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This 81% dark chocolate bar from Brazilian maker Mestiço features the rare white Catongo cacao bean with distinct nutty flavour notes.
About Catongo 81%
Mestiço is a Brazilian tree-to-bar producer operating out of the Bahia region. By managing the process from the initial harvest to the final bar, the maker maintains a direct link between the cacao trees and the finished 60 g product.
The Catongo 81% bar highlights the Catongo bean, a rare Forastero Albino variety. The chocolate is crafted using only cacao nibs, organic sugar, and their own artisanal cocoa butter. It contains no lecithin, vanilla, vanillin, or vegetable fats, and is not alkalized. On the palate, it reveals flavour notes characterized by nut-forward profiles, specifically hints of walnuts and chestnuts.
Mestiço operates with a philosophy centered on direct-trade practices. The maker emphasizes their commitment to origin by extracting and utilizing their own artisanal cocoa butter within their bars.
- Location: Bahia, Brazil
- Maker Type: Tree-to-bar
- Bean Origin: Brazil
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
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