70% Sur del Lago Chocolate Bar

70% Sur del Lago Chocolate Bar

Located in the northwest of Venezuela, the south of Lake Maracaibo is a subregion that includes different municipalities in the states of Zulia and Mérida. It is one of the oldest and most interesting regions for cocoa cultivation. Cocoa cultivation in this area currently covers four states: Zulia, Mérida, Táchira and Trujillo. Cocoa Sur del Lago originates from the hybridization of Criollo (Porcelana, Guasare and Mérida) and Trinitario cocoas, thus creating a natural blend. This area offers producers a favorable climate, areas surrounded by tall trees that provide the necessary shade for the plantations, the necessary heat and sufficient water for the cultivation of high-quality cocoa.

Artisan chocolate bar crafted from cocoa ‘Sur del Lago’ grown in the fertile lands south of Lago de Maracaibo, Venezuela. The delicate and aromatic quality derives from the hybrid formulation of both Trinitario and Criollo cocoa. The complexity found in this delightful seed is characteristic of the predominant Criollo cocoa. This brings out the typical qualities of this cocoa, such as the absence of polyphenols and a low level of acidity and astringency, with a predominant flavour of nuts, malt or panela. In each bite you can appreciate a sensory explosion of roundness, fine textures and soft but persistent flavours.

ORIGIN: Venezuela

GENETICS: Trinitario (10%-30% Criollo beans)

COCOA FERMENTATION: 4 to 6 days in wooden boxes

DRYING: 7 days slowly sun dried

ROASTING: Medium temp.: 120°C – 30 minutes approx.

REFINING: 24h in stone mill

CONCHING: 48h

TEMPERING: 29,7°C

HAND PACKED

 

Packaging

Gross Weight: 84 g (2.96 OZ).

Net Weight: 70g (2.46 OZ).

 

Ingredients

Cocoa beans, cane sugar, cocoa butter, salt.

 

Allergens

It may contain traces of milk, nuts and soy lecithin.

 

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