Chocolate Chips – Grand Cru Los Bejucos Dominicana 46% Cocoa

Flavor

Grand Cru Los Bejucos 46% Dominicana Chocolate Chips have an extremely interesting flavor. As we wrote in the introduction, they have "absorbed" the aromas of the fruit trees and other woods growing around them during the aging process, so in addition to the wonderful milky notes, be prepared for a pleasant fruity aftertaste. You'll also notice caramel and floral notes.

These chocolate chips are great for melting in warm dairy or non-dairy milk. They can also be stirred into porridges, used in desserts or combined with alcoholic beverages.

Origins

Do you know the Dominican Republic? Take a look at a map, and it'll be clear that there are only a few similar places in the world. The Caribbean's most popular destination abounds with endless beaches, diverse natural resources, and exceptionally friendly people who envelop us in cultural and gastronomic experiences. The most popular drink there is said to be rum. Those who don't drink it enjoy ginger tea or indulge in coffee. The rest dive into the luxury cocoa.

The Dominican Republic is located on the island of Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles archipelago. The humid tropical climate suits the cacao plants perfectly. Especially in the province of Duarte, farmers can rely on fertile soil and the ideal alternation between warm, dry days and periods of cool, rainy weather. The north-east of the Dominican Republic is simply the perfect place for cacao trees. It is no wonder that the region bearing the name of the country's founder, Juan Pablo Duarte, is ranked among the largest producers of organic cocoa in the world. It has thousands of acres of land dedicated to its cultivation. It has earned a reputation as the "cocoa capital of the world."

Grand Cru Los Bejucos 46% Milk Dominicana Origin chocolate is made from the cocoa of a single plantation, which is why its flavor is so original and complex.

The cocoa beans for its production were harvested in the western part of Duarte, where nearly 90 small farms grow Hispaniola and Criollo cacao trees. So, it is unsurprising that organized tours head to the area to take visitors on a 'cocoa trail', to learn about all the steps leading to a bar of the finest chocolate. According to statistics, the Dominican Republic is the world's largest producer and exporter of cocoa. In 2009, it exported more than 62,000 tonnes of cocoa, mainly to the US and Europe. The quality of the cocoa beans is carefully monitored by the farmers themselves, while the overall production is overseen by cooperatives that buy the crop at favorable prices.

Once the beans reach the processing lines, they must be ground into cocoa mass from which the cocoa butter and cocoa powder are separated. In a strictly guarded ratio, with the addition of other ingredients, chocolate is created through a complex technological process. If you're wondering why you should occasionally have a drink full of the warm taste of chocolate, then know that in addition to a good mood, it will also bring you a large serving of antioxidants, minerals and vitamins. Moderate consumption of good quality chocolate benefits both immunity and cognitive brain function. It provides the necessary energy and motivates you for mental and physical activities.

Grand Cru Los Bejucos 46% Milk Dominicana Origin Chocolate Chips and contain 46% cocoa solids.

When it comes to allergens, people with allergies to milk, cocoa and vanillin should be careful. This product may contain traces of nutshells and milk.

Store at 12-20⁰C.

Please note

If you order chocolate during hot weather, it may lose form or partially melt during shipping. This does not affect the quality.

Hot chocolate & Hot cocoa packaging preview

Our quality aluminum packaging lacks any bold graphics, as we’d rather focus on the taste of our products. Thanks to the hermetic seal, this container helps the contents keep their freshness and protect them against humidity, light or foreign odors.