Cacao Domestication in Bahia
The domestication of cacao in Bahia marks a rich tradition of cacao cultivation that spans generations. This legacy is captured in the Mestiço Chocolate Tasting Set, featuring four meticulously crafted chocolate bars from distinct cacao varieties: Bonança, Forastero, Catongo, and Trinitario.
Grown under the Cabruca method in Bahia, each cacao variety is cultivated under the shade of native trees in the Atlantic Forest, a sustainable farming practice that preserves the natural ecosystem and enhances the flavor and quality of the cacao beans.
Net weight per bar:
60g
Forastero 72% Dark Chocolate
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
Catongo 67% Dark Chocolate
Ingredients:
Cacao beans, sugar and cacao butter. Min 67% cacao solids.
Allergens:
Made in facility that handles milk and nuts.
Nutrition Facts per 100 g:
Energi: 539kcal; Kulhydrat: 51g; Sukkerarter: 33g; Protein: 9g; Fedt: 37g; Mættede fedtsyrer: 22g; Fibre: 12g; Salt: <0.1g
Trinitario 75% Dark Chocolate
Ingredients:
Cacao beans, sugar and cacao butter. Min 75% cacao solids.
Allergens:
Made in facility that handles milk and nuts.
Nutrition Facts per 100 g:
Energi: 549kcal; Kulhydrat: 46g; Sukkerarter: 25g; Protein: 10g; Fedt: 40g; Mættede fedtsyrer: 24g; Fibre: 14g; Salt: <0.1g
Bonanca 75% Dark Chocolate
Ingredients:
Cacao beans, sugar and cacao butter. Min 75% cacao solids.
Allergens:
Made in facility that handles milk and nuts.
Nutrition Facts per 100 g:
Energi: 549kcal; Kulhydrat: 46g; Sukkerarter: 25g; Protein: 10g; Fedt: 40g; Mættede fedtsyrer: 24g; Fibre: 14g; Salt: 0g
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.
Cacao pods
Cacao beans drying
Cacao beans bagged