Coconut Milk Chocolate 54%

Virunga Origins operates as a bean-to-bar chocolate maker located in the Virunga National Park of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This region is a major hub of biodiversity and provides the habitat for critically endangered mountain gorillas. The production process integrates directly with the park, ensuring that the chocolate making supports the local environment and the park conservation initiatives.

This 54% cacao bar replaces traditional dairy with coconut milk powder, creating a vegan-friendly milk chocolate. The inclusion of cocoa mass, raw cane sugar, cocoa butter, coconut milk powder, and soy lecithin results in a specific sensory profile. Tasting notes highlight the presence of berry and fresh fruit, alongside broader characteristics of exotic fruit.

The maker follows direct trade practices to source their cocoa, maintaining a transparent link between the harvesting of beans and the production of the finished bars. By maintaining the entire manufacturing cycle on site, the producer ensures that the economic benefits of processing stay within the region of origin.