What is the cocoa percentage of Fazenda Sempre Firme 75% Forastero Cocoa?

Fazenda Sempre Firme 75% Forastero Cocoa contains 75% cocoa, classified as dark chocolate.

Where do the cocoa beans in Fazenda Sempre Firme 75% Forastero Cocoa come from?

The cocoa beans in Fazenda Sempre Firme 75% Forastero Cocoa are sourced from Bahia, Brazil.

Which cocoa bean variety is used?

Fazenda Sempre Firme 75% Forastero Cocoa is made with Forastero cocoa beans, a variety prized in single-origin chocolate for its distinctive aromatic profile.

How big is a single Fazenda Sempre Firme 75% Forastero Cocoa bar?

A single Fazenda Sempre Firme 75% Forastero Cocoa bar weighs 60 grams.

Is Fazenda Sempre Firme 75% Forastero Cocoa certified organic or fair trade?

Fazenda Sempre Firme 75% Forastero Cocoa carries the following certification: Organic.

Has Fazenda Sempre Firme 75% Forastero Cocoa won any awards?

Fazenda Sempre Firme 75% Forastero Cocoa has been recognised at: Academy of Chocolate Gold Winner 2011, Academy of Chocolate Gold Winner 2012 and Great Taste 2014 Gold 3 Stars, and 5 more.

Where can I buy Fazenda Sempre Firme 75% Forastero Cocoa?

Fazenda Sempre Firme 75% Forastero Cocoa is made by Åkesson's. Åkesson's sells directly through their website at https://akessons-organic.com, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Fazenda Sempre Firme 75% Forastero Cocoa in the Chof app.

Fazenda Sempre Firme 75% Forastero Cocoa, Åkesson's

Fazenda Sempre Firme 75% Forastero Cocoa

Åkesson's stands as a pioneering name in the craft chocolate world, celebrated for their intimate connection to the origins of their cacao. Based in Sweden, the maker has built a global reputation for single-origin excellence. This particular bar spotlights the Fazenda Sempre Firme, located in the lush Bahia region of Brazil.

The heart of this 75% bar is the Parasinho variety of Forastero cocoa, carefully fermented for six to seven days in wooden boxes before undergoing a gentle sun-drying process. This meticulous post-harvest protocol preserves the bean's complex personality. On the palate, the experience is marked by a velvety texture and an adventurous flavor profile. Expect initial notes of smooth, grounding earth and rich wood, followed by evocative autumn scents, warm tobacco, and a surprising, bright finish of pitanga fruit.

Quality and transparency define the production of this 60-gram bar. The formulation is straightforward and clean, blending premium cocoa with cane sugar, pure cocoa butter, and a touch of GMO-free soya lecithin to ensure a perfect melt. As an organic-certified product, it reflects a commitment to responsible farming practices that respect the environment of the Bahia region. It is a refined expression of Brazilian cocoa, crafted for those who appreciate the intersection of raw origin character and expert processing.