The Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is an American confectioner, wholly owned by Swiss confectioner Lindt & Sprüngli. The company was founded by and is named after Italian chocolatier Domenico Ghirardelli, who, after working in South America, moved to California.

The three cocoa components are: chocolate liquor, cocoa butter and cocoa powder. For example, in our 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate SQUARES Chocolate, the 60% cacao content is made up of cocoa butter and chocolate liquor with the remaining 40% made up of sugar, vanilla, and other ingredients.

Ghirardelli Chocolate - Makes Life a Bite Better Delicious, Decadent, Luxurious, and Velvety Soft. Shop from our best-selling collection of Milk, Dark and White Chocolates. Great to share, gift or simply self-indulge.

Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Palm Oil, Cocoa Butter, Milk Fat, Corn Syrup, Soy Lecithin - an Emulsifier, Water, Vanilla, Peppermint Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid and TBHQ -as Preservatives, Gelatin.

Ghirardelli chocolate is known for its rich, deep flavor and smooth, velvety texture.

Ghirardelli Square, considered the first successful adaptive reuse project in the country, has a history that spans more than a century and covers three continents. This specialty retail and dining complex, housing shops and restaurants, was originally a chocolate factory established by Domenico “Domingo” Ghirardelli.

From its humble beginnings as a small confectionery shop in San Francisco, Ghirardelli has grown into a powerhouse known for its premium chocolate products and commitment to quality and innovation.

Ghirardelli - American Heritage Since its historic beginnings in 1852, the founder Domingo Ghirardelli was dedicated to creating premium chocolate with highest quality only. Today, the historic chocolate factory at Ghirardelli Square is one of San Francisco's landmark.

INGREDIENTS. Cocoa Beans*+, Cane Sugar*+, Cocoa Butter*+, Peppermint Essential Oil*. Individuals with Food Allergies: Made on equipment that also processes milk, wheat, & tree nuts and in a facility that handles peanuts, eggs, & sesame.

Mint chocolate (or chocolate mint) is a popular type of chocolate, made by adding a mint flavoring, such as peppermint, spearmint, or crème de menthe, to chocolate.

From its humble beginnings as a small confectionery shop in San Francisco, Ghirardelli has grown into a powerhouse known for its premium chocolate products and commitment to quality and innovation.

Ghirardelli Square, considered the first successful adaptive reuse project in the country, has a history that spans more than a century and covers three continents. This specialty retail and dining complex, housing shops and restaurants, was originally a chocolate factory established by Domenico “Domingo” Ghirardelli.

7 Things You Didn't Know About Ghirardelli Chocolate

• The Ghiradelli Chocolate company is really old.
• The first Ghirardelli store was in Peru.
• James Lick brought Ghiradelli's chocolate to SF.
• Ghiradelli had gold rush fever.
• He tried to make "Ghirardely" happen.
• It wasn't just about the chocolate.

We only roast the heart of the cacao bean – called the nib – rather than the whole bean. By going straight to the pure heart of the bean, we're able to produce a more consistent chocolate flavor.

Healthy, Rich Dark Chocolate Meets Refreshing, Cool Mint The combination of indulgent flavors and nutrients like vitamin B and iron are the ultimate hiking and outdoor adventure snack that will keep your energy levels up and your brain focused.

INGREDIENTS. Cocoa Beans*+, Cane Sugar*+, Cocoa Butter*+, Peppermint Essential Oil*.