Esmeraldas 50% cocoa is a vegan alternative for those who prefer dark chocolate with less theobromine (a stimulant in chocolate similar to caffeine).
Made with the finest Arriba National cocoa from Ecuador and Guara almonds, it is characterised by its harmony of flavours: not too sweet, wonderfully creamy, the velvety notes of gianduja blend with the warmth of barley malt.
The story of cocoa beans & almonds
These unique Arriba beans grow in the Pacific rainforest on the edge of the Cotacachi Cayapas Natural Reserve on the Costa Esmeraldas in Ecuador. The indigenous Chachi communities grow pure Arriba Nacional in their cocoa gardens many hours away from the Cayapas River.
With 'Guara' almonds from small organic farms in the province of Alicante, Spain.
Tasting Notes
- Primary notes: Notes of gianduja and barley malt.
- Secondary notes: dates, almond blossom and cream.
Ingredients you will not find in our chocolate:
- Undetectable cocoa blends and cocoa butter,
- Lecithins and added fats,
- Vanilla
Why we chose this dark chocolate bar:
- Certified organic.
- Single origin chocolate: from a defined geographical area.
- Bean to bar: the true artisanal production process, from the transformation of the cocoa beans into cocoa mass, and from the cocoa mass to the finished bar. The cocoa beans are processed at Felchin in Switzerland, one of the best chocolate manufacturers in the world.
- Documented sustainable production: from a producer committed to preserving cocoa varieties, supporting farmers, preserving cultures, protecting animals and saving rainforests.
- Analysed for heavy metals.
- Plastic-free: the packaging and film are made from fully biodegradable and waste-free natural fibres.
Handmade organic product
Made in Switzerland
