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An intense 85% bean-to-bar dark chocolate from Holy Cow, featuring cacao from Kerala, India. Expect a robust, earthy profile with hints of exotic spice.
Monsoon is a bold expression of craft chocolate produced by Holy Cow, an artisan maker based in Ghent, Belgium. As a dedicated bean to bar producer, Holy Cow maintains complete oversight of their process, transforming raw materials into finished bars within their Belgian workshop. This specific bar draws its identity from the lush, humid landscapes of Kerala, India, where the cacao is sourced with a focus on fair and sustainable practices before beginning its journey to Europe.
This 85% cacao bar is designed for those who appreciate the raw, unadulterated power of the bean. The flavor profile is defined by its robust intensity, offering deep, grounded notes of earth and aged wood balanced by an underlying warmth of exotic spice. The texture is influenced by a minimalist ingredient list consisting only of cacao beans, cocoa butter, and muscovado sugar, which lends a nuanced, slightly caramel-like depth to the finish that complements the bar's natural strength.
Commitment to ethical sourcing is at the core of the Holy Cow philosophy. By bridging the gap between the smallholder farms in India and their Belgian facility, the maker ensures that every step of the supply chain aligns with fair and sustainable principles. This bar is intentionally crafted for inclusivity, carrying a Vegan certification that highlights the purity of its plant-based composition.
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 85% |
| Origin | Kerala, India |
| Weight | 75g |
| Process | Non-alkalized |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Holy Cow (Belgium) |
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Monsoon contains 85% cocoa (also written 85% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
The cocoa beans in Monsoon are sourced from Kerala, India.
The ingredients listed for Monsoon are: cacao beans, cocoa butter, muscovado sugar.
A single Monsoon bar weighs 75 grams.
Monsoon lists flavour notes of Earthy, Wood, Spice and Robust.
Monsoon is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Monsoon is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.
Monsoon carries the following certification: Vegan.
Monsoon is made by Holy Cow. Holy Cow sells directly through their website at https://holycow-chocolate.be, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Monsoon in the Chof app.
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