Sted 70% French Grey Sea Salt chocolate mini in blue wave-patterned packaging with scattered salt crystals on white marble

70% French Grey Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Mini | Sted

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Sted 70% French Grey Sea Salt chocolate mini in blue wave-patterned packaging with scattered salt crystals on white marble

70% French Grey Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Mini | Sted

$3.00 USD
Sale price  $3.00 USD Regular price 
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A little sea salt. A beautifully balanced bite.

Sted’s 70% French Grey Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Mini brings together velvety dark chocolate and mineral-rich grey sea salt from France. Sted lightly roasts the cacao to preserve its delicate flavor, then adds sea salt for a savory-sweet finish. Simple and sophisticated, this little bar invites you to slow down and savor a chocolate break with the feel of a neighborhood cafe.

Sted makes its chocolate from bean to bar in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, using cacao sourced from Rizek Cacao in the Dominican Republic, affiliated with the FUPAROCA Foundation. At Cacao Voyage, we curate chocolate from independent makers, sharing the flavors and stories that make each bar worth exploring.

Tasting Notes

Velvety dark chocolate with delicate cacao notes and a salt-laced, savory-sweet finish. French grey sea salt is an added ingredient, bringing a mineral-rich accent to the chocolate without a long list of inclusions.

Product Details

  • Cocoa content: 70%
  • Chocolate type: Dark chocolate with French grey sea salt
  • Maker: Sted
  • Made in: Fergus Falls, Minnesota, United States
  • Cacao source: Rizek Cacao, Dominican Republic, affiliated with the FUPAROCA Foundation
  • Sea salt origin: France
  • Format: Mini bar
  • Ingredients: Organic cocoa beans, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter, French grey sea salt
  • Craft: Bean-to-bar chocolate
  • Allergens: Made in a facility that uses peanuts, almonds, pecans, and milk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who makes this chocolate?

Sted makes this mini from bean to bar in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. For French Grey Sea Salt, the maker lightly roasts the cacao to preserve its delicate flavor and pairs the dark chocolate with mineral-rich grey sea salt from France. At Cacao Voyage, we curate chocolate from independent makers, and this mini is a lovely choice for exploring a simple, salt-laced chocolate pairing.

What does this chocolate taste like?

If you enjoy a simple sweet-and-salty pairing, this mini offers velvety 70% dark chocolate with delicate cacao notes and a savory-sweet finish. Sted lightly roasts the cacao to preserve its flavor, then adds mineral-rich French grey sea salt. The salt is an added ingredient, not just a tasting note, bringing a lovely contrast to each bite.

Where does the cacao come from?

The cacao in Sted’s French Grey Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Mini comes from Rizek Cacao in the Dominican Republic, the same source Sted uses throughout its range. Rizek Cacao is affiliated with the FUPAROCA Foundation. The grey sea salt comes from France, while Sted makes the finished chocolate in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. We like sharing each part of that journey so you know where the flavors begin.

Product Information

Ingredients
  • Cacao Beans
  • Cane Sugar
  • Cacao Butter
  • Sea Salt
Flavor Profile
  • Chocolate
  • Salted
Allergens
Dietary Preferences
  • Organic
  • Soy-free
  • Alcohol-free
  • Gluten-free
Country of Origin
  • United States
Storage Requirements
  • Shelf-stable (ambient)
  • Away-from-direct-sunlight

Why This Bar Matters

Every bar you choose supports the farming families who grow it and honors the traditional methods that make it extraordinary. 

This is chocolate with purpose — sourced with intention, crafted with care, and curated for those who believe that true luxury and ethical responsibility can coexist beautifully.

❤️ Impact: A portion of proceeds supports Survivor-Led Solutions, a nonprofit dedicated to restoring dignity and hope to survivors of human trafficking.

FAQs About STED Chocolate

Who makes STED Chocolate?

STED is made by Josh and Kristin Mohagen in small batches in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

Where does STED source its cacao?

STED sources its cacao beans and cocoa butter from Rizek Cacao in the Dominican Republic, including the cocoa butter used in its Golden Milk white chocolate. Its sourcing story highlights Rizek’s farmer and community relationships through the FUPAROCA Foundation.

What inspires STED’s chocolate?

STED’s approach centers on creating connection, honoring place, and celebrating taste. Minnesota family traditions, including Kristin’s family’s maple syrup making, help inspire its chocolate creations.

Are all STED bars suitable for the same dietary needs?

Ingredients and dietary suitability vary by bar. Please check this product’s ingredient list, allergen information, and dietary details before purchasing.

An Introduction to STED Chocolate

Made in small batches in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, STED Chocolate brings together thoughtful cacao sourcing, family traditions, and a curiosity for flavor. Founders Josh and Kristin Mohagen create chocolate that invites us to connect with one another, honor the places that shape us, and celebrate taste.

About STED Chocolate

For Josh and Kristin Mohagen, chocolate is a way to tell stories about people and place. Their small-batch work in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, brings patient craftsmanship and a sense of discovery to familiar and unexpected flavors.

That connection to home runs deep. Kristin’s family spent Minnesota spring days tapping maple trees and making syrup together. Her mother’s maple toffee later inspired STED’s Maple Toffee with Cocoa Nibs bar, carrying a family tradition into the chocolate they make today.

STED partners with Rizek Cacao in the Dominican Republic. In its sourcing story, STED describes Rizek’s work with cacao farmers and the FUPAROCA Foundation, supporting technical assistance, community development, natural resources, and biodiversity.

We carry STED because its chocolate brings thoughtful ingredients and a genuine sense of place to the tasting experience. It is chocolate to discover slowly and share with someone.

Explore STED Chocolate

Create Connection

For STED, good food is an invitation to come together. Its stories celebrate shared traditions, family gatherings, and the care that turns simple ingredients into something worth sharing.

Honor Place

Rooted in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, STED draws inspiration from the land and traditions around it. Its partnership with Rizek Cacao in the Dominican Republic connects that local craftsmanship to the people and place behind its cacao.

Celebrate Taste

From family-inspired maple toffee to the turmeric that gives its Golden Milk white chocolate its vibrant color, STED explores flavor through carefully chosen ingredients and small-batch chocolate making.

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