Rum Crumble 55%

Dormouse Chocolates is a bean-to-bar producer based in Manchester. This particular bar, named Rum Crumble 55%, highlights the work of a maker that handles the entire production process from raw cacao beans to the finished 75-gram bar.

The flavor profile is defined by a smooth and rich milk chocolate base, which is enhanced by a distinctive co-fermentation process. The cacao beans, sourced from Toledo in Belize, are co-fermented with nutmeg and pepper. The final recipe includes cocoa nibs, allspice, pepper, sugar, whole milk powder, cocoa butter, butter, rum, golden syrup, and salt, resulting in a sweet and spiced profile.

As with many artisanal milk chocolate bars, this product contains milk powder and dairy butter. It is important for consumers to note that the manufacturing environment processes other ingredients, as the bar may contain traces of almonds, hazelnuts, and gluten.