Here’s Masala Crunch, an aromatic new Limited Edition Elements chocolate bar in collaboration with Cardoz Legacy.
The base of this sweet, spiced treat is 70% dark chocolate and raw honey. Blended with crispy toasted quinoa and Cardoz Legacy Garam Masala, it balances warming, earthy notes with a gentle, pleasant crunch. Produced by Burlap & Barrel, the Garam Masala is sustainably made with single-origin spices directly sourced from small farms.
True to Elements’ values, Masala Crunch is free from dairy, refined sugars, soy, lecithin, sugar alcohols, natural flavors, gluten, and anything artificial. With only two core ingredients—Organic Cacao and Raw Honey—this bar celebrates pure, simple decadence. Each bite offers a unique twist on chocolate, with layers of spice and texture that elevate the cacao’s deep, rich profile.
Masala Crunch is more than a treat; it’s a way to make a difference. We are committed to ethical sourcing, working directly with farmers in Ecuador to ensure our cacao is fair-trade and free from heavy metals. Additionally, 25% of our profits go towards supporting the education of underprivileged children, with a special focus on mental health.
About Cardoz Legacy
Cardoz Legacy was founded by chef and culinary entrepreneur Barkha Cardoz in memory of her husband, the late Floyd Cardoz—a trailblazer who transformed the global perception of Indian cuisine. Through cookbooks, philanthropic projects, and a legacy of vibrant restaurants, Floyd's influence continues to resonate worldwide.
Cardoz Legacy carries forward his vision, empowering home cooks to create warm, flavorful dishes with accessible recipes and a line of versatile masalas. Barkha’s mission, rooted in family, culture, and culinary generosity, inspires every initiative, inviting cooks of all levels to share in the joy of bold, heartfelt cooking.
About Burlap & Barrel
Burlap & Barrel is a Public Benefit Corporation transforming the spice industry through direct partnerships with smallholder farmers worldwide. By building transparent, traceable, and equitable supply chains, we bring unique, single-origin spices to market, promoting sustainability and fair wages. Our commitment extends beyond exceptional flavors—we empower farmers and foster a new standard of food sustainability that values the people behind each ingredient.
Cacao Origin: Ecuador (Fair Trade, Non-GMO, Organic)
Net Wt.: 50 gms (1.8 oz)
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Organic Cacao Powder, Organic Cacao Butter, Raw Honey, Organic Puffed Quinoa, Cardoz Legacy Garam Masala
Ayurveda Superfoods: Cardamom, Cinnamon
Brings about a sense of: Energy & Warmth
Dairy Free
Refined Sugar Free
Gluten Free
Soy Free
3g per Serving
Ethically Sourced
GMO Free
Small Batch
Our products are raw and organic. They are free from dairy, refined sugar, soy, preservatives, gluten, palm oil, GMO and artificial anything.
We do micro-batches and our additive-free chocolates are a blend of ethically sourced cacao and herbs inspired by Ayurveda - an ancient science of healing. Everything we use is free from dairy, refined sugar, soy, emulsifiers and anything artificial. These are handmade in the US and sweetened with locally sourced raw honey.
Raw Honey
Raw honey is best described as honey “as it exists in the beehive”. It is made by extracting honey from the honeycombs of the hive and pouring it over a mesh or nylon cloth to separate the honey from impurities like beeswax and dead bees. Once strained, raw honey is bottled and ready to be enjoyed.
Organic Cacao Butter
Cacao Butter is the pure, cold-pressed oil from organic and Fairtrade certified cacao beans. It is solid at room temperature and smells richly of chocolate!
Organic Cacao Paste
Cacao paste is made from deeply flavorful, heirloom variety cacao beans. The cacao pods are hand-selected for quality beans, which are sun-dried then lightly fermented to bring out the rich, aromatic flavor.
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“..emphasize the health benefits of dark chocolate and make sweets free of refined sugar, as a wholesome alternative to mass-market brands.”
“...chocolate bar perfect for gifting.”
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Absolutely! In fact it’s one of the most popular uses of our chocolates because the ingredients are the healthiest around!
All of the core ingredients in our products are Certified USDA Organic. Except locally sourced honey. Hard truth is that honey made in the USA can’t be certified organic. When faced with the choice between using cheaper certified organic honey produced in Brazil/Mexico or sourcing local honey and giving up the organic certification on our chocolate, we chose the latter. We believe that sustainability is beyond labels.
While all our products are free from dairy, we use honey as a sweetener in our chocolate bars. We call them ‘bee’gan! Our Drinking Chocolate Mix, Coco Fuel (Maple glazed cacao nibs), Ayurveda Shakti Bars and Chai-Spiced Protein Powder are all vegan.
Yes. We periodically sample our products for heavy metals, and they are certified safe from heavy metals.
Yes, and we have become pretty good at it too! Your products are shipped by 2-Day Fedex or 1-Day UPS/Fedex depending on how far you are from us and how hot it is where you are. All our shipments come with thermal insulation and ice-packs.
Never! Ayurveda recommends not heating honey ever. Our entire manufacturing process uses no flame or concentrated heat. Our honey is gently warmed overnight below 104F in a water jacketed vessel.
Our cacao is unroasted. We never expose it to high temperatures. A natural fermentation process does occur in the open though.
Generally we ship it within 1-2 business days. If you place an order on Friday, we’ll ship it following Monday to avoid the packages sitting on a tarmac with carriers.
Yes you can specify during the checkout process. Can’t find it? No worries. Just drop us a note on orders@elementstruffles.com with the order number and your gift note. We’ll take care of it right away.
Our products contain almonds and coconut. Besides these, there are no nuts in the kitchen. While we thoroughly clean our equipment between each batch, if you are allergic, we’d request you to steer clear.
These are made in our own commercial kitchen space located in Union City, NJ.
We are deeply committed to fair-trade, transparent and ethical sourcing. Our cacao is sourced from small farms and co-ops in Ecuador. Our honey comes from a local apiary in central New Jersey. Rest of the ingredients are sourced from the best possible sources. Lavender comes from south of France, turmeric comes from India, sea salt comes from Greece and so on.
Yes, we only use edible essential oils.
Half a bar contains about 5 grams of sugar. The sugar comes from honey. We don’t use any refined or cane sugars/stevia/erythritol or other processed sweeteners.
Our products do not require any refrigeration. Please store them in a dry cool place at room temperature.
Our Classic Collection has a shelf life of 6 months. The Rasa collection has a shelf life of 9 months. Ayurveda Shakti Bars have a shelf life of 8 months and all the powders have a shelf life of 18 months.
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