Guatemala Polochic Valley 70% Medium Roast Chocolate - Recipe 251
Guatemala Polochic Valley 70% Medium Roast Chocolate - Recipe 251
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Sourced from the lush Polochic Valley in Guatemala, this artisan chocolate bar highlights the natural richness of its origin. A medium roast enhances the cacao’s depth, revealing a delicate balance of earthiness, red fruit, and caramel notes. As the chocolate melts, its flavors unfold smoothly, offering a refined yet complex dark chocolate experience. A long conche cycle further softens the chocolate’s intensity, creating a harmonious and lingering finish.
Awards
Honored with Bronze at the International Chocolate Awards World 2019 and Silver at the International Chocolate Awards Americas 2019 and 2018, our Polochic Valley Guatemala 70% Medium Roast bar showcases its exceptional quality and rich flavors. Our family of Polochic Valley Guatemala dark chocolate bars has received numerous national and international awards, further highlighting the excellence of this unique cacao.
Ingredients: Organic Cocoa Beans, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Cocoa Butter
Allergen Information: Nut Free, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Soy Free
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About the Farmers
The cacao is cultivated by the Asociación Integral de Pequeños Productores Agroforestales de la Sierra de las Minas (ASIPASM), comprising 177 Q’eqchi’ Maya smallholder farming families across seven communities in the lush Polochic Valley of southeastern Alta Verapaz. These communities are situated on the slopes of the Sierra de las Minas Biosphere Reserve, overlooking the fertile Polochic Valley.
ASIPASM was formed to reforest areas historically used for corn and bean production through cacao agroforestry and the establishment of timber and banana trees. To ensure high-quality processing, the association operates a fermentation house, drying decks, a drying patio, and a warehouse in the village of Jolomijix (ho-lo-mee-heesh). They conduct regular accounting of their production costs and aim to grow as a long-term market partner for the remote communities around the Sierra de las Minas. This dedication results in a balanced flavor profile reminiscent of rich chocolate cake, candied peanuts, and dried cherry.
Indulge in the craftsmanship and rich flavors of this artisan dark chocolate—a true testament to quality, sustainability, and the artistry of fine chocolate-making.
