Parents, rejoice! The Functional Chocolate Company® is taking chocolate and wellness to a whole new level with the launch of FunCho Kids™, a lineup of delicious and health-boosting chocolate treats designed just for the little ones in your life. On January 8, this exciting new collection of chocolates hit the market with a promise to make wellness fun, tasty, and—most importantly—something kids will love. Let’s learn more about this!
Chocolate meets wellness
Anyone who’s had to navigate the world of wellness supplements for children knows the challenge of getting kids to take anything that doesn’t resemble candy. The Functional Chocolate Company® has found the sweet spot by blending decadent dark chocolate with carefully selected botanicals to address everyday health needs. With FunCho Kids™, parents no longer have to fight over pills or syrups. Instead, they can give their children a treat that not only satisfies their sweet tooth but also helps with issues like stress, focus, sleep, and even those everyday bumps and bruises.
“As our company has grown, so have our families, and so have the health realities we address,” said Nicole Smith, CEO, The Functional Chocolate Company. “To better care for our littlest chocolate lovers, we’re thrilled to launch FunCho Kids—a sweet treat to help with everyday challenges like restless nights, school jitters, and those inevitable tumbles. We’re making it easier (and sweeter!) for parents to say ‘yes’ to wellness solutions their kids will actually love.”
Meet the FunCho Kids™ collection
The FunCho Kids™ collection includes four specialized chocolate bars, each designed to address a common childhood concern. Whether it’s calming a child’s nerves before a big test or helping them sleep after a long day, FunCho Kids™ has you covered:
- Carefree Chocolate® for Kids: For those moments when your child feels anxious—whether it’s school stress, social jitters, or simply the day’s overwhelming pace—this chocolate is made to help promote relaxation. Packed with botanicals like lemon balm, passionflower, and chamomile, these ingredients are trusted for their calming effects. A delicious chocolate treat that helps your little one feel calm and ready to face the world.
- Brainy Chocolate for Kids: Focus and mental clarity are essential for children, especially when they’re tackling homework or preparing for a busy school day. This chocolate contains ginkgo biloba, rhodiola, and bacopa—herbs known for their brain-boosting properties. With Brainy Chocolate, kids can enjoy a tasty snack while supporting their cognitive function and concentration.
- Painfree Chocolate® for Kids: Kids will inevitably experience the occasional fall, scrape, or minor injury. To help with those bumps and bruises, Painfree Chocolate® is infused with natural, anti-inflammatory ingredients like bromelain, turmeric, and MSM. These ingredients have been shown to reduce inflammation, making this chocolate a perfect go-to treat for caring for everyday owies.
- Sleepy Chocolate® for Kids: Getting kids to settle down at night can be one of the toughest challenges parents face. Sleepy Chocolate® makes the bedtime routine easier by incorporating ingredients like chamomile, magnesium, and L-tryptophan—which are all known for promoting relaxation and supporting a restful night’s sleep. With Sleepy Chocolate, kids can wind down naturally and comfortably, without relying on melatonin.
Functional chocolate for the win!
What makes FunCho Kids™ products even more exciting is the quality and safety of the ingredients. The Functional Chocolate Company® prides itself on using plant-based, gluten-free, and cholesterol-free ingredients. These chocolates are crafted without artificial sweeteners, additives, or preservatives, meaning they’re a healthier alternative to traditional candies or sugary treats. Parents can feel good knowing their children are getting a treat that supports their well-being.
“Even though my son is only four, anxiety is already part of his vocabulary,” explained Graham Sorkin, FunCho Dad. “Many times when he is acting up, dysregulated, stressed about school, traveling, the doctor or something similar, we give him a square of Carefree Chocolate for Kids. And that anxiety seamlessly transforms into excitement. Being able to share something that helps, but is also a treat, is an incredibly sweet way to help our little ones.”
So, what are you waiting for? Give your kids the wellness boost they deserve—one delicious bite at a time. And if you want to add functional ingredients to your business, talk to us!
