Defend
70% Cacao Dark Chocolate
Stay resilient with revered functional mushrooms and adaptogenic herbs. This fudgy, 70% dark chocolate is powered by lion’s mane + astragalus extracts to support your immune system and fight stress.
Tasting notes: wonderfully balanced with notes of pear, a buttery body, similar to chardonnay, and caramel undertones.
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Cacao mass*, Coconut sugar*, Cacao butter*, Lion’s mane mushroom extract*, Astragalus root extract. *Organic
Immunity
Adaptogenic
Antioxidant
Nutrient-Rich
WARNING: Prop 65 notice for California consumers
vegan
paleo
non-GMO
no soy
no refined sugar
single origin cacao
extracted herbs
3rd party lab tested
the great-for-you bar
Bites with benefits
Helps maintain strong, healthy immune function
Adaptogens help your body fight stress
Rich in antioxidants that help fight cell damage caused by free radicals
Low sugar + packed with fiber, protein, healthy fats + magnesium
what's inside
The active ingredients in each bar
Learn more about the synergistic adaptogens, functional mushrooms and superfoods working in harmony to support body + mind.
Defend vs the other guys
| JOYÀ | |
|---|---|
| Chef-crafted | |
| Adaptogens + functional ingredients | |
| 3rd party lab tested for safety | |
| Low sugar | |
| NO refined or cane sugar | |
| NO erythritol, stevia or artificial sweeteners | |
| NO soy or lecithin |
| Hu | |
|---|---|
| Chef-crafted | |
| Adaptogens + functional ingredients | |
| 3rd party lab tested for safety | |
| Low sugar | |
| NO refined or cane sugar | |
| NO erythritol, stevia or artificial sweeteners | |
| NO soy or lecithin |
| Lily's | |
|---|---|
| Chef-crafted | |
| Adaptogens + functional ingredients | |
| 3rd party lab tested for safety | |
| Low sugar | |
| NO refined or cane sugar | |
| NO erythritol, stevia or artificial sweeteners | |
| NO soy or lecithin |
| Alter Eco | |
|---|---|
| Chef-crafted | |
| Adaptogens + functional ingredients | |
| 3rd party lab tested for safety | |
| Low sugar | |
| NO refined or cane sugar | |
| NO erythritol, stevia or artificial sweeteners | |
| NO soy or lecithin |
Chocolate Sampler
Can't decide which chocolate is right for you? Looking for the perfect gift? Get the Sampler to try or gift all 5 decadent Functional Chocolates.
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About Defend Chocolate
What ingredients are in your Defend Functional Chocolate bar?
Defend Functional Chocolate is 100% clean and pure and contains only five ingredients (all certified organic):
Cacao mass (single origin and directly-traded), coconut sugar, cacao butter, Lion's Mane mushroom extract and Astragalus root extract.
What you'll never find in JOYÀ chocolate: emulsifiers, lecithin, soy, dairy, refined sugar, gums, wax or any other junk.
Find out more about the functional + superfood ingredients in Defend Functional Chocolate here.
When should I enjoy it?
Defend Functional Chocolate is crafted with functional mushrooms and adaptogenic herbs to support your immune system and strengthen your resistance to stress, making it the perfect snack or treat any time of day for a more resilient you.
How much caffeine is in Defend Functional Chocolate?
Defend Functional Chocolate contains 29.4 mg of caffeine per serving, naturally derived from the cacao.
Is it free of dairy, soy, gluten and other common allergens?
Defend Functional Chocolate is considered vegan and does not contain nuts, sesame, gluten, wheat, soy (or soy lecithin) or dairy. However, it is made on shared equipment in a facility that is not free of certain of the foregoing allergens, so there is a risk of cross-contamination, which is why our chocolates are labeled “May contain tree nuts, milk, wheat, eggs”. We do not test our finished products for allergens and can not make any claims.
Defend contains coconut sugar.
Is it Paleo or Keto-friendly?
Since our Defend Functional Chocolate contains no refined/cane sugar and is sweetened only with coconut sugar, it is paleo-friendly.
Defend is not technically keto-friendly, as under accepted industry guidelines, a snack must have 6 or less grams of net carbohydrates (total carbohydrates minus fiber) per serving to be consideredd a keto-friendlgy snack. However, Defend could be appropriate for a ketogenic diet if appropriately managed into your carbohydrate intake from other foods throughout the day.
Is it organic?
Our Defend Functional Chocolate is not certified organic. However, it is made with 100% certified organic ingredients.
Defend is certified non-GMO.
How much sugar is in Defend Functional Chocolate?
Each bar of Defend Functional Chocolate contains 7 g of sugar.
Is your chocolate high in heavy metals?
We take safety just as seriously as we do flavor. And, as cacao is unfortunately often high in heavy metals, including lead and cadmium, we scoured the planet, reviewed dozens of cacao origins, and ran numerous rounds of tasting before we found a certified organic cacao that's safe to consume for our Functional Chocolates (we're currently using a Dominican Republic cacao).
And it doesn't stop at sourcing. All of our products are also 3rd party lab tested for heavy metals, as well as other toxins and microbes, so that you can be confident in their purity and safety.