Idukki 100%

Rakkaudella is an Indian bean-to-bar maker that highlights local harvests. This 100% dark chocolate bar features cocoa beans exclusively from the Idukki region of Kerala, reflecting the specific output of that agricultural area.

The Idukki 100% is composed of cocoa beans alone, with no added sweeteners, lecithin, or vegetable fats. Rakkaudella utilizes a melanger for refining its chocolate, a process that determines the texture of the finished product. The bar weighs 120 grams.

Post-harvest protocol for these beans involves fermentation and sun drying. These steps are completed at the GoGround facility in Idukki, Kerala, where pods are opened and exposed to oxygen to facilitate fermentation before the beans are dried and sorted. The maker actively engages in direct-trade practices to source these inputs.