cocoa Butter
6Sea Salt
Hazelnut Crunch
5 ingredients. That's it.
1Organic Cacao
2Organic Dates
3Organic Cocoa Butter
4Organic Roasted Hazelnuts
5Sea Salt
Peanut Butter
5 ingredients. That's it.
1Organic Cacao
2Organic Peanut Butter
3Organic Dates
4Organic Cocoa Butter
5Sea Salt
Cashew Butter
5 ingredients. That's it.
1Organic Cacao
2Organic Cashew Butter
3Organic Dates
4Organic Cocoa Butter
5Sea Salt
"Love the bars. Love that they are all natural and I can understand all the ingredients. I love the flavor."
Michael and Adam Kukoff at DÄT's first production run in 2022.
We're Adam and Michael, a son and his dad, on a mission to help you live a healthier lifestyle without sacrificing the foods you love.
We were tired of seeing chocolate filled with added sugar, artificial sweeteners, and unnecessary ingredients. We knew there had to be a better way.
So we created DÄT Chocolate. Rich, organic 75% dark chocolate sweetened with real dates. No added sugar. No shortcuts. Just delicious chocolate made with your health in mind.
Adam & Michael KukoffFather & son, co-founders of NUTSÓLA
5Reason 5 of 5The lab report
Every batch is third-party tested for heavy metals.
We believe trust starts with transparency. That's why we make our third-party testing reports available for you to review.
Because you and your family and friends deserve to know exactly what you're eating.
"I'm a teacher, a mom and a grandmother, and very choosy for myself, my family, and my students. A father and son put their heart and soul into making a product people can purchase with peace of mind!"
Naomi G.★★★★★Verified Buyer · Variety Pack
The label-reader's showdown
What people actually compare before they switch, side by side.
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 (opens in a new tab).
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!
A note from our family to yours.
We made the chocolate we couldn't find: short label, real sweetness, nothing to hide. If you read labels like we do, we think you'll feel the difference. We cannot wait for you to try!
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