Black Sesame

Theo & Philo is a Philippine bean-to-bar maker that highlights local ingredients and distinct regional flavors. Based in the Philippines, the producer maintains a focus on the specific terroir of their home country by sourcing cacao beans domestically and refining them in-house.

The Black Sesame bar presents a 65% cacao content, offering a balance between dark chocolate and the nutty intensity of black sesame seeds. The inclusion of cashew and pili adds a specific regional texture to the bar. During the manufacturing process, the beans undergo a fermentation and drying protocol before being refined in a melanger to achieve the final consistency.

By managing the production from raw bean to finished bar, Theo & Philo maintains control over the roasting and refining cycles. This approach allows the maker to integrate local components, such as pili nuts, directly into the chocolate structure.