Mestico - Dark Chocolate 72% Forastero
The most common cacao variety in the world, Forastero, was first introduced in Bahia over 200 years ago.
Grown under the Cabruca method in Bahia, a sustainable farming practice where cacao is cultivated under the shade of native trees in the Atlantic Forest, this chocolate offers a distinct and rich flavor.
Free of additives and vanilla scent.
Net Weight: 60g
Ingredients:
Cacao beans, sugar and cacao butter. Min 72% cacao solids.
Allergens:
Made in facility that handles milk and nuts.
Nutrition facts per 100 g:
Energi: 546kcal; Kulhydrat: 48g; Sukkerarter: 28g; Protein: 10g; Fedt: 39g; Mættede fedtsyrer: 23g; Fibre: 13g; Salt: <0.1g
Cacao origin:
Bahia, Brazil. Cacao is cultivated under the canopy and shade of big trees native to the Atlantic Forest, using an agroforestry system known as Cabruca.
About the chocolate maker:
Mestico is a Brazilian tree-to-bar chocolate brand with a farm in Bahia and a factory store in São Paulo. Their work focuses on exploring different cacao varieties, cultivated under the Cabruca method.
Cacao was introduced to Bahia over 200 years ago and has thrive in the unique biome of the Atlantic Forest. Mestico’s main line features a range of cacao varieties, from well-known Forastero and Trinitario to varieties native to Bahia like Catongo and Bonança, offering a full immersive tasting experience of cacao domestication in the region.
