A masterclass in 100% cacao from New Zealand's Foundry. Single-origin Indian Anamalai Estate beans reveal complex notes of sweet dates, malt, and citrus.
Foundry is a dedicated bean to bar maker based in New Zealand, renowned for their minimalist approach to chocolate craft. This specific bar showcases the Anamalai Estate in India, a region celebrated for producing high quality cacao that highlights the distinct character of the landscape.
This 100% cacao bar is a testament to the influence of careful processing on flavor. The beans undergo a precise six day fermentation in wooden boxes before being sun dried on raised beds. In the workshop, the beans are refined using a melanger to achieve a texture that carries the profile beautifully. Without any added sugar, milk, vanilla, or lecithin, the palate is left to explore the natural nuances of sweet dates, rich malt, and a bright, refreshing citrus finish.
The commitment to transparency and quality has earned this bar recognition on the global stage, including Silver awards from both the Academy of Chocolate and the NZ Chocolate Awards in 2020. It serves as an excellent example of how skilled craftsmanship allows the inherent qualities of single estate cacao to shine through in an unsweetened format.
| Type | Unsweetened Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 100% |
| Origin | Anamalai Estate, India |
| Weight | 70g |
| Process | Non-alkalized |
| Sweetener | Unsweetened |
| Maker | Foundry (New Zealand) |
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Anamalai Estate 100% contains 100% cocoa (also written 100% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
The cocoa beans in Anamalai Estate 100% are sourced from Anamalai Estate, India.
The ingredients listed for Anamalai Estate 100% are: cacao beans.
A single Anamalai Estate 100% bar weighs 70 grams.
Anamalai Estate 100% lists flavour notes of Sweet Dates, Malt and Citrus.
Anamalai Estate 100% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Anamalai Estate 100% is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.
Anamalai Estate 100% has been recognised at: Academy of Chocolate Silver 2020 and NZ Chocolate Awards Silver 2020.
Anamalai Estate 100% is made by Foundry. Foundry sells directly through their website at https://foundrychocolate.co.nz, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Anamalai Estate 100% in the Chof app.
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