Encuentro – The Adorable Rabbit, 70% El Salvador Dark Chocolate with Nuts

About the rabbit

L’Adorable Lapin is a charming Easter creation from Chocolat Encuentro, crafted using their signature 70% dark chocolate made from El Salvadorian cacao. This delightful rabbit is filled with 65 grams of roasted hazelnuts and almonds, offering a satisfying crunch that complements the rich chocolate. A touch of raspberry powder adds a subtle fruity note and a rosy blush to its cheeks. Packaged in an eco-friendly, 100% recyclable box that unfolds like a flower, this treat is as visually appealing as it is delicious.

About the maker

Encuentro’s co-founder Candice discovered the beauty of chocolate in 2008, when she lived in the Dominican Republic for a year. She and her partner, Antonie, set up their first chocolate factory in 2012 in Punta Cana, DR, which put them in close proximity to their cocoa producers and allowed them to become a hub of chocolate tourism. They returned to their home country of France a year later, and re-established a thriving chocolate factory in the suburbs of Paris in 2016. Now they’ve come full circle, having last year moved their factory to Lille, where Antonie and Candice first met.

About the beans

The cacao used in this creation comes from Hacienda Comalapa, located in the lush forests of Caluco, El Salvador. This estate, managed by owner Luis and his dedicated team, practices sustainable agroforestry without the use of pesticides, ensuring a harmonious relationship with the environment. The plantation benefits from a crystal-clear water source that nourishes both the community and the cacao trees. This exceptional cacao is known for its fresh, tangy citrus notes balanced by a creamy finish with hints of blueberries and caramel. Thanks to the efforts of Chocolat Encuentro’s sourcing partner, Belco, this rare cacao became available in Europe for the first time in 2022.

Allergens*

Nuts, may contain sesame

Ingredients

Cocoa beans (62%), cane sugar (27%) valencia almonds (7%), piedmont hazelnuts (4%), raspberries powder

*Allergen advice: We directly import, and purchase, all products from independent makers and have these shipped by our partner warehouse (which is not certified allergen-free), and so we cannot guarantee that any product will be allergen-free. Even where an allergen is not listed, products may have been produced, shipped, or stored in facilities which handle allergens.

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