Santander Semi Dark Chocolate 53% Cacao – Single Origin Dark Chocolate from Columbia 70g (8 squares)

Single Origin from Santander State in eastern Columbia it is produced from a mix of fine Criollo and Trinitario cacaos. Cacao beans are sourced from estates in the municipalities of San Vincente de Chucuri, El Carmen, Rionegro and Landazuri where over 12,000 local farmers have been growing cacao on a commercial basis for more than two centuries. The beans are harvested and handled according to traditional practices that include sun drying of the beans on wooden boards.

Manufacturer’s Notes

Santander describes this bar as having a unique character where the bitter taste is stronger yet it presents clear nutty overtones that mix with flowers, reminiscent of hazelnut nuances and fresh garden scents. Very subtle fruity notes appear at the end, not acidic, but with a body. Perfect to go with good Colombian coffee, or a great tiramisu.

Tasting Notes

Large thick squares of dark pecan nut brown chocolate display intense chocolate aromas with strong tobacco notes. A clean, crisp snap introduces a nice creamy textured melt that covers the mouth introducing big vanilla, oaky flavours developing notes of cigar, honey, caramel and butterscotch culminating in a sweet nougat finish.

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GMO free
Fair Trade – Not Accredited but see Manufacturer profile
Organic – Not Accredited