Store and Product Common Curiosities

Who makes your artisanal chocolate creations and where?

We are an artisanal chocolatier business and we have a small team of talented chocolatiers. We currently we source couverture chocolate from Belgium and merge it with our own proprietary confection recipes to make our unique chocolate products including our truffles, caramels, bars, and barks. Our chocolate kitchen is located right in our shop in town of Ganges on Salt Spring Island.

What is couverture chocolate?

Couverture chocolate is a professional grade chocolate that contains more than 32% cocoa solids and is tempered prior to making our proprietary recipes.

How should I store my chocolates?

Your chocolates are freshest to eat at time of purchase however best before is 3 months. You may maintain the freshness stored in a refrigerator or cool dark place. Chocolate is also best enjoyed at room temperature.

Can I buy chocolates individually?

Yes, we offer individual truffles in our Salt Spring shop. For online orders we offer a boxed options as it is also best for shipping.

Do you offer sugar free, vegan or dairy-free options?

  • We offer a small selection of sugar free nut barks and chocolates in our shop. They are sweetened with malitol.
  • We carry a few dairy free products, however we cannot guarantee that they are dairy-free due to the use of common equipment in our chocolate kitchen.

Is your chocolate kitchen a certified nut free facility?

Our products are made in a kitchen that handles nuts and dairy. Although we aim for the highest food safety to limit any cross contamination, their may still be a risk of cross contamination.  Any of our products may contain: Milk, Soy,
Peanuts, Almonds, Hazelnuts, Pecans, Pistachios, or Walnuts.

Do you use preservatives in your products?

All our chocolate products are made with simple natural
ingredients, sugar, dairy, and no artificial preservatives.

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Contact Us

Whether you’re craving more information about our chocolates, looking to place a special order, or simply want to say hello, we’d love to hear from you! Reach out to us through the form below, by phone, or by visiting our shop in person on Salt Spring Island.

Visit Us
100 Lower Ganges Road
Salt Spring Island, BC

Store Hours:
Monday and Tuesday: Closed for Winter Hours
Wednesday to Sunday 12 PM – 530 PM

Call Us
+1 250-537-4434

Email Us
contact@saltspringchocolate.ca

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