A 60% Ecuadorian dark chocolate bar from Modica, Italy, crafted with Sicilian sumac and mandarin peels using traditional cold-processing methods.
Produced by Sabadì, the Palermo bar originates from the historic city of Modica in Italy. Sabadì is a producer deeply connected to the regional legacy of Cioccolato di Modica, which is defined by a distinct, granular texture achieved through a cold-processing technique that keeps the ingredients below 45°C. This approach preserves the volatile aromatics of the raw components, resulting in a firm bar that offers a notable departure from smooth, conched chocolates.
The Palermo bar is a 60% cacao composition featuring beans sourced from Ecuador. The profile is intentionally textured and avoids the standard melt-in-the-mouth finish in favor of a rustic, grit-forward consistency. The inclusion of whole cane sugar, fragrant mandarin peels, and Sicilian sumac provides an acidic and herbaceous brightness that interacts with the base cocoa paste to highlight the specific botanical additions rather than burying them under heavy cocoa butter content.
Sabadì operates with a strong emphasis on provenance and ethical standards. The Palermo bar carries multiple certifications, including Organic, Fair Trade, Vegan, and Gluten Free status. Furthermore, the product is recognized under the Slow Food Presidium, reflecting a commitment to traditional agricultural practices and the preservation of specific regional ingredients like the Sicilian sumac included in this formulation.
| Type | Inclusions |
| Cocoa Content | 60% |
| Origin | Ecuador |
| Bean Variety | Nacional Fino de Aroma |
| Weight | 50g |
| Process | Non-alkalized |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Sabadi (Italy) |
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Bitter cocoa paste, whole cane sugar, mandarin peels (min: 3%), Sicilian sumac (min: 2%)
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Palermo contains 60% cocoa (also written 60% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
The cocoa beans in Palermo are sourced from Ecuador.
Palermo is made with Nacional Fino de Aroma cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
The ingredients listed for Palermo are: Bitter cocoa paste, whole cane sugar, mandarin peels (min: 3%), Sicilian sumac (min: 2%).
A single Palermo bar weighs 50 grams.
Palermo lists flavour notes of fruity, herbal, citrus and grainy.
Palermo is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Palermo is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.
Palermo carries the following certifications: Organic, Fair Trade, Vegan, Gluten Free and Slow Food Presidium.
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Palermo is made by Sabadi. Sabadi sells directly through their website at https://www.sabadi.it, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Palermo in the Chof app.