Confluence Chocolate

Confluence Chocolate is a bean-to-bar chocolate maker in Ballston Spa, run by Chris Tomchik, a former pharmacist. The company roasts cocoa beans from individual farms and regions and grinds and molds its bars in a dedicated commercial kitchen.

Single-origin dark bars feature beans from farms in Peru, Belize, Ghana, Ecuador and India, and a sweet chocolate bar gives a milk chocolate style taste without dairy. None of the nine major food allergens are used as ingredients or on the equipment, though the company notes its bars are not tested and are not labeled allergen-free.

What to know

• Bars are sold online, with shipping or local pickup.
• Local retailers include Putnam Market, PDT Maison, Iron Roost, Nourish Designs and Active Ingredient Brewing Company.
• The maker sells at the Ballston Spa Farmers Market in season and at pop-up events.
• A special-edition Survivor bar supports local breast cancer organizations.