Fruition – Tumaco Colombia 85%

Description

A beautiful 85% dark chocolate from Fruition – chocolate makers based in Shokan, New York – made with cacao from Colombia.

It offers a well-rounded balance: lightly acidic, slightly astringent, both very smooth and somewhat dry, with subtle earthy and dark notes. A bit of everything – but ultimately a strong example of high-percentage Tumaco, Colombia cacao. This is a high-quality, fairly traded cacao, about which you can read more via Uncommon Cacao.

The makers describe it as follows:

This 85% dark chocolate bar is made with cacao from Tumaco, Colombia, delivering a bold Colombian chocolate with a deep cocoa base and a familiar, dessert-like profile. Expect nostalgic notes of brownie and butterscotch, followed by a soft blackberry finish.

With a short ingredient list, this bar highlights the character of Tumaco cacao without distraction.

Flavor notes described by the makers: brownie, butterscotch, blackberry

Ingredients: cacao beans, cane sugar.

Net weight: 60 grams.

Allergen statement from the makers: may contain traces of peanuts, milk, nuts, egg, soy, and sesame.