Raw chocolate, or raw ground chocolate paste when ground, is chocolate produced from unroasted cocoa beans that does not contain any additives like sugars. Popularity Raw chocolate represents a fast-growing segment of the chocolate industry. It is often made in small batches. It has been promoted as having higher concentrations of some nutrients, although few studies have been conducted to support this. The low-heat or "cold" production process (which avoids roasting) may help to preserve the antioxidants known to be naturally present in cocoa.[2] Many marketers produce raw chocolate that is certified organic or fairly-traded. See also Fair trade cocoa Dark chocolate Organic chocolate Health effects of chocolate Raw foodism Types of chocolate References Types of chocolate Chocolate industry Raw foods Functional food