Craft Chocolate Bar - Oko-Carbie, Dominican Republic

Öko-Caribe

This 70% cacao bar is crafted from cacao produced by Adriano de Jesus Rodriguez and Gualberto Acebey Torrejon in the San Francisco de Marcios region in northeastern part of the island of Hispaniola. They have more than 50 years of experience producing fine cacao. The Öko-Caribe cooperative maintains close relationships with its 165 farmers through technical training, in agronomic practices and organic certification.

Awards: 2019 International Chocolate Awards/Americas Bronze

Bean Origin: Öko-Caribe, Dominican Republic

Harvest Year: 2019

Ingredients: Roasted Cacao, Organic Sugar, Coco Butter (pressed from same origin)

Vegan: (Yes or No): Yes

Roast Profile: Slow medium 

Conche Time: ~2.5 days

Cocoa Content: 70%

Cacao Variety: Venezuelan Criollo, Trinitarian, National of Ecuador and Hybrids with a high presence of Trinitarians and National of Ecuador

Weight: 2.25oz

Allergens: None

Tasting Notes: Our 70% bar balances, fruit (strawberry, avocado and banana) with slight coffee bitterness and the sweetness of honey. The finish is slightly astringent and leaves a bit of fruit and milky acidity.

Pairing Suggestions: Chateau De la Ragotiere Muscadet